by Gabrian | Jun 2, 2021 | Blog, Aluminum Extrusion, Finishes
If you are producing an aluminum part or product, you likely want it to have a protective and attractive surface treatment. And with all the options available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. This article compares two of the most popular surface finishing processes:... 
by Gabrian | May 24, 2021 | Blog, Aluminum Extrusion, Wrought Alloys
Aluminum alloys 6061 and 6063 are two of the most common for extrusion. They have applications in aerospace, construction, transportation, recreational products, and numerous other industries. They share many similar properties, making it difficult for some designers... 
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, Wrought Alloys
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 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...