A practical engineering guide to aluminum extrusion dimensional tolerances, straightness, twist, wall thickness, machining allowances, inspection methods and cost-effective drawing design.
Understand the differences between anodizing and powder coating for aluminum extrusion appearance, protection and dimensional control.
Design custom aluminum extrusions for efficient CNC machining, stable fixturing, accurate holes and controlled tolerances.
Design extruded aluminum heatsinks for thermal performance, extrusion feasibility, machining and OEM production.
A complete aluminum extrusion RFQ checklist covering drawings, alloy, tolerances, finish, machining, quantity and delivery.
A practical guide to wall thickness, tolerances, corner radii and manufacturability for custom aluminum extrusion profiles.
Compare 6061 and 6063 aluminum for extrusion strength, machining, finishing and common OEM applications.
