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Aluminum extrusion profile
The aluminum extrusion process is the plastic deformation process of the block. First, preheat the aluminum blank to a specified temperature that is still comfortably below the melting point of the material to promote plastic flow of the material. The heated blank is then pressed through a mold, which is designed to shape the blank and form a corresponding profile section.
Aluminum is a very commonly specified material for extrusion and shape contours because aluminum has mechanical properties and is very suitable for forming and forming metals from billets. The high ductility of aluminum means that metal can be easily formed into various cross-sections without expending a lot of energy, and the melting point of aluminum is usually about half that of ordinary steel. Both of these facts mean that the aluminum extrusion process has a relatively low energy footprint, which translates into lower tooling and manufacturing costs. Finally, aluminum also has a high strength-to-weight ratio, making it an excellent choice for industrial applications.
Aluminum Profile
It is possible to create complex aluminum extruded profiles with various thicknesses. These configuration files can have various complex void spaces, which are necessary for end-use applications. In order to facilitate various automation applications and meet any performance weight requirements, a variety of internal voids can be used. The most common Type of Aluminum Profile is a hollow beam profile, which is just a variation of square profile. There are other contour types, such as triangular, single radius and L-shaped contours.
As a by-product of the extrusion process, small, almost invisible lines sometimes appear on the surface of the profile. This is the result of the extrusion tool, other surface treatments can be specified to remove these lines. In order to improve the surface finish of the extruded profile section, some secondary surface treatment operations can be performed, such as end milling after the main extrusion molding process. These machining operations can be specified to improve the surface geometry by reducing the overall surface roughness of the extrusion profile to improve the part profile. These treatments are usually specified in applications that require precise positioning of parts or must strictly control mating surfaces.
Aluminum Profile is most commonly used in industrial automation applications, such as process lines and automatic motion applications throughout the manufacturing industry. They are strong and lightweight, so they can be easily handled manually and can be constructed into various configurations according to the requirements of automated structures. In addition to traditional automation applications, structural aluminum profiles are even designated as part of the weight reduction. In this sense, they are increasingly being used as a framework for other end-use consumer products. With the development of more advanced aluminum alloys and surface coating technologies, their uses are expanding to these new areas.
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