by Alicia | May 17, 2023 | Aluminium Extrusion Bending, FAQ, News
Aluminium Bending Complexity Aluminium profile bending is a complex and specialized process that requires expertise and precision. The complexity of the bending process is determined by several factors, including the profile’s geometry, material properties, and...
by Alicia | Jan 18, 2023 | Aluminium Extrusion Bending, FAQ, News
In today’s FAQ, we discuss: How much material do we need for Extrusion bending? This is a key question when it comes to planning for curved aluminium component production. Material allowance during bending is a well-defined science, and we will explain exactly...
by Alicia | Oct 26, 2022 | Construction, FAQ, News, Specialist Bending
Can you bend to a spline or ellipse? Bending to multiple radii is the first hurdle when starting advanced aluminium bending. We have been asked on multiple occasions if we can bend to a spline or ellipse. The simple answer is yes, bending to a spline or ellipse is...
by Alicia | Feb 3, 2022 | Aluminium Extrusion Bending, FAQ, News
Can you form 7075 series aluminium? Bending 7075 Aluminium has the potential to be tricky. A member of the 7000 series, it is one of the strongest alloys available and is comparable to many types of steel. The temper also plays a huge role in how difficult it...
by Alicia | May 17, 2021 | Additional Services, Aluminium Extrusion Bending, FAQ, News
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 aluminium to a template. Including ways to improve your template to ensure the best possible...
by Alicia | Apr 27, 2021 | FAQ, News, Specialist Bending
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...
by Alicia | Apr 21, 2021 | Additional Services, FAQ, News
Extrusion Bending Tips – Surface Treatment Surface Treatment Choosing the correct aluminium surface treatment can be a tricky question when designing for a project. Because the type of surface treatment can have a big impact on production and the final...
by Alicia | Apr 14, 2021 | FAQ, News
Question: Can you 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 structure of the metal. Once the particles become dispersed,...
by Alicia | Apr 7, 2021 | Aluminium Extrusion Bending, FAQ, News
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. 3D Curved Aluminium components can bring a whole new...
by Alicia | Mar 23, 2021 | Additional Services, FAQ, News
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...
by Alicia | Jan 26, 2021 | Aluminium Extrusion Bending, FAQ, News
Can You Bend Profiles with Polyamide Strips?One of our premier services is our ability to bend profiles with polyamide strips. In our modern era of sleek, clean materials, aluminium has taken the lead in making high quality windows, doors, and facades. The...
by Alicia | Nov 23, 2020 | FAQ, News, Specialist Bending
Bending Anodised Aluminium Extrusions Bending Anodised Extrusions can add a stunning look to a structure or installation. The unique anodised finish compliments bending aluminium very well. Naturally, when creating a product that is anodised, the question is...
by Alicia | Oct 26, 2020 | Aluminium Extrusion Bending, FAQ, News
Aluminium Extrusion Bending FAQ – Can You Bend to This?Our sales team receives hundreds of enquiries a week, and naturally there are many questions asked related to aluminium extrusion bending, our in-house services and our section bending capabilities. In our...
by Metal Bending Engineer | Jun 2, 2020 | FAQ, News, Specialist Bending
What Tempers can you bend?One of the most common questions we receive for our aluminium extrusion bending service is: Which aluminium alloys can be curved successfully? Followed by What tempers can for formed?Certainly the grade makes a huge difference. Such as the... 
