Surface Finishes: Anodizing
“Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts the metal surface into a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant, anodic oxide finish.”…
The Technique of Losing Weight: Part Two
Strength and Shape Design Considerations After looking at ways to use different plastics instead of metal in last…
An Introduction to Aluminum Extrusion and Profiles
The aluminum extrusion (also known by ‘aluminum frames’) forming process is a bulk plastic deformation process. First, a…
Florida Tech Motorsports is Racing for the Cure
Each Spring, university students are building projects for design courses, or for competitions as a part of student…
DIY Project Using Aluminum Extrusions
Despite being available for around thirty years, structural aluminum extrusions have only recently been gaining widespread popularity. The…
Corrosion Resistance Standards and How to Use Them
Everyone has experienced the pain and suffering of trying to remove a rusted bolt or nut. Unfortunately, the…
