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− To give background to calculation methods for aluminium members in order to understand the specific behaviour of statically loaded aluminium alloy structures. Prerequisites: − Basic structural mechanics and design philosophy − Structural aluminium alloys and product forms Note:
General Characteristics. The unique combinations of properties provided by aluminum and its alloys make aluminum one of the most ver-satile, economical, and attractive metallic materials for a broad range of uses—from soft, highly ductile wrapping foil to the most demanding engi-neering applications.
All aluminium alloys can be extruded but some are less suitable than others, requiring higher pressures, allowing only low extrusion speeds and/or having less than acceptable surface finish and section complexity.
This article describes the direct hot extrusion process and the typical sequence of operations for producing extruded aluminum shapes from soft and medium-grade aluminum alloys, hard alloys, and aluminum-matrix composites.
extrusion process makes it possible to integrate a number of secondary functions into the design of the platform planking. For example, an extruded solution can: 1) resist bending stress (floor thickness) 2) resist spot stress (wall thickness) 3) resist torsion stress (hollow section) 4) facilitate joining ("groove and tongue", tack welding)
Aluminum extrusion is a very competitive technology for creating profiles for new products with short lead times, a wide range of properties associated with various alloys, and design flex-ibility.
T-slot aluminum extrusions generally enable quick design and manufacturing of structural frames, but their design can have a huge effect on overall structural integrity. Below are our three top design tips for creating reliable, rigid, and industrial-grade t-slot aluminum extrusion structures.
