Apr 19, 2022 | Aluminum Extrusions, Metal Working
Aluminum is one of the primary materials we work with every day across the globe. Aluminum alloys are used everywhere today, from cars to building frames. But when did we start using aluminum? Who discovered it? We’ll discuss the history of aluminum, who...
Mar 19, 2022 | Aluminum Extrusions, Metal Working
Making a significant visual impact can come down to the smallest details. To really make your project pop, you need to highlight its quality by making it appear as flawless as it performs with decorative trim pieces. Aluminum is one of the most customizable metals...
Jan 15, 2022 | Aluminum Extrusions, Metal Working
Every Day Uses of Aluminum In a previous blog, we discussed how the many unique traits of aluminum give the metal a special place in architecture. From high corrosion resistance, to high-strength and lightweight properties, this economical, eco-friendly metal can be...
Dec 20, 2021 | Aluminum Extrusions, Metal Working
First of all, what are custom aluminum extrusions? It’s the manufacturing process of taking aluminum billet (logs), heating them until they’re malleable, and pushing them through a die to create specific component shapes. Though any metal can be put through the...
Dec 6, 2021 | Metal Working
Aluminum is an abundant metal that makes up about 8% of the Earth’s solid surface. It’s so widespread that it ranks as the 3rd most abundant element behind oxygen and silicon. Today, the metal is used every day by most people on the planet because aluminum...
Feb 1, 2021 | Metal Working
Embossing refers to the creation of an impression of a design on raw materials. This art of pattern pressing has existed for over thousands of years and is commonly used today in manufacturing to create designs or impressions on metal items. We use this technique in...
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