by Gabrian | Sep 8, 2020 | Aluminum Extrusion, Blog
Aluminum Extrusion Dies: This is What Designers Should Know The aluminum extrusion process can be used to produce a wide range of shapes. You may be most familiar with standard shapes such as angles, channels, and tubes — all of which are commonly available from... 
by Gabrian | Oct 31, 2019 | Process, Aluminum Extrusion, Blog
What is Aluminum Extrusion? The Process in 10 Steps The use of aluminum extrusion in product design and manufacturing has increased significantly in recent decades. According to a recent report from Technavio, between 2019-2023 the growth of the global aluminum... 
by Gabrian | Sep 18, 2019 | Why Aluminum Extrusions?, Aluminum Extrusion, Blog
As the automotive industry has evolved over time, the materials used in production vehicles have changed. In recent years, we’ve seen the increased adoption of aluminum alloys for parts all over the automobile. This is due mainly to a desire for lightweighting, which... 
by Gabrian | Dec 3, 2018 | Finishes, Aluminum Extrusion, Blog
There are many great reasons to choose aluminum extrusions for your project. Aluminum is versatile and relatively low-cost. It has a high strength-to-weight ratio and possesses non-corrosive properties. It is environmentally friendly and can accept high-performance... 
by Gabrian | Dec 3, 2018 | Wrought Alloys, Aluminum Extrusion, Blog
One of the important decisions you have to make when working on an extrusion project is alloy selection. You may be considering 6061 aluminum, as it is one of the most commonly extruded alloys. It’s an alloy with a long history. Developed in 1935, it was originally...