When off-the-shelf solutions aren’t enough, Clinton Aluminum can help you go custom. Whether you’re developing a new product or improving a current design, custom extrusion shapes offer unmatched flexibility and performance. Clinton Aluminum works directly with trusted aluminum mills to create specialized dies to your exact specifications. That means we can deliver aluminum extrusions shaped exactly how you need them.
The Benefits of Custom Extrusions
- Design Freedom: Optimize strength, weight, and functionality with a shape made just for your application.
- Reduced Waste: Eliminate unnecessary material and secondary machining.
- Streamlined Production: Get parts closer to finished form right from the start.
How the Aluminum Extrusion Process Works
Aluminum extrusion is a process that transforms aluminum alloy into objects with a defined cross-sectional profile. Here’s how it works:
- Design the Die: A custom die is engineered to match your specific profile requirements.
- Heat the Billet: A solid aluminum billet is heated until it reaches a malleable state.
- Extrude the Shape: The heated billet is forced through the die, forming the custom shape.
- Cool and Cut: The extruded material is cooled and cut to the desired length.
- Finish as Needed: Additional processing like stretching, aging, or surface finishing may be applied depending on the application.
The result? A continuous piece of aluminum that matches your exact specifications, ready for integration into your product or system.
Let’s shape something great together.
If you’re ready to create a custom extrusion, contact Clinton Aluminum today to start the process.
