Category: Aluminum Finishing
Learn more about the different types of aluminum surface finishes, how they are applied, and the applications they're most suitable for.
6061 vs. 6063 Aluminum: Which Alloy Should You Select for Your Project?
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...
What is the Aluminum Rolling Process? Here is a 3-Step Overview
Of the different metal-forming processes for aluminum, aluminum rolling is one of the most widely used, with global demand for flat-rolled products expected to increase at a CAGR of 6.5% in the coming years. And with so many applications for these products — from food...
What is Aluminum Die Casting? Plus 5 Things You Need to Know About It
When you’re in the process of designing an aluminum part, it is essential to consider which manufacturing process you’ll use to produce it. There are various methods for forming aluminum, and aluminum die casting is one of the most common options for designers to...
Anodized Aluminum 101: Here are 10 Important Questions Answered
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...
6061 vs. 7075 Aluminum: Which One is the Best Choice?
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...
Leadership Through COVID-19: Gabrian Co-Founder Julian Teeling Reflects on 2020
We sat down with Gabrian Co-Founder and President Julian Teeling to discuss how the company navigated 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic’s impact, and the manufacturing industry’s future. Government-mandated lockdowns throughout the world impacted supply chains more than...
Understand the Difference Between Cast Aluminum and Extruded Aluminum
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...
Aluminum Temper Designations: How do They Work?
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...
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 want to know how they compare to powder coating. In this article, we...
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 2027. This installed base will be split between...