Defects that compromise the final profile performance originate from two main sources: on the one hand, billet skin contamination or tail-end defects; on the other hand, so-called transverse welds, wh......

The 6xxx series alloys are typical heat-treatable aluminum alloys, whose strength is derived from heat treatment rather than from mechanical deformation. The key alloying elements are magnesium (Mg) a......

The quality of aluminum alloy melt directly determines product performance, precision, and yield, affecting the stability of casting, rolling, and extrusion processes, as well as mechanical properties......

In aluminum extrusion workshops, one of the most challenging issues is not the roar of the machines, but the underperformance of meticulously prepared and costly dies once they are mounted. Improperly......

Aluminum extrusion is often described as “the art of metal flow.”Behind what appears to be a straightforward forming process lies a complex interplay of thermodynamics, microstructural evolution, meta......

The effective use of aluminum is highly sensitive to its potential reactivity under various environmental conditions. Fortunately, in many cases, exposure of aluminum results in the rapid formation of......

When you touch the smooth edges of aluminum alloy window frames, ride in a lightweight car body, or use a laptop with a metal casing, you are very likely in close contact with 6000 series aluminum all......

From precision components in mobile phones to crankshafts in automotive engines, the smooth surfaces and precise dimensions of these parts all rely on a key technology—grinding processing. This articl......