Aug 15, 2024 | Aluminum Extrusions, Metal Working
Table of Contents Toggle Understanding Aluminum AlloysWhat are Aluminum Alloys?Common Alloying ElementsKey Properties of Popular Aluminum AlloysImpact of Alloy Choice on Extrusion PerformanceStrength and DurabilityCorrosion ResistanceMachinability and...
Aug 8, 2023 | Metal Working, Aluminum Extrusions
Table of Contents Toggle Understanding Aluminum Extrusion ProfilesThe Commercial Edge: Cost-Effectiveness and CustomizationSustainability: A Key Commercial BenefitThe Efficiency Factor: Strength, Lightweight, and ResilienceStrength: A Core AdvantageLightweight: Ease...
Jul 10, 2023 | Metal Working, Aluminum Extrusions
It’s Needed for Both Function & Form It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about factory floor machinery or the trim of a building; keeping your metals clean is a necessary maintenance, though for different reasons. Machinery must be kept rust-free to continue...
Jun 5, 2023 | Metal Working, Aluminum Extrusions
Similar, but Not the Same As metal distributors, we understand that some of the services our industry provides can sound similar. Metal cut-to-length, slitting, and shearing all involve cutting, so what’s the difference? A great deal, actually. Each service creates a...
May 3, 2023 | Aluminum Extrusions, Metal Working
Why Aluminum? Aluminum extrusion is a widely used manufacturing process, but why should you choose aluminum over other, stronger materials like steel? Aluminum has many qualities that set it apart from other metals, like its innate corrosion resistance and its...
Jan 23, 2023 | 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...
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