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|material name=Aluminum Extrusions
|material name=Aluminum Extrusions
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|image=aluminum extrusion.JPG
|synonyms=aluminium extrusions; DE: Aluprofile
|synonyms=aluminium extrusions, T-slotted framing rails;<br>DE: Aluprofile, Konstruktionsprofile,<br>Montageprofile,<br>Stangenprofile
|available=
|available=
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|donation=
|location=
|location=
|tools=[[hacksaws]], [[files]]
|tools=[[Horizontal Bandsaw|horizontal bandsaw]], [[hacksaws]], [[files]]
|contains=[[aluminum]]
|contains=[[aluminum]]
|used with=[[T-Slot Nuts|T-slot nuts]], [[Metric Screws|metric screws]];<br>various accessories depending on the kit
|used with=[[T-Slot Nuts|T-slot nuts]], [[Metric Screws|metric screws]];<br>various accessories depending on the kit
|similar=[[T Tracks|T tracks]]
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Extruded aluminum profiles allow you to quickly build structural framing. There is a great [https://hackaday.com/2016/12/14/a-how-to-in-homebrew-design-fab-and-assembly-with-extruded-profiles/ how-to on Hackaday].
Extruded aluminum profiles allow you to quickly build structural framing. There is a great [https://hackaday.com/2016/12/14/a-how-to-in-homebrew-design-fab-and-assembly-with-extruded-profiles/ how-to on Hackaday].
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* [https://boschrexroth.com/de/de/produkte/produktgruppen/montagetechnik/aluminiumprofile-loesungen-und-komponenten/index Rexroth (Bosch)]
* [https://boschrexroth.com/de/de/produkte/produktgruppen/montagetechnik/aluminiumprofile-loesungen-und-komponenten/index Rexroth (Bosch)]
* [https://www.rk-rose-krieger.com/deutsch/produkte/profil-technik-blocanr/ RK Rose+Krieger]
* [https://www.rk-rose-krieger.com/deutsch/produkte/profil-technik-blocanr/ RK Rose+Krieger]
[[File:extrusion fasteners.JPG|thumb|left|some fastener options (depending on the extrusion design!)]]
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== Sources/Where to Buy ==
== Sources/Where to Buy ==
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* [http://www.motedis.com/ Motedis]
* [http://www.motedis.com/ Motedis]
* do you know a local source?
* do you know a local source?
== See Also ==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_v1PNZvgmU What to know about V Slot Extrusion]




[[Category:Metal Parts]]
[[Category:Metal Parts]]

Latest revision as of 15:28, 24 May 2024

MaterialInfoBox

Aluminum Extrusions

Aluminum extrusion.JPG
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


See Also