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Custom Bespoke Aluminium Extrusions

 

AT GSM Aluminium, our bespoke aluminium extrusions are tailor-made aluminium shapes or sections that are designed, manufactured, and produced to precise specifications and requirements.

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Have you considered a custom/bespoke aluminium extrusion? Are you familiar with these processes? If not, read on!

 

What is Custom Bespoke Aluminium Extrusion?

Extruded aluminium is a manufacturing process that involves forcing aluminium, at high pressure, through a die that has been designed to create a desired cross-section.

There are two main benefits to this process, including:

  • The ability to create complex cross-sections
  • It’s possible to create parts that are metres in length

HOW IT WORKS

What is the Custom/Bespoke Aluminium Extrusion Process?

Here are some of the basic steps that take place during the custom/bespoke aluminium process:

 

1. Extrusion Log

It all starts with an extrusion log, which is an alloy cylinder up to 72 inches long. This is the raw material for the extrusion process.

2. Preheating

The next step is that the logs are preheated by loading them into the furnace, and then heating them to 500 ̊ C. This temperature is hot enough to soften the aluminium, but not cause it to lose its shape.

3. Extrusion Process

Now, we’re ready for the extrusion process. The extrusion log is loaded into an extruder machine, where a hydraulic ram forces the log through a shaped opening in a die.

4. Quenching

This is the step where the aluminium log is immediately cooled in water. The company has control over the precise rate of cooling.

5. Stretching/Cutting/Aging

Next, the extrusions are stretched to correct any shape deformities. After this, they’re cut to a specific determined length and aged in an oven. This is the point where the extrusion reaches the desired hardness.

6. Aluminium Surface Finishing

This is the final step and involves running the extruded pieces through a finishing machine. The pieces are deburred, to soften any sharp edges and ensure the surface is ready for coating.

As you can see, the custom/bespoke aluminium extrusion process is precise and requires a company with the experience and knowledge to ensure the pieces are done exactly to your requirements.

At GSM Aluminium Ltd, we are a solution-driven supplier of custom/bespoke aluminium extrusion & fabricated aluminium profiles.

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Custom Bespoke Aluminium Extrusions

Our Capabilities

Custom/Bespoke Aluminium Extrusion

Creating custom/bespoke aluminium extrusion requires stringent controls to ensure the production of high-quality aluminium extrusions. Aluminium billets are forced through customised die made of steel, and then both are heated to 500˚  C, to allow the semi-molten aluminium to pass through the die and take its correct shape.

We offer a wide range of extrusion presses, which can produce extruded aluminium profiles from 5-inch to 15-inch billet size diameters. We can accommodate almost every type of profile you may require, in soft alloys from 1mm wall thickness upwards, with a minimum chargeable weight of 150g / linear metre to 25 kills per linear metre.

Our Quality & Standards for Aluminium Extrusion

All of our extrusion and tolerances are according to EN 755-9 and EN 12020-2. Our suppliers and subcontractors are carefully chosen based on their capacities to integrate their manufacturing and surface finish processes under one roof. That means great cost competitiveness and stronger quality control.

We focus on ensuring that our customers receive the best quality possible. GSM Aluminium is ISO 900 accredited. You can count on us to continuously monitor our internal quality control systems, and manufacturing processes, and you will be completely satisfied.

In addition, our own factories and our suppliers are all ISO 9001 and 14001 registered.

Custom Bespoke Aluminium Extrusions

Bespoke aluminium profiles

Bespoke aluminium profiles refer to custom-made aluminium shapes or sections that are designed and manufactured according to specific requirements and specifications. These profiles are tailored to meet unique needs and can be used in various applications, such as construction, manufacturing, and industrial projects.

These custom aluminium profiles can serve a wide range of purposes, from structural components in buildings to parts for machinery and equipment. The choice of aluminium as a material offers benefits like lightweight, corrosion resistance, and strength, making it a popular option for various applications.

EXPERT & COMPETITIVE

Why Choose Us?

30+ Years Experience

GSM Aluminium has shown steady and sustained growth as a supplier and distributor of bespoke aluminium products to both the UK and Europe.

Highly Trained & Qualified

Resulting in an efficient and professional customer service, from technical sales to accounts and logistics.

Stock Holding

GSM has the ability to manage stock for customers, leading to timely order placements, ensuring continuity of supply and keeping lead-times to a minimum.

ISO Accreditation

Ensures continued monitoring of systems, supplies and customer satisfaction. In the year GSM can demonstrate only 0.13% of rejected profiles.

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TESTIMONIALS

Client Feedback

GSM are an excellent partner; they provide professional service and supply high-quality products. It’s great to have weekly order progress reports with any issues or delays are clearly identified. We also enjoy having a dedicated account manager who is always on hand if we have any questions or require any support.
We have been using GSM Aluminium for a number of years, the ordering process is straight forward, with inventory controls and deliveries being accurate to over 99%.

When technical queries or problems and challenges arise, GSM are able to answer normally resolve those in a timely manner.

GSM have many standard set processes in place to maintain good controls, though when required are able to offer an element of flexibility to help customers like ourselves.

The quality of product which GSM supply is of a high standard, with very few quality defects appearing

GSM have supplied us for over 10 years and in that time, we have experienced a very smooth business partnership where we have had up to date stock status’s issued on a weekly basis so we always know where our parts are in the production process.

They have aided our Technical Department in reducing costs out of our profiles and they always reply to queries in a speedy matter.  We have very few issues with quality and on the rare occasions these do occur, they are thoroughly investigated and dealt with promptly.  GSM are a professional company, led by an experienced team who have always prioritised our orders so that we feel like a valued customer.

We are a medical device manufacturer of life sustaining equipment has partnered with GSM. Recently we had a requirement to outsource critical parts, this process included auditing their quality management system which passed without issue. The whole process was seamless and the attention to detail was impressive. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Although still in the early stages of our working relationship with GSM, we have found them to be very knowledgeable and approachable. Responses are quick and information concise. Their expertise and advice have proven invaluable to optimise our product for the extrusion process. We look forward to continuing our work with GSM and developing future parts utilising the processes they offer.
The ordering process is very straight forward, with orders always followed up with an accurate order confirmation by return.

Up to date stock reports are issued every week, so that we can see what stock is available for call off. GSM are always flexible with delivery times and dates in order to meet our requirements.

Order confirmations are always issued promptly, and any issues or queries are consistently dealt with in a timely manner.

GSM Aluminium Ltd are a company who supply top quality material at a reasonable price. Their level of service is second to none, information is made freely available on orders without needing to chase up. All in all from the main aspect quality, price, customer service and delivery performance GSM Aluminium Ltd are hard to beat.

Our Other Services

We also offer the following services in addition to custom/bespoke aluminium extrusion products..

 

Fabrication Machining

At GSM Aluminum LTD, we have the mechanical equipment available to provide our customers with a broad range of machined solutions. We have five precision cutting machines, eleven drilling, punching, and tapping, four polishing machines, four brushing machines, tow bending machines, and four sand-blasting machines, among others.

The choice of machines is determined by:

  • Component tolerance
  • Surface finish quality requirements
  • Batch quantities
  • Overall quantity requirements

Surface Finishing

We also offer a range of different finishes/colours to meet your requirements, whether to enhance the appearance or offer durability and protection.

We offer these surface finishes:

  • Anodizing
  • Hard anodizing
  • Polyester powder coating
  • Mechanical polishing
  • Mechanical brushing
  • Chemically bright polished
  • AC colouring

Stock Holding, Stock Management & Transportation

Our extrusions are packed to ensure their protection during transport from our factories to GSM Aluminium and to our end customers. We offer different packing methods that meet your requirements every time.

We also offer integrated stock management, and transportation.

As you can see, the custom/bespoke aluminium extrusion process is precise and requires a company with the experience and knowledge to ensure the pieces are done exactly to your requirements.

At GSM Aluminium Ltd, we are a solution-driven supplier of custom/bespoke aluminium extrusion & fabricated aluminium profiles.

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How Our Process Works for Custom/Bespoke Aluminium Extrusion and Our Other Services

1. We quote for aluminium and tooling based on your technical drawings.

2. You accept our quotation and terms of business.

3. We complete technical drawings and issues for your approval.

4. You place the bulk order.

5. Extrusion and fabrication tooling manufactured.

6. Sample sent to you for approval, release of bulk production.

7. Dispatch of goods to GSM warehouse.

8. Bulk or call-off delivery to you!

Our process for custom/bespoke aluminium extrusion is fast and easy every time! Plus, we have extremely high quality standards. You can count on GSM Aluminium for custom/bespoke aluminium extrusion that meets your requirements.

We are a solution-driven supplier and stockholder of high-quality, custom/bespoke aluminium extrusion, fabrication, finishing and assembly of aluminium extrusions. Our company was established in 1992 and operates from a large site in Baildon, West Yorkshire. We do business in the UK, France, Germany, Australia, USA, Poland, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.

If you’re looking for a competitive UK aluminium extrusion profile manufacturer and stock holder with the capacity to deliver on time, call us today. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about our custom/bespoke aluminium extrusion.

 

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Aluminium Extrusions Are Our Passion

If you're looking for a competitive UK aluminium extrusion profile manufacturer and stock holder with the capacity to deliver on time contact us today.

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