What is Aluminum Extrusion ?

Aluminum extrusion is a process by which aluminum alloy material is forced through a die with a specific cross-sectional profile. A powerful ram pushes the aluminum through the die and it emerges from the die opening. When it does, it comes out in the same shape as the die and is pulled out along a runout table.

Aluminum extrusion can be likened to squeezing toothpaste from a tube. The force applied can be likened to the force you apply when squeezing a tube of toothpaste with your fingers. As you squeeze, the toothpaste emerges in the shape of the tube’s opening. The opening of the toothpaste tube essentially serves the same function as an extrusion die. Since the opening is a solid circle, the toothpaste will come out as a long solid extrusion.

Extrusion has innumerable applications across many different industries, including the architectural, automotive, electronics, aerospace, energy, and other industries.

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Once extrusion is completed, profiles can be heat treated to enhance their properties. Then, after heat treatment, they can receive various surface finishes to enhance their appearance and corrosion protection. Also, aluminum profiles can undergo a number of different finishing operations, such as anodizing, painting, powder coating, sandblasting, and sublimation (to create a wood look).

Fabrication options allow you to achieve the final dimensions that you are looking for in your extrusions. Profiles can be punched, drilled, machined, cut, etc. to match your specifications. Submit your requirements and contact us, there is a wide range of operations that can be performed on aluminum profiles to create the perfect fit for your project.