What are the general processing methods for Aluminum Extrusions ?

December 28, 2024

Aluminum profile processing is a multi-step and multi link process that requires strict control of the quality and process parameters of each link to ensure the performance and quality of the final product.

Let's follow the editor to take a look at the general processing methods for aluminum profiles?

1、 Basic processing method

Cutting and processing

Definition: Cutting is one of the basic operations in aluminum profile processing.

Common methods include mechanical cutting, laser cutting, water cutting, etc. Mechanical cutting is suitable for thicker aluminum profiles and is carried out using equipment such as sawing machines or cutting machines; Laser cutting is suitable for thin aluminum materials and has the characteristics of high precision and high efficiency; Water cutting uses high-pressure water flow to cut aluminum materials, with a smooth cutting surface and no heat affected zone.

Application scenario: Commonly used for preliminary forming and size adjustment of aluminum profiles.

Bending processing

Definition: By applying a certain external force, aluminum undergoes plastic deformation to achieve the desired shape and angle.

Common methods include cold bending and hot bending. Cold bending is the process of bending aluminum at room temperature and is suitable for thinner aluminum materials; And hot bending is the process of heating aluminum to a certain temperature before bending, which is suitable for thicker aluminum materials.

Application scenario: Commonly used in the fields of building doors, windows, decoration, etc., to produce aluminum profile products of various shapes and angles.

Drilling processing

Definition: Mainly used for making connection holes, installation holes, etc.

Common methods include drilling with drilling machines, milling machines, etc.

Attention: During the drilling process, it is necessary to pay attention to the accuracy of parameters such as hole diameter, hole depth, and hole spacing to ensure that the processed aluminum profiles can meet the requirements for use.

Application scenario: Widely used in the connection and installation process of aluminum profiles.

Tapping processing

Definition: A processing method for producing internal threads on aluminum materials.

Tool: A specialized tapping machine is required.

Features: It has the characteristics of firm connection and easy disassembly.

Application scenario: commonly used for making connectors, fasteners, etc.

Milling processing

Definition: A method of processing aluminum profiles using a milling machine.

Features: It can process various shapes and sizes of planes, grooves, protrusions, etc., with advantages such as high processing accuracy and good surface quality.

Application scenario: Commonly used for making complex structural components of aluminum profiles.

2、 Semi finished product processing method

extrusion

Definition: The production of aluminum profiles is made by extruding aluminum ingots through molds.

Characteristics: The specifications of aluminum profiles extruded from different molds are different. Conventional aluminum profile molds are available, but non-standard aluminum profile molds require customization.

Application scenario: It is the main method for processing semi-finished aluminum profiles, capable of producing various cross-sectional shapes of aluminum profiles.

School Direct

Definition: The straightness of aluminum profiles needs to be straightened using a straightening instrument, meeting industry standards and daily needs.

Importance: The straightness of aluminum profiles meets the standard, which is one of the important criteria for the quality of aluminum profiles.

Application scenario: After extrusion molding, it is usually necessary to straighten the aluminum profile to ensure that its straightness meets the requirements for use.

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