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Aluminium,written down.
From alloy selection to surface treatment, from extrusion to installation — technical writing from the production floor.
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Manufacturing precision in architectural profiles: extrusion and coating
A profile's wind-load resistance, barrier fit and surface performance are decided at the extrusion press and the coating line, not on site.
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Let’s start with a cross-section.
A DWG, a DXF or a dimensioned sketch is enough. Add your alloy, temper and surface treatment preference, and we will come back with die status and lead time.