Aluminum Extrusions Blog

Building a Strong Foundation with Aluminum Beams

justinea — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:59:21 +0000

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As most structures incorporate aluminum beams in their foundation system, I would guess that aluminum beams are used in the structure— whether it be a house or a building— that you are sitting in right

The Many Forms of Aluminum Extrusions

justinea — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:00:46 +0000

Aluminum Extrusions image courtesy of Mid-States Aluminum Corp.

Anteros is referred to as the god of requited love in Greek mythology. An English 19th century experimental sculp

Thank Goodness for Heat Sinks!

justinea — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:58:16 +0000

Heat Sink image courtesy of Fab Masters Company, Inc.

One definition of the word sink is to “gradually decrease or decline in value, amount, quality or intensity”. Using thi

The Building Blocks of Architectural Aluminum

justinea — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:37:40 +0000

Architectural Aluminum image courtesy of Profile Precision Extrusions.

There is a well-known skyscraper in south Chicago named the Monadnock Building which happens to be the tallest commercial load-bearing masonry

A Good Perspective on Aluminum Framing

justinea — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:36:29 +0000

Aluminum Frames image courtesy of Parker Hannifin Corp.

As the daughter of a working artist, let me tell you— aluminum frames don’t come cheap but they are unquestionably v

From Here to There on Aluminum Extruded Tubing

justinea — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:23:32 +0000

Aluminum Extruded Tubing image courtesy of Yarde Metals, Inc.

My uncle plays the guitar very well and has been ever since I’ve known him. He owns many different guitars, and e

The Many Shapes of Aluminum

justinea — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:01:29 +0000

Aluminum Shapes image courtesy of Johnson Bros. Metal Forming.

There are many structures and buildings in the world constructed, at least partially, with aluminum. Despite being

On the Right Track with Aluminum Channels

justinea — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:00:05 +0000

Aluminum Channels image courtesy of Northern States Metals.

Even a little kid can understand that things move more efficiently if you roll it. We probably all learn this when we first start using roller-skates/blad

A Close-Up on Aluminum Profiles

justinea — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:59:59 +0000

Aluminum Profiles image courtesy of Aluminum Extruded Shapes, Inc.

I loved using cookie cutters as a child. It felt, in a way, like a shortcut or a cheat sheet to perfection. Being the younger, less competent and s

The Foundations of Structural Aluminum

justinea — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:54:54 +0000

Structural Aluminum image courtesy of Talan Products, Inc.

The range of things aluminum and aluminum alloyed with additional metals is long and wide, ranging from pop cans to ai