Casting in the aluminum profile manufacturing process is the first stage where aluminum, typically in the form of ingots or recycled scrap, is melted in a furnace at high temperatures (around 660°C, the melting point of aluminum).
Raw Material Preparation
Aluminum Melting
Pouring of Molten Metal
Solidification
Demolding
Finishing
At Extrusiones Metálicas, we have the necessary equipment to fully carry out the casting process, allowing us to process our products from raw material acquisition to final product delivery. For this first stage, we have in our plants in Guanajuato and Veracruz:
Capacity 3,000 Tons
Capacity 3,300 Tons
An aluminum alloy is a material composed of aluminum as the base metal, to which small amounts of other chemical elements are added to enhance its mechanical, physical, or chemical properties. These elements, such as copper, magnesium, silicon, zinc, or manganese, allow for the modification of characteristics such as strength, hardness, ductility, corrosion resistance, or thermal conductivity.
Aluminum alloys are classified into two main groups:
Aluminum alloys are essential in sectors such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and profile manufacturing due to their combination of lightweight and high strength.
Below are the alloys developed by Metal Extrusions along with their respective heat treatments, all strictly adhering to the AA standard.
If you have any questions regarding these or require a specific alloy not listed, please reach out to your sales representative for guidance from our experts. We have the necessary equipment to assist you with the project you have in mind.