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Design Guide
ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONSIntroduction
luminum extrusions can reduce
assembly time and improve compo- Many of the component parts now ma-
nent appearance and performance. Use chined, cast, stamped, formed, and welded
these basic design considerations to can be converted to extrusions, resulting in
convert from other processes or create a greater strength, dimensional stability, fewer
new aluminum component. assembly operations and the most efficient
use of material
The push to combine
higher quality with lower | Once your component is
costs has never been designed, General Extrusions
stronger than today. But can provide the extrusion, and
nowhere do those goals the fabrication and finishing
compete more aggressively than operations as well - for single-
on the design engineer's desk. source convenience and quality
assurance.
At General Extrusions, we offer the
engineering support you need to meet For more information or a quote, please call
your performance and cost goals without our sales department at (550) 783-0270, or
sacrificing quality. send us a fax to (530) 788-1250.
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Introduction 1
Design Pointers... 2-6
Dimensioning 7
Appearance Consideration... 8
Fastening and Assembly oo . 9-10
Alloy-Temper Specifications Chart... : n
‘Tolerances x 12-15
‘Tapping Spe 16
Class of Fits 16
Quality is just the beginning.10
astening
and Assembly
Hinge Fit
On
‘Adjustable
Sip Fit Connection
es
Hinge and slip fit
A. Larger assembly can be made up by
hinge fiting smaller extrusions
together.
B. Adjustments can be made to
counter tolerance accumulations.
Jointing components
Siiding dovetail gives a flat oint when
connecting two parts.
Lap-Lock Joints Lap Joints
: > 5 Some extrusion joining methods
Various examples of lap joins used for
postioning or bung larger enclosures,
In tom 1, Ais moved in and up
eis 4 | Then B is inserted to lock the joint.
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Cylindrical Sliding Fits
Sliding and hinge joints
For clearance tolerances, contact our
engineering service department at AD.
Interlocking extrusions
The flat locking edges require less
deflection for assembly.
Quality is just the beginning.