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Practical guides for buying extruded aluminium.

Plain-language articles written by the people who run the presses — on the process, the alloys and the finishes, so your specifications land right the first time.

Published 2026-07-22

How aluminium extrusion works — from billet to finished profile

A plain-language walk through the extrusion process: billet and die preparation, the press, quenching, stretching, ageing, and what it all means for your order.

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Published 2026-07-22

6060, 6063, 6005A or 6082 — choosing the right alloy for your profile

The four workhorse alloys of architectural and industrial extrusion, compared in plain terms: strength, surface finish, machinability, and which applications each one fits.

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Published 2026-07-22

Anodizing vs powder coating — choosing a finish for aluminium profiles

The two dominant finishes for extruded aluminium, compared honestly: how each works, where each wins, and how to specify them so you get what you expect.

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