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What advantage is there to using an aluminum extrusion over an aluminum casting?

April 26, 2017advantage aluminum casting Extrusion

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What advantage is there to using an aluminum extrusion over an aluminum casting?

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The integrity of an extrusion is much more consistent than that of a casting. Castings are inherently more porous due to their manufacturing process, and this results in more material used for structural applications.