The difference between extruded aluminum profiles and cast aluminum profiles
Manufacturing process:
Extrsusion aluminum profiles: After heating the aluminum alloy to a certain temperature, the aluminum material is extruded through a mold using an extruder to form profiles with specific cross-sections. This process can create complex cross-sections and shapes.
Casting aluminum profiles: Melting aluminum alloy at high temperatures, then pouring the melted aluminum into a mold to cool and solidify, forming castings of the desired shape. Casting can achieve more complex shapes and larger sizes.
Mechanical properties:
extruded aluminum profiles typically have better mechanical properties and a more uniform microstructure, as the extrusion process forms finer grains and denser metal structures.
Casting aluminum profiles may have defects such as pores and inclusions, and their mechanical properties may not be as uniform as extruded aluminum profiles.
Application areas:
Extruded aluminum profiles are commonly used in fields such as construction, transportation, electronics, and industry, especially when lightweight and high-strength are required.
Cast aluminum profiles are commonly used in applications that require complex shapes and large components, such as automotive engine casings, mechanical parts, aerospace components, etc.
