Extrusion

Aluminum extrusion is a manufacturing process in which pre-heated aluminum is forced through a die or mold to give it a continuous shape with a specific cross-section. This method allows for the creation of aluminum profiles with complex and uniform shapes, such as tubes, bars, frames, and other structures.

Stages

Loading Area

Stage of the process where the aluminum billet is prepared for extrusion.

  • Bar Loader
  • Ingot Furnace
  • Hot Shear
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Press Area

Stage of the process where the aluminum billet will be extruded to obtain a profile.

  • Billet Loader
  • Extrusion Press
  • Control

Handling

Stage where the material is transported and treated to improve its properties after extrusion.

  • Cooling Table
  • Pullers
  • Tables
  • Profile Saw
  • Stop
  • Profile Stacker
  • Stacker / Destacker
  • Aging Furnace
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Auxiliary Equipment

Equipment that adds value to the final product or preserves the lifespan of certain elements involved in the extrusion process.

  • Die Oven
  • Automation Modules
  • Scrap Compactor

Equipment and Capabilities

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Extrusiones Metálicas has presses in its four production plants—three in Mexico and one in Spain—allowing its production capacity to adapt to the demands of any project requiring immediate resolution:

Veracruz

3 Presses
EMS Software for production control

Capacidad 1,925 Tons

Guanajuato

3 Presses
EMS Software for production control

Capacity 2,062 Tons

Texcoco

4 Presses

Capacity 1,650 Tons

Press Outlets

The extrusion press outlet is the opening or die through which heated aluminum is forced to take on a specific shape during the extrusion process. It is a critical component of the extrusion machine, designed with the shape of the desired profile, which can range from simple round bars to complex shapes like window frames or rails.

It is made from high-strength steel and is configured to allow aluminum, when passing through it under high pressure, to adopt the intended design for the extruded profiles. These dies can vary in size, shape, and complexity, depending on the specific requirements of the final product.

Importance in Aluminum Profile Manufacturing

  • Precision in Shapes: The press outlet defines the exact geometry of the aluminum profile, allowing for the production of pieces with complex and precise shapes.
  • Repeatability: It ensures that all extruded profiles maintain the same shape and dimensions, which is crucial for mass production.
  • Customization: Custom designs can be created in the die to produce tailor-made profiles, adapted to specific industrial or architectural needs.
  • Product Quality: A well-designed press outlet ensures that the extruded profiles are uniform, with clean edges and no defects, improving the final product quality.

Press Outlets at Extrusiones Metálicas Mexico

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