Heat Treatment of Aluminium Profiles: T5 vs T6 Explained
T5 and T6 are the two tempers on every extrusion quote. What they actually mean, how they change the metal, and when each one is the right choice for your profile.
T5 and T6 are the two tempers on every extrusion quote. What they actually mean, how they change the metal, and when each one is the right choice for your profile.
Copper conducts heat twice as well, yet aluminium wins most heat sink applications. Why thermal designers choose aluminium – and when copper is still worth the price.
Three ways to make a heat sink, three very different cost and performance profiles. A practical comparison to pick the right manufacturing process for your thermal design.