CNC Machining for Curved Aluminium One of the many services we offer along side our aluminium bending is Machining for Curved Aluminium. We have a team of machinists who are specialised to machine curved aluminium components. This way we can machine parts both before,...
Bends for 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 get bends for Window Frames, especially when powder coated. We have pushed the limits on the record...
Our engineers have mastered the art of Bending LED Light Extrusions, thin walled aluminium into a wide range of shapes. Often, light weight extrusions used to reduce ceiling load the profiles are notoriously difficult to bend. We have specialist machines that allow us...
Twisted Aluminium Extrusions for Solar Shading External sunshades are one of the most effective methods 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...
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...
Use of Aluminium Bending has made great strides for Electric car manufacturers Over recent years Aluminium Bending in electric cars have risen in popularity and this trend shows no sign of slowing down. Additionally, the electric car market is set to be worth nearly...
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 not...
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 look of your...
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,...
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...
It’s Easter Update time! We’re all very excited for the upcoming Easter Holidays. Please note that our factory will be closed from Friday 2nd of April. We will be back in on Tuesday 6th of April. For any enquiries during this time please email...
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 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 bend. The...
Can You Bend 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 Bending Structural...
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, and fabricators,...
Tooling production for aluminium extrusion bending is an often forgotten step. However it is one that has a massive impact on any project. Tooling production brings its own lead time and cost. This can be mitigated by using standard aluminium profiles, as the chances...
Aluminium bending is a rather niche industry. Even more niche is the process of controlled twisting of aluminium profiles. Controlled twisting aluminium sections is not a simple task. Often, during the aluminium bending process, some amount of accidental twisting can...
Bending heat sinks is a delicate process that requires serious attention to detail. Care must be taken to ensure the bends are the correct radius while not ruining the functionality of the heat sink. While bending distance between fins must be maintained as much as...
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...
Covid Update – 2021 We’ve had a refreshing break and we’re back to work providing the most impressive aluminium extrusion bending in the world. We do have the following covid update which relates to the various restrictions that are currently in...
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