If your process or business requires aluminum extrusion shapes, it makes sense to go with custom extrusions. This is for a few reasons:
- You save money because custom aluminum extrusion shapes are closer to net shape
- When extrusions are closer to net shape, it means you enjoy a reduction in the purchase weight and the amount of machining needed
Naturally, you might argue that a small production run it might not warrant the expense of custom aluminum extrusion shapes. However, that is not the case. In most instances, you are going to save time and money, or at least break even with custom extrusions.
Additionally, you may be able to initially work with standard shapes, but if you have product specifications unable to align with standard or stock shapes, custom parts enable you to meet your client or business needs; making custom options far more valuable.
Another reason that you may want to consider working with a premium provider of custom extrusions relates to product shape. For instance, and as itemized in the bullet points above, extrusions are near net shape. This can feel a bit expensive because complex extrusions may have a higher initial cost. However, their reduced need for machining and manufacturing later on keeps a lot of money in the budget and bottom line. It can also save you through reduced shipping costs.
Here too, though, is another way to save time and money with custom aluminum extrusions. This is because you can often design your own custom dies that enable you to reduce time spent at the assembly end. Rather than using a variety of methods or steps to create parts, the extrusion approach (with custom dies) is very empowering to the budget and production options.
Of course, when you work with a premium supplier of aluminum extrusions you can also enjoy flexibility in the size of your runs. This means your orders can grow alongside your business, offering the most affordable solutions. You can also have extrusions produced according to industry standard tolerances, which are far more cost effective than special tolerances. Yet even if you do have the need for special tolerances, you can often find premium suppliers able to cut costs by tweaking shapes and or designs or even finding ways to eliminate the need for special tolerances.
