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 now while reading this blog. And if not aluminum, stainless steel and Continue reading
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 sculptor by the name of Sir Alfred Gilbert made a highly-regarded and, in my opinion, very beautiful representation of her which can still be viewed atop the Continue reading
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 this line of thought, it shouldn’t be too difficult to figure out what a heat a heat sink is. If you think about it, a heat sink is like Continue reading
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 building ever constructed, and at the time of its completion it was said to be the largest Continue reading
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 very attractive and versatile. This shouldn’t be surprising, as aluminum has a reputation for Continue reading
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 every time I visit him, he’s always managed to acquire another one; his house is full of them— from old to new, 6 string to Continue reading
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 a soft metal initially, when aluminum is alloyed with other materials, such as magnesium and silicone, it is quite strong and is highly Continue reading
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/blades or riding. Or the first time we need to move something too heavy to pick up and carry and so we instinctively start Continue reading
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 skilled sister to my older, wizened brother usually Continue reading
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 airplanes. On one hand, its got that lightweight, easily sanitized, corrosive resistant thing going for itself, which is why it is one of the most popular materials used in Continue reading