by Ben Wiley | Dec 18, 2024 | Aluminum Extrusion, Daubert Coatings, Engineering Services, Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication
Designers of metal fabrications sometimes think they can avoid the risk of corrosion by specifying aluminum. This doesn’t rust like steel, but under some conditions, it can suffer pitting and erosion that harms its appearance and can even lead to premature failure....
by Ed Wiley | Sep 24, 2024 | Aluminum Extrusion, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business
When selecting a material for a metal fabrication project, it’s important to understand the difference between an aluminum tube and a pipe. Using the incorrect term will have cost implications and almost certainly affect performance. In this blog, we’ll explain why...
by Ben Wiley | Jan 16, 2020 | Aluminum Extrusion, Bending, Extruded Section, Metal Ductility
When aluminum is extruded through a die it’s supposed to come out straight. Die designers put a lot of effort into achieving that result because bent or twisted extrusion is of no use in many applications. There are occasions when curved or radiused aluminum...
by Ben Wiley | Aug 22, 2019 | Aluminum Extrusion, Extruded Section, Lightweighting, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, OEM, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Stainless Steel
Maybe you’ve already thought about how weight affects motion, but what about static structures or fabrications? Weight can be important there too. Some point to consider are: Will the fabrication need transporting? Almost certainly yes, unless you’re...
by Ben Wiley | May 22, 2019 | Aluminum Extrusion, Extruded Section, Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, Metal Fabricators
As you may recall from some earlier posts, we’re big fans of extruded aluminum. It’s strong for its weight, machines easily, and can be extruded into an almost limitless variety of cross-sections. This makes it ideal for applications ranging from window frames and...
