Material:Aluminum Extrusions

MaterialInfoBox Aluminum Extrusions
Synonyms:	aluminium extrusions; DE: Aluprofile, Konstruktionsprofile, Montageprofile, Stangenprofile
Suggested Tools:	horizontal bandsaw, hacksaws, files
Used with:	T-slot nuts, metric screws; various accessories depending on the kit
Contains:	aluminum

Extruded aluminum profiles allow you to quickly build structural framing. There is a great how-to on Hackaday. For general tips on handling aluminum, see "Material:Aluminum".

Some major manufacturers of extrusions and accessories:

• Item
• Rexroth (Bosch)
• RK Rose+Krieger

some fastener options (depending on the extrusion design!)

Sources/Where to Buy

• Ondřej offered to get some in Czech Republic for us
• DFS Montageautomation in Lorsch sells Bosch Rexroth products
• Motedis
• do you know a local source?

See also

• What to know about V Slot Extrusion