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Extrusion 101
Learn the basics of the aluminium extrusion process with our definitive guide.
Benefits
Understand the benefits of using aluminium, and reasons to choose aluminium extrusions.
Design Basics
Designing an extrusion? Follow our design guides to help ensure your profiles are extrudable.
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Design Tips
Take a closer look at all of the aspects you should consider when designing an extrusion.
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ORIGINS
Delve into the fascinating journey of aluminium production, from raw ‘ore’ to the final, finished product.
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ORDERS
Learn about MOQ's (minimum order quantities) and the best way to deal with them as a business.
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STOCK HOLDING
Discover the ways stock holding helps with MOQ's, maintaining inventory and just in time delivery.
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LEAD TIMES
Learn why manufacturing lead times are crucial for efficient production and timely delivery of goods.
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
Learn more about our monitoring system that gives us clear visibility into every aspect of our production.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Learn how aluminium offers unparalleled benefits for industries looking to innovate and reduce their carbon footprint.
SOLAR ENERGY
Discover why aluminium plays a key role in solar technology, making up over 85% of solar components such as panels and inverters.
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LOW CARBON
Learn more about the benefits of low-carbon aluminium, how it aligns with CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) regulations and our BWC approach.
IN ARCHITECTURE
Learn how aluminium aluminium panels can greatly enhance the external visuals of a building alongside enhancing thermal performance.
Heat Sinks
This informative blog explores why aluminium has become the global standard for heat sinks in high- performance industries.
Future of Aluminium
Our in-depth blog explores how designers, engineers, architects, and innovators can tap into the cutting edge of aluminium today.
BUILDING REGULATIONS
UK regulations demand fire-safe, thermally efficient, and sustainability. See how advanced extrusion ensures compliance and performance in profiles.
EV & Extrusion
From EVs to renewables, precision extrusions enable light weighting, safety, and circularity. See how BWC supports OEMs and clean energy innovators.
Tolerances
Understand the importance of dimensional tolerances and why they're crucial for extrusion.
Joining
Discover various methods of joining aluminium extrusions with our definitive guide.
Weight
We've put together a simple method on how to calculate the weight of aluminium extrusions.
Data Centre
Learn how aluminium extrusions are the digital backbone of power modern data centre containment and how you can benefit.
CASTINGS & ASSEMBLY
Learn more about how we integrate die cast and extruded components within a fully controlled manufacturing workflow.
Sheet Metal
Discover how aluminium sheet compares technically and economically to other metals in our detailed blog .
Heat Sinks
Learn about aluminium heat sinks, their key applications, and why they're the smart choice for thermal management systems.
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