Manufacturing Capabilities
One-stop aluminum fabrication
Extrusion is the root, but a finished part usually needs more. We run CNC machining, tube bending, welding and surface treatment in one managed flow — so your part moves through every step without changing suppliers.
Forming & finishing, under one roof
Each capability is a page with real equipment and parameters — the details buyers use to qualify a supplier. Start with the one closest to your part.
How a part moves through our shop
A typical build-to-print aluminum part passes several of these steps. We sequence them so the part is made once, not handed between vendors:
- Extrude (if the section is constant) — the long shape, die-made for your profile.
- CNC machine — holes, threads, pockets, flat faces and 3D features the extrusion can't make.
- Tube bend (if needed) — formed tubes and profiles for frames and fluid lines.
- Weld & assemble — TIG/MIG/FSW joints, inserts, fittings, leak-tested where required.
- Surface finish — anodize, powder coat, or the other treatments, applied and cured.
- Inspect & pack — dimensional check, material certs and fin-safe packaging.
Not every part needs all six. A simple bracket may be CNC only; a cold plate may be CNC + FSW weld + anodize. We propose the shortest route that meets the spec.
Which process does your part need?
Use this as a first cut. Most parts are a combination — that is exactly what the one-flow model handles.
| If your part needs… | Primary process |
|---|---|
| Long, constant cross-section, thin walls or fins | Extrusion + light CNC |
| Holes, threads, pockets, 3D features | CNC machining |
| Curved tubes, frames, fluid lines | Tube bending + weld |
| Leak-tight plates or rigid frames | Welding (TIG / MIG / FSW) |
| Metallic, thin, conductive finish | Anodizing |
| Color, outdoor durability, thick film | Powder coating |
Capability at a glance
Typical ranges; confirm exact limits against your drawing.
| Capability | Typical range |
|---|---|
| CNC positioning | ±0.01 mm |
| Tube bend radius | ≥ ~1.5× OD (mandrel) |
| Anodize thickness | 5–25 µm (II) / 25–60 µm (III) |
| Powder film | ~60–100 µm |
| Alloys | 6061 / 6063 / 6082 / 7075 (others on request) |
| Certification | ISO 9001 · RoHS / REACH · NDA on request |
Why one flow matters
One point of contact
You manage one supplier and one schedule instead of four.
Fewer hand-offs
Less freight, less handling, fewer chances for error or damage.
One QA system
A single inspection and documentation standard across every step.
Controlled tolerances
We manage the datum chain across machining, welding and finishing so critical features hold.
Frequently asked questions
What does "build-to-print" mean here?
It means we make the part from your drawing rather than selling catalog stock. You send a CAD/STEP/PDF, we review extrudability and machinability, then make the profile, machine the features, finish and inspect — all to your specification. For custom aluminum extrusion, the die is made for your section and not resold.
Can you really do all steps in one place?
We run extrusion, CNC machining, tube bending, welding (TIG/MIG/FSW), anodizing and powder coating as a managed flow. Some very large or highly specialized operations are partnered, but you still deal with one quote, one schedule and one quality record. Tell us the full route and we confirm what is in-house.
How do you keep tolerances across processes?
We define datums once and carry them through machining, welding and finishing. Features that must stay tight are machined after any thermal step (weld, anodize) that shifts dimensions, and we mask or post-machine where needed. The tolerances guide lists our typical bands.
Which finish should I choose?
For a thin metallic, thermally conductive finish (heatsinks, enclosures), anodizing is usually right. For a wide color range, thicker film and strong outdoor durability, powder coating. Many designs use both — anodized fins inside, powder-coated shell outside. See the anodizing vs powder coating comparison.
Do you support low-volume or prototypes?
Yes. For prototypes we can start from machined or near-net extruded parts and skip tooling, then move to extrusion die tooling once the design is proven. Send the drawing and we propose the most economical route for the quantity.
What do you need for a quote?
A drawing (CAD/STEP/PDF) plus alloy, quantity, finish and critical tolerances. The more complete the drawing, the tighter the quote. For a full route we also want the assembly or process sequence you have in mind.
Bundle your process steps
Tell us the full route — extrude, machine, bend, weld, finish — and we'll quote it as one job.