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Latest Advances of Aluminum Extrusion in the Transportation Industry
For aluminum profile suppliers, the transportation industry is the second largest market they serve. For that reason alone, it’s imperative for aluminum extrusion manufacturers to produce top quality products, helping them keep up with increasing demand. This particular industry has long relied on aluminum. However, within the last few years, things have changed. Today, the sector’s need for stellar aluminum extrusion shapes has gained significant momentum. Why? Start by looking at today’s modern vehicles. Even base models and trims now come loaded with a broad range of features. Many of ...Read More
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Three-Fold Advantages of Rubber Compression Molding
Of all available processes used for molding purposes, compression is the oldest and simplest. Especially for larger parts, as well as small to medium production runs, rubber compression molding is ideal. With this particular process, uncured rubber in the form of a preform goes on top of a mold cavity. Depending on the type of equipment, the operator can place the rubber on top of one or multiple cavities. With the rubber in place, the mold lid closes. At that point, a press pushes down, forcing the mold plates together. This part of the compression molding technique is what turns the preform ...Read More
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Specifying Tips for Aluminum Fabrication
For a manufacturer to produce custom aluminum extrusions, it depends on the specifications provided by the customer. It doesn’t matter the form - written details, a CAD drawing, blueprints, or something different. The expert relies on what’s provided to make the correct extruded aluminum shapes and sizes. That means if customers want a precision part or component, it’s critical for them to specify the details accurately. The challenge is that while some organizations have an internal team who works with computerized drawings and blueprints, many smaller companies don’t have that same l ...Read More