While raw aluminum extrusions do have some value on their own, most extrusions only become beneficial through a finishing process. There are three main processes that transform a raw piece of aluminum into a final product: Forming: Such as tubular hydroforming, stamping, and bendingMachining: Such as drilling and tapping, punching, automated deburring and sanding, fully-integrated… Read More
When it comes to delivering value to their discerning appliance customers, kitchen OEMs are tasked with providing metal designs that meet unique form and functional requirements. Manufacturing superior, quality metal handles can be challenging, especially if your base material is an aluminum extrusion. Fortunately for one global appliance manufacturer, Mills Products breathed new life into… Read More
If you’re still looking at your raw aluminum extrusions as low-value commodities, it’s time to re-evaluate your extrusions ROI. With the right machining and finishing touches, those dull, straight extrusions are just waiting to be turned into profit. Transforming Extrusions into Value-Added Parts Like diamonds in the rough, aluminum extrusions are just waiting for the… Read More
Excessive materials handling costs, design mishaps, costly do-overs, wasted man hours, production delays… These are just a few of the bottom-line draining risks associated with metalforming if not performed by a turnkey manufacturer with metal engineering expertise. If your component fails to function properly in the final assembled product, the results can be financially devastating.… Read More
It’s a common conundrum for kitchen manufacturers: How do you balance manufacturing and assembly quality with affordability? Today’s aesthetic-savvy kitchen consumer craves more custom design options, from a variety of material finishes to unique colors and textures. And they want it on a budget. There’s also the challenge of locating a full-service metal manufacturer who… Read More
Taking a strategic approach to metal and parts manufacturing can deliver a significant cost savings by eliminating inefficiencies that drain the bottom line. Full-service manufacturing optimizes the entire production process, especially when it comes to custom assembly, which reduces costly redundancies in packaging, handling, freight, and multiple markups. The need for assembly outsourcing is eliminated,… Read More
In spite of recent GM plant closings and anxiety over steel tariffs, more than 304,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy last January and hourly earnings have increased by over three percent from last year. American spending is also on the rise, including the demand for high-end kitchens, modern bathrooms, and luxury automobiles, especially… Read More
Have you hesitated to walk into an office building because you couldn’t tell if you were supposed to push or pull the handle to open the door? Or maybe you didn’t want to grab that modern door handle with the sharp edges, for fear of what might happen to your hand? These unfortunate examples are… Read More
Imagine a world without sturdy, metal handles. How would you open a cabinet drawer in your office? What if you slipped in the shower and there was no grab bar? How would you open your microwave or an oven door if there were no handles? What would you grab onto if the elevator stopped suddenly?… Read More
When it comes to automotive metal parts, looks matter. Interior and exterior aesthetics can make or break a sale, so only the highest quality will suffice. However, there are manufacturing challenges associated with producing parts such as automotive trim, especially when it comes to producing eye-catching value at a reasonable cost. Raw aluminum extrusions, with… Read More
