Aluminum Extrusion Fabrication
Aluminum Extrusion Fabrication: Die Making, Bending, Stamping, Cutting, Sawing, Punching, Mechanical Joining, Fastener Assembly,
Welding, Spot Welding, Drilling, Tapping, Part Assembly,
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hoosier Trim Products (HTP) specializes in post-production
fabrication of aluminum extrusions. The fabrication services we
offer include:
- Simple Die Making
- Bending
- Stamping
- Cutting / Sawing
- Punching
- Mechanical Joining
- Fastener Assembly
- Welding
- Spot Welding
- Drilling
- Tapping
- Component Part Assembly
- Special Packaging
- J.I.T. Delivery Systems
As part of our "One-Stop Solution" philosophy, we can also
provide additional services, through our network of high quality
specialty manufacturers, to help produce your part or product, from
design concept to finishing and custom packaging, in one efficient,
economical package.
Our integrated approach provides customers with
accurate quotes for all aspects of the project, high quality
precision-engineered products, lower production and handling costs,
and just-in-time delivery anywhere in the country, with quality
always our # 1 priority.
As a part of our service to reduce your workload and save your
valuable time, HTP's experienced
Purchasing Department will handle all the details for acquiring dies and
materials for the extrusions, extrusion production, and any fabrications needed. We also
coordinate with vendors' and clients' accounting departments to keep
all charges (debits & credits) balanced.
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Aluminum Extrusions: Produce High Quality, Low Cost Parts
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As one of the most abundant metals available, aluminum is
relatively low cost when compared with stainless steel and other
alloys. Some of
the unique features that make aluminum extrusion parts desirable
include:
- High strength-to-weight ratio - one-third the weight of
steel
- High speed machining
- Easy component joining:
- Highly resistant to corrosion
- Flexibility - strength and hardness adjusted by the
addition of elements like:
- Silicon
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Copper
- Will not burn
- Non-Magnetic
- Increases in strength as temperature decreases
- Highly efficient Thermal / Electrical Conductor
- Non-Toxic
- Reflective - can be polished to bright finish
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Advantages of Aluminum Extrusions vs. Other Forms of
Metal Fabrication
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While many metals can be extruded, aluminum is considered the
best all around extrusion metal because of its unique combination of
properties. In addition to the inherent qualities of aluminum, as
discussed above, there are a number
of advantages to extrusions versus machining
individual parts:
- Can be designed for high strength because metal can be
placed where it's needed
- The most economical way to
make parts with a constant cross
section - the more parts produced, the lower
the cost per part
For more details about the advantages of using aluminum versus
other metals and alloys, read
Advantages of Aluminum Extrusions.
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Applications for Aluminum Extrusions
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The variety of
applications for aluminum extrusions are
virtually unlimited.
Extrusions can produce parts that range from
very small to very big, and almost any quantity can be economically
produced if the
shape fits the extrusion process.
For more information, and examples of the types of products that
can be produced, read
Applications for Aluminum Extrusions.
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Aluminum Extrusions: Common Integrated Design Components
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Extruded aluminum parts can incorporate a variety of design
components for fastening or joining of parts. Some of the more
common design elements include:
- Uni-strut type fasteners - excellent ability to hold
together
- Dove tails - good strength and effectiveness
- Screw bosses - most common extrusion fastener,
especially for bezels and end plates
- Shaft locks - for connecting a pair of extrusions
- Snap fits - a method of connecting extrusions that is
easy and quick
- Sheet metal screws - pre-drilled holes suit these
well
- Rivets - work well for parts that are closed
- Retainers - prevent nuts in extrusions from shifting
during assembly
- Threaded groove details - for holding parts together with
machine screws
- Separate extrusion - for joining two units
together
- Slide fits - work well for shorter pieces
- Ball and socket hinges -
for doors and roll-ups; appropriate for sliding or stationary parts
- Tongue-and-groove joints - for keeping components parallel
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