Benchtop Machines > Aluminium extrusion vs steel

Affordable tooling costs make designing a custom aluminum extrusion shape or profile surprisingly inexpensive Strength Similar to Steel Aluminum has a better

extrusions When using anyone's extrusion make sure they know what they are doing, ask for application references, and ask to see their

steel t slot table You are more likely to break a cutting tap in Al than in regular steel In the distant past, before 'T' slot extrusion was popular, my

steel t slot track All t-slot extruded aluminum systems are engineered for a precise fit and maximum rigidity Forget the hassles and inflexibility of steel