Key Questions to Ask When Ordering bespoke aluminium extrusion

Selecting the right partner is critical to the success or failure of your miniature aluminum extrusion. The answers to these important questions will help you make the best possible choice.

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1. What industries do you most commonly serve?

It is important to ask your extrusion partner if they have direct or related experience in your industry, or with the production of a part of similar style or complexity to yours. In its more than 50-year history, Minalex has worked with diverse market sectors, such as aerospace, military, consumer products, medical, automotive, lighting, sporting equipment and many others. Minalex has broad multi-industry experience, which allows for a wider range of custom extrusion capabilities and possibilities.

2. How precise are your tolerances, and what are the size limitations of your extrusions?

Tolerance allowances are often a strong determining factor when selecting an aluminum extruder. Minalex has precision capabilities of +/- 0.001&#; tolerances; 0.020&#; walls and 0.060&#; holes. Extrusions can be manufactured up to 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) in diameter, with a weight per foot of up to 1.5 pounds (0. kg).

3. What are your minimum quantity order requirements?

Many aluminum extruders work in quantities of 1,000, 5,000, 50,000, or higher. Minalex doesn&#;t require a minimum order quantity. Because every order is unique, and every miniature aluminum extrusion profile is customized to specification at Minalex, an order can be as small as one unit.

4. What industry and quality certifications does your company currently have?

Your aluminum extruder should meet or exceed the quality and compliance requirements for the industries it services. Minalex, for example, is AS and ISO certified, with AMS Specs, MIL Spec, QQ Specs, and ITAR certification, as well as being recognized by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection for environmental stewardship.

5. What post-extrusion services do you offer?

It is always beneficial to recognize the full range of capabilities of your extrusion partner, and the efficiencies and advantages they provide. Often, aluminum extruders offer additional ancillary support services to remove unnecessary complexity from the supply chain. Minalex offers additional capabilities, which include precision cutting, deburring, tumbling, finishing and CNC machining.

6. Will you work with us during all phases of our project?

Some extruders may work with a client in the early development phases of a component, if there is a commitment or clear opportunity to obtain a larger future order for commercial production. Minalex, as a custom extruder, has a long tradition of working with clients not only in the initial prototype phase, but through to the development and testing phases of each project. Many elect to continue working with Minalex for consistency of quality and service throughout the entire manufacturing process. When production circumstances warrant, customers always have the option of shifting production to an alternate provider, such as one that manages large volume orders only.

7. Do you keep an inventory of stock extrusions in-house, and what is your standard lead time?

Some aluminum extruders may stock common or very basic aluminum extrusions, however this is typically not the case with aluminum extrusion producers like Minalex that produce custom-to-spec components. With an extensive library of over 22,000 custom die profiles, Minalex is able to bring new component orders into production in a highly efficient manner with lead times determined by each project&#;s unique specifications and circumstances, as well as current production pipeline.

8. What is the longevity of your employee, client and supplier relationships?

This answer speaks volumes about the value a company places upon people and the service they provide to their clients. Minalex employees have an average tenure of over 23 years, with clients and supplier relationships averaging more than 30 years. All employees are cross-trained to provide the best service across the company&#;s broad capabilities, with redundant expertise to ensure continuity of operations.

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9. What kind of interaction or input can I expect from your team?

Some aluminum extruders are set up to produce precisely what you ask for, no questions asked, and minimal interaction. If your requirements are deemed beyond their particular capabilities, they will simply pass on the project. Minalex approaches each client relationship with the goal of a positive outcome. It is common to work in close partnership with a client to determine the optimum approach to constructing a part. Sometimes, with minimal variation from the original spec, Minalex&#;s engineering team can identify ways to reduce cost, improve performance, or even accomplish both.

10. Where are your products manufactured?

Even if an aluminum extruder has a location in the United States, it should not be assumed that all aluminum extrusions are manufactured within its borders. It is always a good question to ask. At Minalex, all aluminum extrusions are proudly &#;Made in the U.S.A.&#; at the company&#;s New Jersey manufacturing facility.

Getting the right answers is just the beginning.

The custom miniature aluminum extrusions Minalex produces every day can be very complex and challenging, but our overall business strategy is one that&#;s simple and straightforward: Build and maintain as many outstanding relationships as we can throughout our industry, with our clients, and in the world beyond. And it&#;s reflected in our corporate culture where satisfying the needs of others is our primary goal.

We look forward to responding to your questions and manufacturing a precision partnership with you. To request a quote, discuss your unique parts needs, and to get all the answers you&#;re looking for, call us at 908-534- or visit the Contact page.

When choosing an aluminum extrusion provider, what types of questions should you be asking? We recommend initially starting with these 5 questions when searching for your ideal aluminum extruder:

1. What types of aluminum extrusions is your company really good at producing? Aluminum extrusion companies generally serve many different industries. Usually, they focus on two or three industries that make up a majority of their business. Some extruders focus on aluminum extrusions for the automotive market, and others focus on the aerospace market. Ideally, you&#;ll want to choose a supplier that knows your industry well.
2. Do I have to buy a die? If I do buy an extrusion die, who owns it? This is a 2-part question that is important. Many aluminum extrusion companies have extrusion dies to make structural angles, tee&#;s, channels and round tubes. These are generally open for use by any customer. If they have something that will fit your needs, it will reduce your cost for tooling and reduce the lead time to have your order shipped. If a standard extrusion will not work for you, be sure to ask who owns the die. Some companies have a policy that they own the tool you buy. You are just paying a fee to have it built & maintained. The good news is that you generally only have to pay for the die once. After your initial purchase, any maintenance or die replacement that is required is paid for by your supplier.
3. What was your on-time delivery percentage last month? Last year? A company that tracks its on-time shipments is committed to great customer service. One that doesn&#;t will consistently miss deliveries costing you time and money. A missed delivery of your aluminum extrusion order might also cost you a repeat order from that big opportunity you&#;re counting on for future growth.
4. Will you machine, anodize, or paint my extrusion? In most cases, simplifying your supply chain makes sense. A company that can offer you a finished component rather than just an aluminum tube does just that. You save time by managing a smaller vendor base. You save money by having fewer vendors marking up your components. You also tend to have better quality because the parts pass through fewer hands.
5. What tools will you use to measure my parts? Precision measurement tools range from hand-held instruments costing a few hundred dollars, to sophisticated computerized systems costing hundreds of thousands. Choosing the right tool for the job is important. It&#;s important to be sure that your aluminum extrusion supplier is using the same measuring tool that you&#;ll be using. If the both of you are using different tools, there&#;s a chance that they&#;ll send you extrusions that they think meet your needs, but actually don&#;t.

Here at Profile Precision Extrusions, we answer the questions above as follows.

1. We specialize in precision aluminum extrusions and aluminum tubing.
2. If you buy your own die, you own it.
3. Our on-time delivery rate is 87.6%.
4.  We will fabricate, machine, and coat your aluminum extruded components.
5. Our measurement tools range from hand held micrometers to a CMM (coming soon).

With these questions, you can hopefully determine the best extruder for your needs. Contact us today to see if we&#;re the right aluminum extrusion partner for you!

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