Aluminium+Technology

On this page you will find information relating to working with Aluminium and calculating quantities and costs of Aluminium. Aluminium is available in many different forms. For example: Sheet (e,g. Checquer plate) Cast (handles) Extrusions ( most common form) Tubes (square and round) To see a full a range of aluminium products you can visit the following websites: [|http://www.alspec.com.au] http://www.lidco.com.au/ http://www.capral.com.au/ http://www.ullrichmetals.com.au/custext.htm @http://gjames.com/aluminium

The files below contain a lot of the information you require on aluminium types, finishes and working with aluminium. Use Aluminum Sections for fabrication Assemble Aluminium Framework Costing Aluminium details

Aluminium Extrusion process
The aluminium extrusion process is basically like making sausage. The aluminium billet is forced through small apeture, (the extrusion shape) and dragged out and docked to length. Watch this video to see how its done. media type="youtube" key="iiGlq7408ME" height="268" width="448"

Aluminium Anodising
Anodising is the process of chemically surface hardening of aluminium to provide greater wear and corrosion resistance and can be used to add colour and brightness to the surface. Watch this video to see how its done.

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Powder coating aluminium
Powder coating aluminium provides the surface with a tough durable "Plasticised" coating that is tougher than a painted finish and protects against corrosion. Watch this video to see how its done. media type="youtube" key="0CeMDvzAJ7k" height="307" width="384" more information on powder caoting can be found at Wikipedia. Follow the link. []

Mechanical finishes on aluminium
Aluminium can have a finish applied mechanically, such as polishing or abrushed finish brushed

Polishing aluminium
Polishing aluminium involves the use of sanders, grinders, buffing wheels (called mops) and abrasive compounds. it is long process but can provide a mirror finish to aluminium that can then be clear powder coated to provide a scratch resistent surface. Watch these videos to see how polishing is done. media type="youtube" key="Vp-aL7ega5o" height="305" width="383"

Milling aluminium
Milling aluminium is the process of cutting holes and maching recesses into aluminum profiles. You need special cutters and lubricant to help in the process. Watch this video to see the operation of milling maching and what it is capable of. media type="youtube" key="gBYLEW6vFDE" height="272" width="448"