Short answer: Aluminum extrusions are pushed through a die to make complex, lightweight, corrosion-resistant profiles in almost any cross-section. 6000-series alloys (6061, 6063) dominate for their extrudability and strength, with tempers from soft O to aged T5/T6. Specify the alloy, temper, profile drawing, and surface finish to get a cost-effective, ready-to-assemble part.
At a Glance
Why Extrude Aluminum?
Extrusion turns a billet into a continuous, near-net-shape profile in one pass – far cheaper than machining a complex section from solid stock. The result is light, stiff, corrosion-resistant, and easy to join by welding or bolting. That is why extrusions appear in windows, frames, heat sinks, rails, and EV structures.
Alloys and Tempers
The chart shows the workhorses. 6063 is the architectural alloy – easy to extrude with a bright anodized finish. 6061 is stronger and used for structural and marine frames (see our marine-grade aluminum guide). Tempers matter: T5/T6 are age-hardened for strength; O is soft for forming.
Specifying a Profile
- Cross-section drawing: with critical dimensions and tolerances.
- Alloy & temper: e.g. 6063-T5, 6061-T6.
- Selesai: mill, anodized, powder-coated, or painted.
- Length & quantity: standard or cut-to-length.
Sourcing Extrusions from HXSCO
HXSCO supplies aluminum in extruded and other forms. Send your profile drawing, alloy, temper, finish, and quantity and we will quote tooling, lead time, and unit price – and advise on the most extrudable alloy for your design.
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6000-series alloys – especially 6063 for architectural and 6061 for structural/marine use – because they extrude well and age-harden to good strength.
They are age-hardened tempers: T5 is cooled and aged, T6 is solution-heat-treated and aged, giving higher strength than soft O or F tempers.
6063 extrudes easily into thin, complex sections and takes a bright anodized finish, ideal for architectural profiles.
Yes. Most architectural extrusions are anodized or powder-coated for color and added corrosion protection.
Provide the cross-section drawing, alloy and temper, surface finish, length, and quantity; HXSCO will quote tooling and unit price.
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