Material:Aluminum Extrusions

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Aluminum Extrusions

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Synonyms: aluminium extrusions, T-slotted framing rails;
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
Similar (More or Less): T tracks

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:

some fastener options (depending on the extrusion design!)


Sources/Where to Buy


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