martin_05
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- Joined
- Mar 11, 2009
- Location
- Valencia, CA, USA
Working on my first custom extrusion design. I have it done to a first approximation. Now looking for two things:
- Design guidelines to double-check my work
- A good extrusion company
I've used a range of guidelines I found by searching. This is probably the best I found so far:
https://hydal.se/wp-content/uploads...onDesignManual_2019_EN-complete_low_rev-1.pdf
Among other things, it covers features and recommended dimensions, which is useful. Just wondering if there's anything better than this. I have the Aluminum Extruders Council extrusion manual. While a great resource, they don't really go into details a designer might need for a lot of features. For example, if you want two extrusions to clip together, how do you dimension the clip and socket?
Yes, of course, I will consult with the company selected to manufacture the extrusions. I just want to do as much homework as possible ahead of first contact. Also, we can CNC or 3D print small sections in house for validation if needed.
As far as extrusion companies. Looking for someone reasonably priced in the US, Canada or Mexico. US would be preferable. Need reasonably fast delivery (8 weeks?) First order will likely be in the 1,000 to 2,000 lbs range shared between two extrusions (so, two different dies).
Thanks.
- Design guidelines to double-check my work
- A good extrusion company
I've used a range of guidelines I found by searching. This is probably the best I found so far:
https://hydal.se/wp-content/uploads...onDesignManual_2019_EN-complete_low_rev-1.pdf
Among other things, it covers features and recommended dimensions, which is useful. Just wondering if there's anything better than this. I have the Aluminum Extruders Council extrusion manual. While a great resource, they don't really go into details a designer might need for a lot of features. For example, if you want two extrusions to clip together, how do you dimension the clip and socket?
Yes, of course, I will consult with the company selected to manufacture the extrusions. I just want to do as much homework as possible ahead of first contact. Also, we can CNC or 3D print small sections in house for validation if needed.
As far as extrusion companies. Looking for someone reasonably priced in the US, Canada or Mexico. US would be preferable. Need reasonably fast delivery (8 weeks?) First order will likely be in the 1,000 to 2,000 lbs range shared between two extrusions (so, two different dies).
Thanks.