Aluminum Extrusions
For over 20 years, manufacturers have relied on Morse Industries to produce the highest quality aluminum extrusions for a variety of needs. We work as a "full service" organization. Our sales and design consultants assist in taking your order from design, to construction of dies and tooling, through production, fabrication, finishing and then follow through until your aluminum extrusions reach your receiving door. Unlike other extruders, we have the ability to manage the inventory of your finished aluminum extrusions in one of our national facilities for just-in-time delivery.
Our goal is to give our customers a feel for what is required to have a custom aluminum profile produced. Considering the amount of variables involved (finishing, fabrication, packaging, etc.), the stated numbers may vary. Lead times must be calculated after all factors are considered.
The most common aluminum alloys we provide are 6063, 6463, 6061 and 6005. Common tempers include T4, T5 and T6. Temper numbers indicate the age hardening of aluminum.
Aluminum Extrusions Finishes and Coatings: Available finishing processes include anodized clear and bright dip, anodized two-step hard coat, color tinting, electro-static wet paint, powder coating, mill finish, as extruded, buffing, brushing and texturing.
Aluminum Extrusions Fabrication: Processes include cutting to length (+/- 1/16" standard), drilling and countersinking, punching and slotting, bending and welding, and drilling and tapping.
Product Packaging: Includes cardboard carton or tubs, spiral wrap (carton or pallet), single poly sleeve, paper interleaves, contact tape, and heated shrink-wrap
Mill Tolerances On Quantities Ordered
100 - 499# is a + 75% to -50%
500 - 999# is a +/-35%
1000 - 1999# is a +/-15%
2000# and over is a +/-10%
Minimums
500# minimum run with no set-up fees
$350 set-up fee for runs between 100 - 499#
$350 set-up fee to run an "exact amount"
Aluminum Extrusions Tooling and Die Charges: Charges vary greatly upon the complexity of the profile. A simple one stage die can start at $700. Two stage (hollow) and complex dies can start at $1,000. Tooling charges are a one-time fee. Customers own the rights for running their profiles. Physical dies are the property of Morse Industries. Other customers will not be allowed to use your die. We are responsible for maintaining the availability and quality of tooling. Charges cover initial engineering, die construction and maintenance.
Lead Times for Aluminum Extrusions
10 days to prepare the die drawing after receipt of customer purchase order
16 days for die construction after receipt of signed die drawing approval
Generally, 8 - 12 weeks for production runs
Contact us for a more accurate time frame for your custom product
Note: End use applications will influence the type of finish and packaging that is required. We can help you determine the most beneficial and cost effective option that meets your needs.
