There are many advantages to using aluminum extrusions over its heavier counterpart, steel. Aluminum is easier to work with and is strong enough to handle almost any type of manufacturing or assembly application.

Aluminum is a very malleable metal allowing for a more extensive variety of die shapes and t-slot extrusion details to be reached. Aluminum is extremely durable since it does not rust and can be formed into complex, seamless shapes. Aluminum t-slots are non-magnetic and transfer heat efficiently like copper. T-slot extrusions made from aluminum are lightweight but strong, making them ideal for manufacturing. It can be recycled many times over without the loss of properties, making it a perfect metal to be used for many generations.

One of the remarkable benefits of an aluminum T-slotted framing extrusion is that the pieces or members are fastened with nuts and screws. There are several different joint configurations that you can choose from making sure your project is effective and maintains the highest integrity. Steel frames are often welded, and the cost of labor is a major expense and consideration. T-slot frames are modular, with all four sides having the ability to attach or fasten something to them; therefore, holes aren’t required. Using aluminum T-slot increases the speed of assembly because frames can be put together by using connecting fasteners. If you use an aluminum T-slot system, you have no welded joints which allow you to adjust or move the extrusions to exact

XTM aluminum specializes in tile trims, stair nosing, furniture profile, LED profile, partition profile, pipes and tubes.