Aluminum Extrusion Machining

Introduction:

Aluminum extrusion machining is a process that involves forcing heated billets through a die with an open cavity to form them into the desired shape. It is best suited for applications where a consistent cross-sectional material is required. The process is similar to squeezing agar through a mold. If the billet temperature is too low, extrusion is not possible, so the container is kept warm at all times.

Product Name	Industrial aluminium profile, aluminium extrusion
Material	T3 - T8 6063 aluminium alloy etc.
Surface treatment	Can be customized, such as Mill finished, Anodized, Electroplating, Powder coated, Painted, Silver matt, Sand blasted, PVDF etc.
Aluminium Profile Size	15/20/30/40/45/50/60/80/90/100/160 series etc.
V Slot, T Slot size	6mm,8mm,10mm
Color	Standard: black, silver and grey. Can be customized (RAL color numbers)
Surface	Mill finish, Anodizeding, Sand Blasting, Powder coating, etc.
Deep processing	Cutting Size, Drilling holes, Adding mounting bracket, Flanged side panels, etc.
Application of Aluminium Profile	Building, Industrial, Machinery, Automation parts, CNC
Certification	ISO9001
Shipping Term	EXW, FOB, C&F or others can be discussed.

aluminum extrusion machining

Process Overview:

Heating the Die and Billet:

Both the die and billet are individually heated before extrusion.

Preparing the Billet:

The heated billet is cut to the optimal length and inserted into the container.

Extrusion:

A rod is used to push the billet into the die and the extrusion process begins.

To achieve the desired shape, the operation must be carried out at a specific extrusion speed and pressure.

Mechanics of Extrusion:

Aluminum extrusion machining is a forceful technique where aluminum material is placed into a mold with a predetermined cross-sectional shape. A sturdy punch pushes the aluminum through the die and out through the die opening. The aluminum emerges in the exact form of the die and is dragged along the runout table as this happens.

Simple Analogy:

The process is fundamentally simple and can be understood by analogy. The force used is comparable to the force used when squeezing a tube of toothpaste. As the toothpaste is extruded, it flows out in the shape of the tube's opening. The opening of the toothpaste tube functions similarly to the extrusion die.

aluminum extrusion machining

FAQ
Q1: What's the standard length of your aluminium profiles be shipping?A: The standard length of aluminium profiles is 6meter, we can cut to specific length as you need
Q2: What's your MOQ?
A: We can accept trial orders for prototype, there are plenty of stocks in factory.
and can be shipped very fast.
Q3: What's the thickness for anodizing? Can you do 15um?
A: Our normal thickness is about 10-12 um. Yes, we can do 15um and above.
Q4: What color you can do for powder coating? The thickness for powder coat?
A: We can do any color for powder coat as long as you can provide the color sample.
Our normally powder coating thickness is 60-80um.
Q5: What's the lead time for small order and mass production?
A: 1~3 working days for small order, and 3~15 working days for mass production of material.
Q6: What certification do you have? What's your standard?
A: We have ISO certification. Our standard is DIN, AAMA AS/NZS, China GB.
Q7: What's the packing way?
A: Commonly we use plastic film and kraft paper.also we can make as per customers' requirements
aluminum extrusion machining