Aluminum Extrusion

Description

Scrap aluminum extrusion refers to the discarded or surplus aluminum profiles or shapes that have undergone the extrusion process. Extrusion, a manufacturing technique involving the forcing of a metal billet—aluminum in this case—through a die to create a specific cross-sectional shape, allows the production of diverse profiles like beams, angles, channels, tubes, or custom shapes.

The occurrence of scrap aluminum extrusion arises when these profiles or shapes become obsolete or incur damage during production or usage. Such scrap may originate from industrial processes, construction sites, or even consumer products.

Typically composed of aluminum alloys, scrap aluminum extrusion consists of mixtures of aluminum with other elements to enhance the material’s properties. These alloys often possess desirable characteristics such as strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight, rendering them valuable in various industries.

The common practice of recycling scrap aluminum extrusion stems from the metal’s high recyclability. The material can be melted down and reused to manufacture new aluminum extrusion profiles or other aluminum products, thereby diminishing the reliance on primary aluminum production and conserving energy and resources in the process.