Aluminum Alloy Plates

Product Details:

Steel 1 Company offers the following grades of Aluminum in addition to the other alloys we carry in stock: 2011 Aluminum, 6061 Aluminum, 7075 Aluminum, Fortal® Aluminum, QC-10® Aluminum,MIC 6® Aluminum and Laminated Shim Stock. Steel 1 company wants to be your favorite Aluminum supplier. We offer 1 – 2 day turnaround on your Aluminum order and secondary operations in most cases on the Aluminum alloys we distribute. Aluminum meets manufacturing requirements for reduced weight, higher thermal conductivity, speed and ease of machinability.

 

Aluminum Grades We Distribute:

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2011 Aluminum – This is an age-hardenable alloy noted for its free-machining characteristics and good mechanical properties. This is a free-machining alloy and both carbide or high-speed tool steel tooling may be used. Carbide tooling is preferred. Rake angles should be 50 degrees for top rake, 32 degree cutting edge, 15 degree side rake and 10 degree clearance. Oils should be used for heavy cutting, Light cutting may be done dry.

 

6061 Aluminum – Commonly used in the manufacture of heavy-duty structures requiring good corrosion resistance, truck and marine components, railroad cars, furniture, tank fittings, general structural and high pressure applications, wire products, and in pipelines. Machinability in the harder T4 and T6 tempers is good. It is notably less easy to machine in the annealed temper.

 

7075 Aluminum – 7075 Alumninum is one of the highest strength aluminum alloys available. 7075 Aluminum is definitely a work horse due to it’s strength and versatility. The 7075 Aluminum alloy is capable of high strength due to heat treating in the development process. Because of heat treating, 7075 Aluminum is one of the highest strength Aluminum alloys available. It also has excellent properties at low temperatures. It is best to machine this alloy in the annealed condition. Machining capability is good and oil lubricants should be used. The strength-to-weight ratio of 7075 Aluminum is excellent, and is more than capable of supporting metal designs that require high tensile strength. 7075 is also a perfect Aluminum choice for highly stressed structural parts.

 

Fortal® Aluminum – With thicknesses starting at .500 Fortal® is a great material solution for any project that requires high resistance to corrosion, superior energy absorption and a consistent product that rarely deforms during machining and usage.

Fortal® is an ideal choice for all types of products and tooling due to its versatility. Fortal® is a higher strength Aluminum and will machine and EDM faster than Steel. It also has a high polishability resulting in a uniform surface finish. Fortal® is lighter in weight by about 40% – 50% than other more conventional tool materials which is a faster setup, easier handling and less wear and tear on your presses.

 

QC-10® Aluminum – QC-10® Aluminum Strength characteristics remain very consistent from 8 through 24 in., improving machining performance as it retains high strength through the plate thickness. QC-10® Aluminum was developed by Alcoa specifically for production injection molds.

 

In addition to QC-10® Aluminum’s increased strength, the alloy offers performance improvement characteristics that make it a suitable mold material. With better corrosion resistance than traditionally used Aluminum mold alloys, QC-10® Aluminum reduces maintenance time and is compatible with more than 75 percent of resins used in the marketplace.

Additional Information:

• Item Code: 1188989
• Production Capacity: 1000 METRIC TONS
• Delivery Time: READY STOCK
• Packaging Details: Packing: Superior Quality Polythin Bag and Standard Wooden Box

Product Details:

Aluminium 5754 has excellent corrosion resistance especially to seawater and industrially polluted atmospheres.
It has higher strength than 5251. This high strength makes 5754 highly suited to flooring applications.

Applications:

• 5754 is typically used in:
•   Treadplate
• Shipbuilding
• Vehicle bodies
• Rivets
• Fishing industry equipment
• Food processing
• Welded chemical and nuclear structure

 

Equivalent Grades:

• A95754
• Al Mg3
• Al 3.1Mg Mn Cr
• AW-5754

 

The Most Common Tempers For 5754 Aluminium Are Shown Below With H114 & H111 Being The Most Common Treadplate Temper

• O - Soft
• H111 - Some work hardening imparted by shaping processes but less than required for H11 temper
• H22 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to quarter hard
• H24 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to half hard
• H26 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to three-quarter hard

Additional Information:

• Item Code: 5754
• Port of Dispatch: JNPT
• Production Capacity: 100 METRIC TONS
• Delivery Time: READY STOCK
• Packaging Details: SEA WORTHY PACKING

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Aluminium alloys (or aluminum alloys; see spelling differences) are alloys in which aluminium (Al) is the predominant metal. The typical alloying elements are copper, magnesium, manganese, silicon, tin and zinc. There are two principal classifications, namely casting alloys and wrought alloys, both of which are further subdivided into the categories heat-treatable and non-heat-treatable. About 85% of aluminium is used for wrought products, for example rolled plate, foils and extrusions. Cast aluminium alloys yield cost-effective products due to the low melting point, although they generally have lower tensile strengths than wrought alloys. The most important cast aluminium alloy system is Al–Si, where the high levels of silicon (4.0–13%) contribute to give good casting characteristics. Aluminium alloys are widely used in engineering structures and components where light weight or corrosion resistance is required

Nextgen Steel & Alloys is a huge exporter of Aluminium Plate & sheets in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabiaand the United Arab Emirates (UAE), US, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc.

Product Details:

Focusing on the quality of the products, we are engaged in manufacturing, supplying and importing Aluminum Alloy 1050 Sheet. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, we are manufacturing these sheets in different sizes, dimensions and thicknesses to meet the exact demands of clients. Besides, the offered sheets can be customized as per the specific demands of clients.

Features:

• High resilience
• Corrosion resistance
• Perfect finish

Chemical Composition OF AA1050:

 

Additional Information:

• Item Code: AA1050
• Port of Dispatch: JNPT
• Production Capacity: 10 TONS
• Delivery Time: READY STOCK
• Packaging Details: SEA WORTHY EXPORT PACKAGING

Product Details:

Since our commencement, we are engaged in manufacturing, supplying and importing a wide array of Aluminum Alloy 2011 Plates. Extensively used for various industrial purposes, the offered plates are developed with the aid of ultra-modern machinery and cutting-edge technology. Moreover, to attain maximum client satisfaction, we are offering these plates timely.

Features:

• Sturdy construction
• Easy installation
• High tensile strength

Chemical Composition Of AA 2011

Additional Information:

• Item Code: Alloy2011

Product Details:

Aluminium alloy 3003 is a medium strength alloy with very good resistance to atmospheric corrosion and very good weldability as well as good cold formability. It has better mechanical properties, especially at elevated temperatures than the 1000 series alloys.

Applications - Alloy 3003 Is Typically Used For:

• Building industry: roofing and sidings, acoustic ceilings, corrugated sheets
• Chemical and food industries: storage tanks, pipes, metal work
• Equipment for heating and cooling: heat exchangers, air condition evaporators, motor vehicle radiators, freezer linings
• Home appliances: cooking utensils, bakery moulds
• Office equipment
• Tube & Pipe
• Packaging: containers, closures. Cladding alloy.

 

Chemical Composition Of Aa 3003:

Additional Information:

• Item Code: Aluminium3003

Product Details:

Aluminium alloy 5052 in H32 temper has very good corrosion resistance to seawater and marine and industrial atmosphere. It also has very good weldability and good cold formability. It is a medium to high strength alloy with a strength slightly higher than 5251 and a medium to high fatigue strength.

Properties:

• Alloy 5052-H32 has a range of useful properties:
• Decorative Finish
• Hard Wearing
• Non-Slip
• Corrosion Resistant
• Low Maintenance
• Anti-Static
• Light-weight

Nextgen Steel & Alloys is a huge exporter of Aluminium Plate & sheets in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabiaand the United Arab Emirates (UAE), US, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc.

Applications:
Amongst the applications for Alloy 5052 are: Treadplate, Boilermaking, Containers, Nameplates, Road Signs, Architectural Paneling, Welded Tubes, Chemical Industry, Irrigation, Desalination units, Pressure Vessels, Rivets.

Equivalent Grades: Al Mg 2.5, Al 2.5Mg Cr, IS 52000

Chemical Composition Of Aa 5052

Additional Information:

• Item Code: AA5052COIL
• Production Capacity: 1000 M.TONS
• Delivery Time: 2 WEEKS

Product Details:

Aluminium alloy 5251 is a medium strength alloy possessing good ductility and therefore good formability. Alloy 5251 is known for work hardening rapidly and is readily weldable. It also possesses high corrosion resistance particularly in marine environments.

Nextgen Steel & Alloys is a huge exporter of Aluminium Plate & sheets in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), US, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc.

Applications:

• 5251 is typically used in:
• Boats
• Panelingand pressings
• Marine structures
• Aircraft parts
• Vehicle panels
• Furniture tubing
• Silos
• Containers

Chemical Composition Of Aa 5083:

 

Equivalent Grades: Al Mg2, Al 2.0mg 0.3mn

The most common tempers for AA 5252 aluminium are:

• H24 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to half hard
• H26 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to three-quarter hard
• O - Soft
• H22 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to quarter hard

Additional Information:

• Item Code: AA5251

Product Details:

Aluminium alloy 5454 has very good corrosion resistance, in particular to seawater and general environmental conditions. Strength is medium to high and similar alloy 5754 with good strength in the temperature range 65 to 170 degrees centigrade. It has a high fatigue strength. It is not suitable for complex or fine extrusions.

Applications 5454 Is Typically Used In:

• Road Transport Body-Building
• Chemical and Process Plant
• Pressure Vessels, Containers, Boilers
• Cryogenics
• Marine & Off-shore incl. Masts,
• Pylons, poles & masts

Chemical Composition Of Aa 5454

 

Equivalent Grades: A5454, Iso Al Mg3mn, Al 2.7mg 0.8mn Cr

The most common tempers for 5454 aluminium are shown below

• O - Soft
• H111 - Some work hardening imparted by shaping processes but less than required for H11 temper
• H22 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to quarter hard
• H32 - Work hardened by rolling then stabilised by low-temperature heat treatment to quarter hard.

Additional Information:

• Item Code: AA5454
• Port of Dispatch: JNPT
• Production Capacity: 10 TONS
• Delivery Time: EX-STOCK
• Packaging Details: SEA WORTHY EXPORT PACKING

Product Details:

Nextgen Steel & Alloys is an esteemed Exporter and supplier of Aluminum Alloys that are widely used for engineering structures and components where light weight and corrosion resistance is required. Aluminium Alloys have shiny surfaces and ductility. Aluminium alloy 6061 is a medium to high strength heat-treatable alloy with a strength higher than 6005A. It has very good corrosion resistance and very good weldability although reduced strength in the weld zone. It has medium fatigue strength. It has good cold formability in the temper T4, but limited formability in T6 temper. Not suitable for very complex cross sections.

Applications:

• Alloy 6061 is typically used for heavy duty structures in:
• Rail coaches
• Truck frames
• Ship building
• Bridges and Military bridges
• Aerospace applications including helicopter rotor skins
• Tube
• Pylons and Towers
• Transport
• Boilermaking
• Motorboats
• Rivets

 

 

Chemical Composition Of Aa 6061

 

Mechanical Properties Of 6061 Aluminum

 

The Most Common Temper For 6061 Aluminum Is:

• T6 - Solution heat treated and artificially aged.

Product Details:

Characteristics:

Nextgen Steel & Alloys stocks a wide range of plates in AA 5052, 6061, 5053, 5083, 7075, & 5086 in various tempers.

 

AA 5052 aluminum plate exhibits higher corrosion resistance than other aluminum alloys, and a higher strength than 3003 aluminum plate. Additionally, it maintains a superiori resistance to salt water, making it a popular material for marine applications. 5052 aluminum plate is easy to form, stamp, weld and finish. With the proper setup, it has fair machinability.

 

Nextgen Steel & Alloys is a huge exporter of Aluminium Plate & sheets in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabiaand the United Arab Emirates (UAE), US, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc.

Applications:

5052 aluminum plate is used for products that require high strength in corrosive environments, including:

• Fuel tanks
• Truck and trailer side panels
• Small boat hulls
• Truck cabs
• Bumpers
• Storage tanks
• Pressure vessels

 

 

Mechanical Properties Of Alloy 5052:

Additional Information:

• Item Code: AA5052

Product Details:

Characteristics:

We offer 5083 aluminum plates that satisfy the requirements for many industries. 5083 aluminum plate has higher strength than 5052 aluminum plate. and it is also highly resistant to corrosion. It is especially suited for cryogenic applications as it can withstand extremely low temperatures without becoming brittle or losing its other properties. 5083 plate is easy to form, stamp, weld and finish.

 

Nextgen Steel & Alloys is a huge exporter of Aluminium Plate & sheets in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabiaand the United Arab Emirates (UAE), US, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc.

 

Applications:

Due to its strength and temperature characteristics, 5083 aluminum plate is used in:

• Pressure vessels
• Truck, marine, underwater vehicles
• Cryogenic equipment

Chemical Properties Of Alloy 5083:

 

Mechanical Properties Of Alloy 5083:

Additional Information:

• Item Code: AA5083PLATES

Product Details:

Known as a reliable manufacturer and exporter, we have been able to offer the finest quality of HE20 HE30 Plates . The offered aluminum gunmetal, phosphor and bronze products are manufactured in compliance with set industry norms by using advanced machinery. As per the specifications provided by the customers, we offer the offered aluminum gunmetal, phosphor and bronze products in various specifications.

Features:

• Durable construction
• Dimensional accuracy
• High strength

Aluminium:

• 85/5/5/5, 88/10/2, 90/10, Ingots, hollow, Bar, Bushes & Sheet, Strips, Wires etc. as per
• requirement

Form:

• Round Hexagonal, Squares, Rods, Tubes, Sheets, Strips, Foils, Busbars, Plate, Flats,
• Wire, Tubings, Sections & Bushes

Brass:

• Free Cutting Brass, Leading Brass, Foreign Brass, Reviting Brass, Lead Free Brass, Neval Brass

Additional Information:

• Item Code: HE30

Product Details:

Simplex Metal are among some of the most trusted names in the industry engaged in stocking and exporting a wide range of Aluminium 24345 Plates.

 

 

Nextgen Steel & Alloys is a huge exporter of Aluminium 24345 Plates in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabiaand the United Arab Emirates (UAE), US, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc.

Additional Information:

• Item Code: 24345
• Pay Mode Terms: L/C (Letter of Credit),T/T (Bank Transfer),D/P,D/A
• Port of Dispatch: Mumbai
• Production Capacity: 500 M.TONS
• Delivery Time: READY STOCK
• Packaging Details: WOODEN BOX

Product Details:

Nextgen Steel & Alloys is a huge exporter of Aluminium Alloy 54300 sheets in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabiaand the United Arab Emirates (UAE), US, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc.

Product Details:

Owing to a modernised infrastructure for trouble-free processing post-production, we are instrumental in offering Aluminum Alloy 55000 Plates. These aluminium plates are checked in diverse quality parameters so as to deliver a defect free range.

The offered aluminium plates are designed using premium quality raw material and advanced methodology at our hi-tech manufacturing unit. Our aluminium plates are extensively used for both residential and commercial purposes.

Features:

• Precise construction
• High tensile strength
• Rust resistance

Product Details:

Characteristics:

6061 aluminum plate is used in many exposed applications due to its superior corrosion resistance and its tolerability of temperature variances. It is easy to machine and tamp to tight toleances and can be elded. Coatings adhere to its surface, in addition to being long-lasting.

 

Applications:

6061 aluminum plate is used for larger parts that are exposed to outdoor or lightly corrosive environments. These include:

• aircraft landing mats
• large and small marine vessels
• structural architectural parts
• storage tanks
• highway signs

 

Nextgen Steel Alloys is a huge exporter of Aluminium Plate sheets in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabiaand the United Arab Emirates (UAE), US, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc.

Chemical Properties Of 6061 Aluminium

 

Mechanical Properties Of Alloy 6061 Aluminium:

 

Product Details:

Creating new benchmarks in the industry as a reliable organization, we are engaged in manufacturing, supplying and importing Aluminum Alloy 1050a H14 Plates. Our offered sheets are manufactured using quality-assured materials that are sourced from authentic vendors of the market. Furthermore, these sheets are provided in different specifications at industry leading prices.

Features:

• High durability
• Strong construction
• Easy installation

Specifications:

Product Details:

Nextgen Steel & Alloys is a huge exporter of Aluminium Sheets in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), US, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc.

Aluminium alloys are widely used in automotive engines, particularly in cylinder blocks and crankcases due to the weight savings that are possible. Since aluminium alloys are susceptible to warping at elevated temperatures, the cooling system of such engines is critical. Manufacturing techniques and metallurgical advancements have also been instrumental for the successful application in automotive engines. In the 1960s, the aluminium cylinder heads of the Corvair earned a reputation for failure and stripping ofthreads, which is not seen in current aluminium cylinder heads.

Additional Information:

• Item Code: 5052
• Production Capacity: 100 M.TONS
• Delivery Time: 2 WEEKS

Product Details:

NEXTGEN STEEL & ALLOYS 6061 is a good, general purpose aluminum alloy with magnesium and silicon as its alloying elements. 6061 has the highest resistance to corrosion of all the heat treated aluminums, but strength is lower. 6061 has a wide range of mechanical properties and is readily machined and has good forming properties. 6061 welds easily, has excellent joining characteristics, and good acceptance to anodizing and other applied coatings. Electrical conductivity is 40% of copper. 6061 shapes are available from sheet and plate at Speedy Metals utilizing our high definition plasma cutter.

6061 Aluminum Plate

NEXTGEN STEEL & ALLOYS 6061 Aluminum Plate is made of one of the most versatile of all of the aluminum alloys. 6061 Aluminum Plate is the alloy of choice for all-purpose applications. 6061 Aluminum Plate is an aluminum-silicon-magnesium alloy, strengthened by precipitation hardening. This alloy has medium strength, formability, weld ability, machinability and corrosion resistance. 6061 Aluminum plate is used for tooling plate, architectural applications, transportation equipment, bridge railing components, and is useful in welded structural application. We stock 6061 Aluminum Plate in thickness .250' through 12' thick in stock available for immediate delivery.

6061-T6 Aluminum Plate

NEXTGEN STEEL & ALLOYS Our 6061 plate has T651 temper, indicating it has been solution heat treated followed by a minimal stretching to reduce stresses in the material. The material was then artificially aged to allow the alloying elements to precipitate out of the material, to give immediate maximum strength. Standard Cut Tolerance: -0' to +1/8'We are a leading Manufacturer of aluminum blocks 6082 / 6061 / 2014 / 7075, aluminum sheet 6061 t6, aluminum plates, aluminum bar 6082/he30/64430, aluminum plate 5083 / 54300 and aluminum alloy 6061 - t6, t4, to, t651 plates from Mumbai, India. We having the facility of cutting we can provide you Aluminum Block as per your size. We do keep stock from 1 mm to 300 mm in dimension of 1220 x 2440 and 1500 x 3000 in grades like 1100 , 1200 , 6082 , 6061 , 2014 , 7075 , 5052 , 5086 , 50836061 in the T4 condition has a machinability rating of 90% when compared to 2011 at 100%. Machines to a high finish.6061 can be forged at temperatures in the range of 750° to 900°F. Hot working may be done in the temperature range of 500°F to 700°F6061 can be readily welded using all the common welding techniques.

Additional Information:

• Item Code: 6061T651
• Pay Mode Terms: L/C (Letter of Credit),T/T (Bank Transfer),D/P
• Port of Dispatch: MUMBAI
• Production Capacity: 500 M.TON
• Delivery Time: 1 MONTH
• Packaging Details: WOODEN BOX, WOODEN PALLETS

Product Details:

Aluminium alloy 6063 is a medium strength alloy commonly referred to as an architectural alloy. It is normally used in intricate extrusions. It has a good surface finish, high corrosion resistance, is readily suited to welding and can be easily anodised. Most commonly available as T6 temper, in the T4 condition it has good formability.

Nextgen Steel & Alloys is a huge exporter of Aluminium Plate & sheets in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabiaand the United Arab Emirates (UAE), US, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc.

Applications:

• 6063 is typically used in:
• Architectural applications
• Extrusions
• Window frames
• Doors
• Shop fittings
• Irrigation tubing

 

In balustrading the rails and posts are normally in the T6 temper and formed elbows and bends are T4. T4 temper 6063 aluminium is also finding applications in hydroformed tube for chassis.

Aluminium Alloy 6063A
Aluminium alloy 6063A is a variation of 6063 with greater strength but retains the same good surface finish qualities and affinity for anodising.


6063A is used in the same applications as 6063. It is also used in:

• Road transport
• Rail transport
• Extreme sports equipment

 

Chemical Composition Of 6063 Aluminium

 

Mechanical Properties Of Aa 6063:

Additional Information:

• Item Code: AA6063

Product Details:

Aluminium alloy 6082 is a medium strength alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. It has the highest strength of the 6000 series alloys. Alloy 6082 is known as a structural alloy. In plate form, 6082 is the alloy most commonly used for machining. As a relatively new alloy, the higher strength of 6082 has seen it replace 6061 in many applications. The addition of a large amount of manganese controls the grain structure which in turn results in a stronger alloy.

It is difficult to produce thin walled, complicated extrusion shapes in alloy 6082. The extruded surface finish is not as smooth as other similar strength alloys in the 6000 series.

In the T6 and T651 temper, alloy 6082 machines well and produces tight coils of swarf when chip breakers are used.

Nextgen Steel & Alloys is a huge exporter of Aluminium Plate & sheets in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabiaand the United Arab Emirates (UAE), US, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc.

Applications:

• AA 6082 is typically used in
• Highly stressed applications
• Trusses
• Bridges
• Cranes
• Transport applications
• Ore skips
• Milk churns

 

Chemical Composition Of Aa 6082:

 

Mechanical Properties Of Aa 6082:

 

Equivalent Specifications:

• AA6082
• HE30
• DIN 3.2315
• EN AW-6082
• ISO: Al Si1MgMn
• A96082

 

The Most Common Tempers For 6082 Aluminium Are:

• T6 - Solution heat treated and artificially aged
• O - Soft
• T4 - Solution heat treated and naturaly aged to a substantially stable condition
• T651 - Solution heat treated, stress relieved by stretching then artificially aged

Additional Information:

• Item Code: AA6082

Product Details:

Characteristics:

Nextgen Steel & Alloys stocks a wide range of plates in AA 5052, 6061, 5053, 5083, 7075, & 5086 in various tempers

5086 aluminum plate has higher strength than 5052 and 5083 plates. 5086 aluminum plate is particularly resistant to salt water corrosion. It is also easy to form, stamp and weld.

 

Applications:

Nextgen Steel & Alloys is a huge exporter of Aluminium Plate & sheets in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabiaand the United Arab Emirates (UAE), US, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc.

5086 plate is used for:

• Boat hulls
• Gangways
• Ramps
• Superstructures
• Shipping drums
• Support structures for marine applications

Chemical Properties Of Alloy 5086:

Additional Information:

• Item Code: AA5086

Product Details:

Aluminium Extrusion:

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The aluminium extrusion process provides virtually unlimited opportunities to the product designer with the added benefit of low tooling costs and short lead times.

 

It is not just in new product design where aluminium extrusions are leading the way. In existing products, substitution of other materials and processes by aluminium extrusions can result in major cost savings through fewer components, reduced finishing, simplified assembly and improved supply chain logistics.

 

Clip-fits, screw-ports and circuit-board location grooves are just a few ways of reducing components and simplifying assembly at no additional cost.

 

Aluminium’s excellent corrosion resistance means that often no finishing is required. However, if additional corrosion resistance or aesthetics are important, there is a whole range of suitable finishing processes from polishing and brushing through to anodising and painting.

 

The anodising process offers unique benefits in terms of protection with almost no impact on the components eventual recyclability.

 

It can be that the low cost tooling, quick turnaround and the ability to produce a range of different length components from stock lengths can transform the supply chain. A leading supplier of electric motors shifted his production from aluminium castings. This not only revolutionised the production process but also resulted in increased strength, improved thermal conductivity and reduced risk for corrosion for the housings.

 

Different length motor housings can be produced from stock lengths, new designs can now go from the drawing board to production in 4 to 6 weeks at only a fraction of the tooling costs.

Extrusion Process:

The whole manufacturing and production process starts with the design. It is here that the extrusion takes shape and features are built in to reduce weight, simplify assembly, add functionality and minimise finishing costs. Here we take advantage of the unique benefits of aluminium, in combination with the extrusion process, to make a cost-effective product with optimal functionality and an attractive appearance.

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Direct Extrusion:

The direct extrusion process can be clearly seen in the schematic diagram below. Cylindrical aluminium alloy billets of cast or extruded manufacture are heated to between 450º and 500º before being loaded into a container and the billet squeezed through a die orifce using ram pressures of up to 680MPa. The die is supported by a series of back dies and bolsters so that the main press load is transferred to a front platen.

Additional Information:

• Item Code: 11454777
• Production Capacity: 1000 METRIC TONS
• Delivery Time: READY STOCK