Plan Anodized Appearance Before Machining Starts
Coordinate alloy, surface preparation, machining marks, masking and finished dimensions before anodizing visible aluminum components.
Designing Telescopic Aluminum Tubes for a Consistent Fit
Define section geometry, straightness, overlap, guidance and finished surfaces together when planning a telescopic aluminum tube assembly.
Extrusion or CNC Machining: How to Choose the Starting Form
Compare repeated cross-sections, tooling, machining access and order volume when choosing the starting form for a custom aluminum component.