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Press Status
Live

30,000 T

Press Capacity

4 Weeks

Die Tooling

3 Open

Slots This Month

72% capacity utilized

Industrial Aluminum Extrusion · Since 1987

Custom
Profiles.
4-Week Tooling.
No Minimums.

30,000-ton press capacity. In-house die tooling. ±0.002″ precision class. Curtain walls, heat sinks, and conveyor frames shipped to three continents.

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Spec Sheets

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Alloy Selection

Alloy

6063-T5

Architectural Grade

Tensile Strength27 ksi
Yield Strength21 ksi
Elongation12%
Hardness60 HRB
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6063-T5 Full Datasheet

Preferred alloy for curtain wall mullions, window frames, and architectural trim. Excellent surface finish for anodizing. Optimal for complex cross-sections with thin walls.

Max Circle Size

14″ dia.

Min Wall

0.060″

Finish

Anodize / Powder

Stock Lead

2–3 weeks

Alloy

6061-T6

Structural Grade

Tensile Strength45 ksi
Yield Strength40 ksi
Elongation10%
Hardness95 HRB
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6061-T6 Full Datasheet

Workhorse alloy for conveyor frames, heat sinks, and industrial structural members. Machines cleanly and accepts anodize well. Higher strength-to-weight than 6063.

Max Circle Size

12″ dia.

Min Wall

0.080″

Finish

Anodize / Mill / Coat

Stock Lead

2–4 weeks

Alloy

7075-T6

High-Strength Grade

Tensile Strength83 ksi
Yield Strength73 ksi
Elongation11%
Hardness87 HRB
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7075-T6 Full Datasheet

Aerospace-grade alloy for demanding structural applications. Used in defense, motorsport, and precision industrial equipment where weight savings at high load are critical.

Max Circle Size

8″ dia.

Min Wall

0.100″

Finish

Mill / Hard Anodize

Stock Lead

4–6 weeks

Tolerance Classes

Tolerance Class

±0.004″

Standard Precision

ClassAA-Standard
Straightness0.008″/ft
Twist1° / 6ft
SurfaceRa 125 μin
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Standard Tolerance Scope

Meets AA dimensional tolerance standards for general industrial applications. Suitable for conveyor components, framing systems, and non-mating structural extrusions.

Applies To

All Alloys

Lead Time

Standard

Price Tier

Base

Inspection

CMM Spot Check

Tolerance Class

±0.002″

Precision Class

ClassAA-Precision
Straightness0.004″/ft
Twist0.5° / 6ft
SurfaceRa 63 μin
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Precision Tolerance Scope

Full CMM inspection on every lot. Required for heat sink fins, T-slot bearing surfaces, and any profile where mating parts must assemble without secondary machining.

Applies To

6063, 6061

Lead Time

+1 Week

Price Tier

+12%

Inspection

100% CMM

Surface Finishing

Surface Finish

Anodize

Type II & Type III

Type II Thickness0.0002–0.001″
Type III (Hard)0.001–0.002″
Colors12 Standard
Salt Spray1,000 hrs
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Anodize Spec Sheet

In-house anodize line handles Type II decorative and Type III hard coat. Architectural clear, black, and bronze standard. Custom RAL color matching on 5K+ lb orders.

Min Order

No Minimum

Masking

Available

Sealing

DI Water / Chrome

Lead Add

+3 Days

Surface Finish

Powder Coat

TGIC Polyester

Thickness2–4 mil
Gloss Range20–90 GU
Impact160 in-lb
ColorsRAL Full Palette
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Powder Coat Spec Sheet

Electrostatic spray + convection cure. Full RAL color palette available. Architectural-grade TGIC polyester standard; PVDF fluoropolymer available for exterior curtain wall.

Min Order

500 lbs

Texture

Smooth / Wrinkle

Primer

Chrome-Free Avail.

Lead Add

+5 Days

Secondary Operations

Secondary Ops

CNC Machining

In-House 5-Axis

Max Length240″
Positional±0.001″
Spindle Speed18,000 rpm
ProgramsDXF / STEP / G-Code
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CNC Machining Capabilities

On-site 5-axis CNC eliminates the second-source step. Drill patterns, counterbores, slots, and thread-milling in a single setup. Supports prototype-to-production on the same machine.

Materials

All Al Alloys

Threads

UNC / UNF / Metric

Fixturing

Custom Jigs Avail.

Lot Size

1 to 100K+ pcs

Secondary Ops

Punching & Bending

CNC Turret + Press Brake

Punch Force80 Ton
Bend Radius1T min
Angle Tolerance±0.5°
LengthUp to 20ft
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Punching & Bending Specs

CNC turret punch handles hole patterns to ±0.005″. Press brake bending with back-gauge to ±0.5°. Ideal for bracket integration, mounting flanges, and heat sink fin bending.

Min Hole

0.125″ dia.

Max Holes/Part

200

Setup

Included

Lead Add

+2 Days

Die Tooling to Shipment

The Extrusion
Process.

CNC die tooling machine cutting precision aluminum extrusion die in machine shop

Die Tooling

4 Weeks

From DXF to first extrusion — guaranteed.

Price-locked at quote

T-Slot Profile

01

Die Design & Tooling

4-Week Guaranteed

Our in-house tool room operates 3 CNC die-sinking EDM machines. Submit your DXF — we quote die complexity, prototype schedule, and first-article timeline in 24 hours.

In-House EDMCAD/CAM SimulationFirst Article Inspection
02

Billet Heating & Extrusion

850–950°F Billet

7-inch and 10-inch container presses. Billet heated to extrusion temperature in induction furnaces, then rammed through the die at up to 30,000 tons. Exit speed controlled to ±0.5 ft/min.

30,000-Ton PressInduction HeatingSpeed Control
03

Stretching & Aging

±0.002″ Achievable

Run-out table puller maintains tension as the profile cools. Stretcher corrects bow and twist before saw cut. Artificial aging in T5/T6 ovens locks mechanical properties.

CNC StretcherAging OvensStraightness Control
04

Finishing & Secondary Ops

Single-Source

Anodize, powder coat, CNC machining, and punching — all under one roof. No second-source coordination. One PO, one contact, one ship date.

Anodize LinePowder CoatCNC + Punch
30,000TonsPress Capacity
4WeeksDie Tooling Guaranteed
3ContinentsActive Shipments
±0.002″Precision Class
37YearsIn Operation
0MinOrder Minimums
30,000TonsPress Capacity
4WeeksDie Tooling Guaranteed
3ContinentsActive Shipments
±0.002″Precision Class
37YearsIn Operation
0MinOrder Minimums
Volume & Lead Time

Logistics
Proof.

Prototype

1K – 10K lbs/yr

Lead Time

3–4 Weeks

Die Cost

Included

First-article inspection
No minimum run
DXF review within 24h
Most Common

Production

10K – 100K lbs/yr

Lead Time

2–3 Weeks

Die Cost

Amortized

Dedicated press slots
Blanket PO pricing
JIT shipping available

Volume

100K+ lbs/yr

Lead Time

1–2 Weeks

Die Cost

Free

Vendor-managed inventory
Dedicated account engineer
On-site quality visits
Modern curtain wall glass facade building showing aluminum extrusion mullions and profiles in architectural application

Sector

Curtain Wall

Mullions, transoms, and pressure plates for commercial façade systems.

Electronic heat sink with aluminum fins for thermal management in industrial electronics

Sector

Heat Sinks & Thermal

Industrial conveyor frame system with aluminum extrusion T-slot profiles in manufacturing facility

Sector

Conveyor & T-Slot Frames

Field Verification

Engineers
Verified.

Real procurement engineers, real tolerance reports, real lead times. No marketing copy — these are RFQ outcomes.

"
We spec'd ±0.003″ on our heat sink fins. Extrude came back and said they could hold ±0.002″ on the same die — and they did. Every lot. CMM reports included without asking.
±0.002″ held across 14 lots
Marcus Hollenbeck headshot — Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Apex Thermal Systems

Marcus Hollenbeck

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Apex Thermal Systems · Power Electronics

"
Die tooling in 4 weeks isn't a promise most shops keep. Extrude had our first article in hand at 26 days. We've been running the same die for 3 years — zero dimensional drift.
26-day first article, 3-year die life
Priya Subramaniam headshot — Procurement Director at Meridian Façade Group

Priya Subramaniam

Procurement Director

Meridian Façade Group · Curtain Wall

"
Our previous supplier quoted 10-week tooling and 50,000 lb minimums. Extrude tooled the die in 4 weeks, ran our 8,000 lb prototype order, and delivered anodized and CNC-drilled. One PO.
8,000 lb prototype, fully finished
Derek Wainwright headshot — VP Operations at NorthLine Automation

Derek Wainwright

VP Operations

NorthLine Automation · Industrial Automation

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