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LEARN ABOUT ALUMINIUM EXTRUSION

Designing with aluminium offers countless possibilities and opportunities.

Learn the fundamentals of extrusion design and the processes involved with our collection of easy to follow guides and advice.

 

    Extrusion Basics

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    Extrusion 101

    Learn the basics of the aluminium extrusion process with our definitive guide.

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    Benefits

    Understand the benefits of using aluminium, and reasons to choose aluminium extrusions.

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    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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    SUPPLY CHAIN

    ORIGINS

    ORIGINS

    Delve into the fascinating journey of aluminium production, from raw ‘ore’ to the final, finished product.

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    ORDERS

    ORDERS

    Learn about MOQ's (minimum order quantities) and the best way to deal with them as a business.

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    STOCKHOLDING

    STOCK HOLDING

    Discover the ways stock holding helps with MOQ's, maintaining inventory and just in time delivery.

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    LEAD TIMES

    LEAD TIMES

    Learn why manufacturing lead times are crucial for efficient production and timely delivery of goods.

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    SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN

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    RENEWABLE ENERGY

    Learn how aluminium offers unparalleled benefits for industries looking to innovate and reduce their carbon footprint.

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    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.

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    IN ARCHITECTURE

    Learn how aluminium aluminium panels can greatly enhance the external visuals of a building alongside enhancing thermal performance.

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    Technical

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    Alloys

    Discover the importance of selecting the right alloy for your aluminium project.

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    Tolerances

    Understand the importance of dimensional tolerances and why they're crucial for extrusion.

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    Joining

    Discover various methods of joining aluminium extrusions with our definitive guide.

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    Weight

    We've put together a simple method on how to calculate the weight of aluminium extrusions.

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    POWDER COATING & OTHER FINISHING

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    PRE-TREATMENT

    Pre-treatment guide for your aluminium profiles.

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    POWDER COATING

    Your guide to powder coating for your aluminium profiles.

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    Anodising

    Learn more about anodising aluminium with our guide.

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    FINSHING OPTIONS

    Use our guide to various surface finishing options.

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