by Gabrian | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Aluminum Extrusion, Finishes
You’ve likely seen anodized aluminum products in your daily life. Anodizing is an easy way to add corrosion protection and a splash of color to aluminum. You’ll find this finish on sports equipment, automotive parts, handheld devices, and a wide range of other... 
by Gabrian | Mar 18, 2021 | Blog, Aluminum Extrusion
Aluminum alloys are among the top materials used in the construction, aerospace, sports equipment, electrical, and automotive industries. Their excellent strength-to-weight ratio, high relative strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability make them an attractive... 
by Gabrian | Feb 20, 2021 | Blog, Aluminum Extrusion
If you’ve decided to make your products from aluminum and are exploring manufacturing options, you may be trying to determine which processing or forming method to use. Two major contenders are die casting and extrusion, but what is the difference between cast... 
by Gabrian | Feb 8, 2021 | Aluminum Extrusion, Blog
Aluminum is the material of choice for many designers because it works well in such a wide range of applications. You can customize your aluminum extrusions by incorporating different alloys, surface treatments, and coatings to suit your project’s needs. Making these... 
by Gabrian | Jan 17, 2021 | Finishes, Aluminum Extrusion, Blog
HomeBlog PVDF Coatings for Architectural Aluminum: What You Need to Know Are you curious about the benefits and drawbacks of PVDF coatings and how they compare to other aluminum finishing options? Perhaps you need more details about how they’re applied, or maybe you... 
by Gabrian | Nov 27, 2020 | Aluminum Extrusion, Blog
Aluminum Extrusions for Photovoltaics: An Overview The United States is forecast to install nearly 100 gigawatts of new solar power capacity within the next five years, a growth rate of 42%. And the worldwide market for installed solar is projected to surpass $200B by...