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...
Apr 20, 2021 | Company News, Metal Shortage
State of the Metal Industry We are completely aware that many metal manufacturing mills and processing facilities have been expressing a strain on their aluminum, steel, and raw material supplies due to the ongoing metal shortage. There are many underlying factors...
Feb 15, 2021 | Flat Rolled Steel
Depending on the project, work order, and customization of a certain finished product, ADM utilizes different types of techniques to ensure the highest quality of sheet metal available. The metal fabrication industry is truly an exciting place for those who have ideas...
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...
Jan 18, 2021 | Company News
Different types of extrusions commonly created and their uses Big projects, depending on the details, sometimes require a small, custom piece to keep everything stable. Whether it is a bracket, bearing, T-slot, or anything with a designated shape, it can all be...
Aug 2, 2017 | Company News
New Alliance Expands ADM’s Product Line with State-of-the-Art Window and Door Hardware Something exciting has been brewing here at American Douglas Metals (ADM)—after a long time in development, we’d like to announce our newest partnership with Master Italy Srl,...
Nov 16, 2016 | Company News
The first major use of aluminum was in the construction of the Empire State Building in the 1930’s. Since then, aluminum has been recognized as both an energy efficient and sustainable building material, with 25 percent of all aluminum produced used in...
Sep 7, 2016 | Company News
In last month’s 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 rolled or molded into...
Jul 28, 2016 | Company News
Highly regarded for its durable and economic properties, aluminum has quickly become a major part of modern construction and architecture. A short and inexpensive manufacturing process saves companies time and money. With aluminum’s ability to be produced in sheets or...
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