Aluminum Extrusion
If you’ve ever pushed Play Doh through a press to create shapes, then you’ve got the basic principle behind aluminum extrusion. Through the process of extrusion, manufacturers can create cross-sectional objects, or “profiles.” To produce these profiles, raw aluminum is pushed through a tool called a “die” at temperatures of up to 900° F.
After the extrusions have cooled, they can be finished through a variety of processes including fabrication, anodizing, and machining. The resulting finished parts are used in many of the aluminum products you encounter each day, from carpet metal to solar panels.
Futura’s aluminum extrusion capabilities focus on 6000 series soft aluminum alloys, which are noted for being lightweight yet strong—as well as economical and recyclable. Find out more about the benefits of using aluminum.
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