Understanding aluminium extrusion process Aluminium extrusion is a process by which a billet made of an aluminium alloy is forced to pass through a die with a particular cross-sectional profile. The extruded shapes differ according to the die shape of the cross-sectional profile. They could be of three main kinds; a) Solid, with no enclosed…
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Aluminium in the form of bauxite ore is the third most abundant element found on earth after oxygen and silicon. Alumina or aluminium oxide is extracted from bauxite ore by means of the Bayer process. Aluminium smelting is the process by which an aluminium company extracts aluminium from its oxide, Alumina. It is the second…
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Aluminium can be considered as a modern man’s metal. According to historic evidence, copper and iron started being in use by early humans 9000 years ago, whereas aluminium dates back to less than 200 years of usage. The first person to produce aluminium, in 1825, was Hans Christian Ørsted in Copenhagen, Denmark. In fact, it…
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The use of Aluminium in various forms is gaining popularity due to its flexibility, durability and strength when compared to other industrial metals. Aluminium extrusion and fabrications are used extensively in areas of Manufacturing, Automotives, Household appliances, Power and Construction. Aluminium extrusions are created by forcing the billets into predesigned moulds under high pressure to…
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