Want to extend the life of your aluminium extrusions. Make it last longer or increase its frequency of use. We can take the following specific measures: 1. Material selection: Choose high quality aluminium extrusions. High quality ensures sufficient strength and oxidation resistance. Choose Hugh Aluminium’s aluminium extrusion products, the service life can reach 10-15 years….
Is 4040 aluminium extrusion durable? The 4040 aluminium extrusion is very durable. Under normal uses it can last up to 15-20 years. Unless it is damaged or exposed to acidic environment for a long time. Otherwise it will last for a long time. So why is it durable? This is due to it has these…
The factors affecting the durability of aluminum extrusions can be summarised as follows: 1. Aluminum extrusions material: The material quality and proportion of aluminum extrusions have a direct impact on the life span. Good material and a reasonable proportion of aluminum alloy have higher corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance, and therefore the life is relatively…
Aluminum wood grain finish is a surface treatment that gives aluminum alloy profiles the look of wood. This process creates a wood-like appearance while maintaining the advantages of metal. Below is a clear explanation of how the wood grain aluminum surface treatment works. Wood Grain Aluminum Extrusion Process Principle of Treatment The aluminum woodgrain finish…
About Hugh aluminum: At present, Hugh Aluminum has experienced fifteen years of sales and production. We have grown from a 2,000 square meters workshop to a modern factory covering 25,000 square meters. From only 600 tons aluminum extrusion line, we now have five aluminum extrusion lines, 600-1800 tons extrusion lines. We have fully automatic powder…
Launching an aluminum extrusion plant can be a good opportunity but you have to know the costs. This article outlines the expenses you will face when launching a medium-sized facility, including construction, equipment, and operational costs. By breaking down these financials, we will give you a clear picture of what it takes to get into…
When looking for strength in 2020 aluminum extrusions, this profile is a popular choice for many applications. 20 x 20 mm in size, this T-slot aluminum extrusion has high tensile and bending strength. Tensile strength is usually between 230-270 MPa, good for building frames, equipment supports, and more. In this article, we will look at…
Currently the market demand for Aluminum Extrusion Industry in 2024 is still declining. It is limited by the rising international aluminum prices and interest rate hike by the US dollar. Declining profits in the construction industry have led to an increase in aluminum extrusion inventories. So what is the market outlook for Aluminum Extrusion Industry…
In the aluminum extrusion industry, bending as an important processing method, its role is mainly reflected in the following aspects: Change the shape and structure of aluminum extrusion: Bending technology can change aluminum extrusion products from straight shape to curved or specific angular shape to meet diversified design needs. Through bending, turned aluminum can be…
Aluminum profile handle is a kind of pull accessories used on kitchen cabinets, drawers and other furniture, its main feature is made of aluminum alloy material. The following is a detailed explanation of aluminum profile kitchen handles: 1. Introduction It is a kitchen handle made using aluminum alloy profile as the raw material. Aluminum alloy…
As a building contractor or material wholesaler. How to buy cheap and superior quality building materials is a long discussed topic. Today let’s discuss how to buy the best aluminum extrusion building materials. 1. channel purchase for aluminum extrusion: Online purchase: For small quantity purchases, you can search and buy directly from e-commerce platforms like…
Aluminum tubing as the most commonly used construction material and transportation tool for people, it has been undertaking important functions. And choosing the right tube is especially important, because the performance of the tube will directly affect the success of the project. Aluminum tubes are usually produced using two methods, aluminum extrusion and seamless drawing….
There are many types of aluminum extrusion profiles, the following is a clear classification and summary of different aluminum extrusion profiles: Classification by use: Architectural aluminum profiles: Suitable for the manufacture of architectural window frames, door frames, etc., with good oxidation and corrosion resistance. For example, 6000 series aluminum profiles. It is suitable for the…
What is the general precision of aluminum extrusion? The extrusion precision of general aluminum extrusion will be affected by several factors, including extrusion equipment, the precision of the tooling, process parameters and so on. The following is the information about the general aluminum profile extrusion precision: 1. Dimensional tolerances: The smallest wall thickness of aluminum…
There is indeed a relationship between aluminum extrusion accuracy and wall thickness, and this relationship is mainly reflected in the following aspects: 1. The effect of extrusion ratio on wall thickness: Extrusion ratio refers to the ratio of the cross-sectional area of the metal material before and after extrusion during extrusion. The larger the extrusion…
When building our homes, we will need to use aluminum extrusions as a construction material. So what about choosing a standard aluminum extrusion or a custom one? Let’s explore the differences today. 1. Production method and flexibility: Custom aluminum profiles: Hugh Aluminum will be personalized and produced according to the customer’s specific needs and project…
The design of an aluminum extrusion die is a complex and delicate process that requires a number of factors to be considered to ensure that the die is capable of efficiently and accurately producing aluminum profiles. The main steps and points of aluminum extrusion die design are listed in detail below: Preliminary Preparation Familiarize yourself…
Detailed explanation of finish aluminum: Mill finish is a state of surface treatment of a metal, especially after it has been machined, pressed or rolled. In the case of aluminum, it refers to the surface of the natural material after the aluminum is extruded or rolled out of production, without any grinding, chemical treatment, and…
I would like to obtain a 3030 aluminum extrusion for my frame installation. How can I get the product I want?Hugh Aluminum can help. Let us know today how Hugh Aluminum can produce a 3030 aluminum extrusion to you by following these steps: 1. Design and develop the tooling The first step is to get…
2020 aluminum extrusion (T-Slot Extrusion) is a profile made to European standards. It measures 20 mm × 20 mm in cross-section. The profile features trapezoidal grooves, and its edges have rounded transitions for safety and aesthetics. This profile is created by extruding aluminum, which shapes the metal into the desired form. The 2020 aluminum extrusion…
Brief introduction: Aluminum extrusion traction machine is a kind of auxiliary equipment for aluminum profile extruder. It is mainly used for guiding and hauling aluminum profiles. In the process of aluminum profiles being extruded by the extruder, the haul-off machine clamps the aluminum from the outlet and then hauls it to a certain length. Belows…
The life of an aluminum extrusion depends on a number of factors. These include the environment in which it is used, the pressure or load to which it is subjected, the surface treatment (e.g. anodized, painted, etc.), maintenance, the type of alloy, and the quality of manufacture. Regular Use Period: Generally speaking, if aluminum profiles…
CNC machining is the process of using CNC machines to perform machining operations such as metal cutting, drilling, milling, bending, and laser cutting. CNC stands for Computerized Numerical Control. This type of machining utilizes pre-programmed instructions to control the relative motion between the tool and the workpiece to achieve precise and complex machining operations. What…
Aluminum profiles, as a lightweight and high-strength metal material. They are widely used in industrial manufacturing, building decoration, furniture making and other fields. Aluminum extrusion fittings, as important components for connecting and fixing aluminum profiles, come in a wide variety. 1. Aluminum connectors Aluminum extrusion connectors are mainly used for the connection between aluminum profiles,…
It is an aluminum alloy fitting made through the aluminum extrusion process. This process usually involves heating an aluminum bar or billet to a certain temperature and then pressing it through an extruder into a die to form aluminum fittings with specific shapes and sizes. Characteristics of aluminum extrusion fittings: 1. Material Characteristics: Aluminum extruded…
Aluminum Extrusion Overview It is a kind of processing technology that extrudes aluminum alloy strip raw material by pressure under heating state, which can produce various shapes of aluminum profiles, widely used in construction, transportation, electronics, machinery and other industries. Belows video shows processing of extruding aluminum: Aluminum extrusion standard specification 1. International standards…
Basic Principles of Extruded Aluminum Bending Aluminum profile bending refers to the flat aluminum profile bent into the desired corner. The principle of aluminum profile bending is that while the internal strain state is changed, the surface stress is also changed. This results in the bending of the aluminum profile to achieve the desired shape….
Composition of extruded aluminum frame structure Extruded aluminum frame structure consists of aluminum profiles, end caps, connectors, gaskets and so on. Aluminum profile is the main component of the frame structure, according to different load bearing requirements and applications. Aluminum profiles can be selected from different models. The end caps are used to fix the…