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T-slot machine guarding can improve the safety of your manufacturing facility—it protects both workers and the equipment they operate, preventing injuries and damage. What is a safety guard, and … read more

T-slot aluminum framing is a simple, modular and cost-effective material used in various sectors—including industrial applications. But what is a t-slot exactly, and how can you use t-slotted fr … read more

Aluminum extrusion is a complex process—but, like any specialized operation, not everyone is familiar with the vernacular used to discuss the products, materials and techniques used. This guide … read more

Aside from appearance, you may not think there are many differences when comparing square tubing vs. round tubing (particularly when it comes to extruded aluminum tubing). Both are commonly used in co … read more

Pipes and tubes may look similar, but they are in fact quite different. Both are used in a variety of industries for various purposes. It’s important to know the difference between the two to ch … read more

Tempering enables metalworkers to increase toughness and reduce hardness in metals—such as aluminum—through heat treatment. Hardened metals are generally more brittle. Because processes ar … read more

6061 and 6063 are two of the most commonly used aluminum alloys in the 6000 series, but they are typically selected for different reasons. 6061 aluminum generally offers higher strength and better mac … read more