Materials & finishes
Mill Finish, Anodizing or Powder Coating: Choosing an Aluminum Finish
Compare aluminum finishing options by appearance, exposure, assembly fit and cost, including wood-grain transfer and electrophoretic coating.
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Materials & finishes
Prepare your drawings, compare materials and finishes, and understand what needs to be confirmed before production. These resources combine practical inquiry guides, manufacturing advice, answers to purchasing questions and completed project examples to support your discussions with our sales and engineering teams.
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Anodized Aluminum Film Thickness: Specifying for the Service Environment
Understand anodizing thickness classes, sealing quality and inspection requirements when specifying aluminum profiles for indoor, outdoor or coastal use.
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Electrophoretic Coating for Aluminum: Process and Quality Control
Learn how anodizing and electrophoretic coating are combined for decorative aluminum profiles, and what to check in samples and production inspection.
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Aluminum Alloy and Temper Selection: 6063 and 6061 by Application
Choose aluminum extrusion alloys by section geometry, strength, finish and fabrication. Compare 6063 and 6061 and define the checks your project needs.
Materials & finishes
Wood Grain vs Powder Coating
Compare outdoor powder coating and wood-grain sublimation for aluminum profiles, including base coats, color approval, process controls and samples.