Resources to Improve Your Extrusion Designs

Looking for information on aluminum extrusion design and manufacturing? Our resource library offers several free informative guides, technical data sheets, and case studies for you to download and use.

Warehouse Automation Case Study

Warehouse Automation: Supporting Major Manufacturer's Explosive Growth

Power Management Case Study

Data Centers: 10-Year Partnership Supported 600% Growth for a Power Management Pioneer

Medical Device Case Study

Medical Device: 9-Year Partnership Delivers Complex Medical-Grade Linear Motion Solutions

Die Tooling Costs Design Guide

Aluminum Extrusion Design: 7 Decisions that Increase Your Die Tooling Costs

Detailed guide addresses seven factors that impact the cost of an extrusion die and offers tips to save time and money.

Aluminum Extrusion Design Mistakes to Avoid

Aluminum Extrusion Design: 6 Mistakes Designers Make & How to Avoid Them

Save time and money by avoiding these six common design issues aluminum extrusion manufacturers see on new profile designs.

5 Ways to Reduce Product Costs

5 Ways to Reduce Your Manufactured Product Costs

Insights on five effective ways product manufacturers can reduce costs and improve their bottom lines.

Fitness Equipment Case Study

Sporting Equipment: 30 Year Partnership Supports Global Brand

LED Lighting Design Challenges

3 Toughest LED Lighting Design Challenges Solved Using Aluminum Extrusions

Read how aluminum extrusions can help LED lighting designers & manufacturers build more reliable, efficient & cost-effective fixtures.

Aluminum Extrusion Billets

Comprehensive Aluminum Extrusion Temper Guide

When considering the use of extruded aluminum, designers should be familiar with aluminum alloys and tempers. Here is a complete list of tempers.

Product Designer's Guide to Ordering Aluminum Extrusions

Product Designer's Guide to Ordering Custom Aluminum Extrusions

Practical guide covers the 10 most common questions extruders ask when they receive a Request for Quote to produce custom aluminum profiles.

Anodized Aluminum Extrusions

Choosing the Right Finish for Your Aluminum Extrusion Profile

Learn about the different surface finishing techniques for aluminum extrusion profile and how to choose the best finish to enhance, protect or prep your profile.

Aluminum Extrusion Die Types

Aluminum Extrusion 101: Understanding Extrusion Die Types

Learn how an extrusion die is designed to create different profile shapes and why those differences impact the die manufacturing cost.