Many of the industries we cater to, including Automotive, Aeronautics and Transport, require incredibly tight tolerances on their formed aluminium components. Conforming to these tolerances is therefore very important in our factory and catching any imperfections is...
EN1090-3 for Structural Aluminium Certification We are the only profile bending company in the UK to hold the EN1090-3 EXC3 certification. This certification allows us to supply CE marked structural aluminium components in the UK and throughout Europe. EN 1090 is one...
CNC Aluminium Machining One of the many services we offer along side our aluminium bending is CNC machining. We have a team of machinists who are specialised to machine curved aluminium components. This way we can machine parts both before, and after the...
Bending Curved Window Frames We are always pushing the boundaries in terms of what is possible in aluminium section bending. One of these boundaries is how tightly you can bend a powder coated aluminium section. This record might not be the most exciting in the...
Creating Artwork with Lighting Extrusions Often, light weight extrusions used to reduce ceiling load the profiles are notoriously difficult to bend. Our engineers have mastered the art of bending light, thin walled aluminium into a wide range of shapes....
Sustainability and a greener way of working are very important to us. From using low energy machinery to recycling water bottles, we try to make a difference on every level. Aluminium has been long known as one of the most widely recycled materials in the world. We...
Twisted Solar Shading Profiles External sunshades are simply the most effective method of reducing heat and glare in a building’s interior. Properly designed sun controls can reduce heat gain and increase the interior’s usable space by allowing occupants...
Bending aluminium Solar Shading There are many names for the aluminium window shading options, solar shading, Brise Solei, Louvers, all are aluminium shading options that can be curved to suit the façade or form creative designs that serve a purpose. There are many...
Bending Aluminium Extrusions to a Template In the past we’ve discussed what references we bend to. Today we will discuss in detail the benefits and drawbacks of bending to a template. Including ways to improve your template to ensure the best possible...
Use of curved aluminium has made great strides for Electric car manufacturers Over recent years electric cars have risen in popularity and this trend shows no sign of slowing down. The electric car market is set to be worth nearly £1 trillion by the year...
Curving Aluminium Extrusions with Tangents In the aluminium section bending industry there are few things as deceptively difficult as bending with a tangent or straight. Not all aluminium benders are able to offer tangent bending as manually adjusting is often...
Extrusion Bending Tips – Surface Treatment Surface Treatment Choosing the correct aluminium surface treatment can be a tricky question when designing for a project. The type of surface treatment can have a big impact on production and the final look of...
Question: We need to bend T6 aluminium without cracking, Is this possible? Answer: T6 aluminium is hardened through artificial aging that causes particles within the metal to be spread evenly throughout the grain structure of the metal. Once the particles...
Architects and Designers are always looking for the new big development that allows them to flex their creativity. Aluminium bending is one of the services that truly broaden the horizons of what is possible. We have been provided with a number of opportunities where...
We’re all very excited for the upcoming Easter Holidays. Please note that our factory will be closed from Friday 2nd of April and will be back in on Tuesday 6th of April. For any enquiries during this time please email and it will be responded...
Architectural and Structural Aluminium Bending The architectural industry is constantly evolving. Architects and designers are always looking for new, innovative and modern materials to use for their projects. Architectural aluminium use has been on a steady...
Learn the Basics of Aluminium Extrusion Bending An incredible amount of finesse and skill goes into the process of aluminium bending. Many factors go into what is possible and what will cause problems. Today we have decided to break down a few of the key design...
Innovation In Aluminium Window Bending The curving of window sections calls for a lot of skill, not to mention a wide range of specialist machinery. A typical open back box section such as a pocket outer frame used on shopfront systems is actually quite easy to...
Bending Structural Aluminium Sections Aluminium use has been on the rise in recent years. The fantastic strength to weight ratio of the material make it a perfect choice for a wide number of uses. Additionally, the unique properties of aluminium allows for a...
Alubend are proud to announce that we will be joining ALFED. ALFED are an organisation that brings together the knowledge of aluminium throughout the various industries inside the UK. They connect the most innovative aluminium producers, extruders...
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