How to Calculate Aluminium Profile Weight per Metre (and Why It Decides Your Price)
Every extrusion quotation rests on one number: aluminium profile weight per metre. Price per kilogram, freight class and the load
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Extrusion Die Trial and First Article Approval: What to Sign Off Before Mass Production
A die trial run and first article approval decide whether a custom extrusion order ships on time. A practical sign-off checklist for engineers and buyers, covering dimensional inspection, cross-sections, anodizing and salt spray validation.
Minimum Bend Radius for Aluminium Extrusions: How to Specify Curved Profiles
Specifying a curved aluminium profile is where many projects stall. A section that extrudes perfectly straight can crack or collapse