Our last blog explored the challenges facing the aluminum extrusion industry right now, including that lead times for extruded aluminum shapes are 15-20 weeks long. Lead times are even longer…
Aluminum Extrusion Tolerance and Thickness Levels
We are often asked by new and existing customers what tolerances can you hold when you produce an aluminum extrusion? The short answer is, it depends. The factors we consider…
The Ease of Aluminum Extrusion Designs with PPE
Profile Precision Extrusions reviews hundreds of aluminum extrusion and extruded aluminum tubing designs each year. No two projects are the same, but one thing all extrusions we produce have in…
Advantages of Aluminum for Aircraft Interiors
Aluminum is used extensively in the production of modern aircrafts. According to the Aluminum Association, aluminum comprises 80 percent of the weight of typical passenger aircraft. Many different forms of…
Who Uses Profile Precision Extrusions
As we’ve discussed in previous posts, aluminum shapes and extruded aluminum tube are used extensively in modern aircraft. Aluminum’s weight to strength ratio has been important to aviation reaching all…