How To Choose Custom Aluminum Extrusions
Leave a CommentClick to Expand Initially developed to shape fluid forms in processing raw material, extrusion became one of the most advanced processes in which aluminum is formed into different shapes and sizes. Extruded aluminum offers various advantages for parts and products. For instance, it features natural anti-corrosive properties that can be further enhanced through anodizing and […]
What To Look For in Aluminum Machining Services
Leave a CommentClick to Expand Aluminum machining involves cutting, shaping, and forming aluminum to create precise and accurate parts and components. This process has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the material’s many benefits. Its advantages include high strength and machinability, hardness, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, heat tolerance, low cost, and overall versatility. To fully […]
Temper Designations for Aluminum
Leave a CommentClick to Expand Aluminum is popular for various applications due to its lightweight, strength, and corrosion resistance. The mechanical properties of aluminum can be altered using several processes, including work hardening and adding alloying elements; however, one of the most common ways of altering certain grades of aluminum is through tempering. Since the tempering process […]
Guide to 6061 Aluminum
Leave a CommentClick to Expand One of the most important considerations when designing an industrial project is the materials involved. With metal alloys, it can be challenging to select the best option because there are so many. Aluminum is a popular material for a wide range of industrial projects, with an equally vast range of alloys. Aluminum […]
Guide to Aluminum 6063
Leave a CommentWhen deciding on the right aluminum alloy for your extrusion project, you may have questions about how to choose from so many options. However, 6063 aluminum is an easy choice, since it offers good strength, machinability, corrosion resistance, and other desirable properties. This guide will outline 6063 aluminum’s features, applications, benefits, and types to help […]
Outlining the Aluminum Extrusion Process
Leave a CommentAt Richardson Metals, Inc., we’ve provided aluminum extrusions to customers in a wide range of industries for over 40 years. This extensive experience allows us to create extrusions from a variety of grades in different shapes, sizes, and volumes. If you’re wondering how we bring your ideas to reality, read on. Below, we outline the […]
6061 vs. 6063 Aluminum
Leave a CommentRichardson Metals, Inc. has been a nationwide supplier of aluminum, aluminum extrusions, and a myriad of other material components since 1980. With a team focused on product quality and customer satisfaction, Richardson Metals offers custom aluminum extrusions, extruded metal shapes, aluminum machining, and related value-added services like finishing, prototyping, and specialty production. Two of the […]