The Aluminium Extrusion Process
Aluminium extrusion is a process during which a billet of aluminium is pushed through a die, shaping the aluminium bar to match that particular cross-sectional design. Once the aluminium has been extruded, cooled and treated, it can be processed, machined and worked in a variety of ways. While there are standard cross sections (known as profiles), such as bars, tubes and channels, we also create bespoke dies and unique profiles to match your individual specifications.
Extruded Aluminium Advantages
Strength benefits
Aluminium profiles and components offer good strength to weight ratio, as well as increased strength in cold environments. An extremely ductile metal, aluminium is a good choice for structural components. Its strength to weight ratio makes it an essential component in a range of transportation applications, such as planes, trains and cars.
Malleable
Aluminium is a malleable metal, offering high levels of design options and making it relatively easy and cheap to process. Aluminium can be extruded into a variety of bespoke shapes, including complex cross sections, and can machine it in a number of ways, including precise and close tolerance machining.