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Understand aluminum extrusion
Evergreen, plain-English education on extrusions, aluminum types, finishing, and design — so you can specify with confidence.
What is aluminum extrusion?
What extrusion is, how a profile is made, when to choose it.
Read →6063 vs. 6061 Aluminum
The alloy families AES runs and how to pick one.
Read →The Extrusion Process
Billet to finished profile, step by step.
Read →Finishing Options
Anodize, powder coat, mill finish — trade-offs.
Read →Designing for Extrusion
Practical rules that cut cost and lead time.
Read →Aluminum Grades for Extrusions
Choosing the right alloy and temper — 6063, 6061, 6005A, T5 vs T6.
Read →The Aluminum Billet Supply Chain
Where billet comes from and why price and supply move — a buyer's guide to supply risk.
Read →The Reshoring Playbook
A decision tool for moving your extrusion supply onshore, with a readiness scorecard.
Read →Glossary
Plain-English definitions of industry terms.
Read →New guides are added regularly.