Machining and fabrication

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Aluminium formability

Formability is one of the strongest properties of the light metal aluminium. Our research and development engineers use modern equipment to carry out computer analysis and to test sections formed by hot gas forming, hydroforming, stretch forming and bending. We do this to create complex parts with a high degree of dimensional accuracy.

Mechanical joints

Extrusion technology provides a variety of possibilities for joining aluminium profiles. Mechanical joints are often easy to make and some can even be completed by the end user. Another advantage over welded joints is that surface finishing of profiles can be carried out on long lengths, thus reducing costs.

Additional machining and punching

Right from the design stage, aluminium profiles can be shaped so they require minimal machining after extrusion. But some form of processing is often necessary and machining profiles are relatively inexpensive. Aluminium's malleability means that tool costs are competitive.

Hydroforming and bending for accuracy

With hydroforming, we can turn an extruded aluminium tube into a three-dimensional shape. Bending is another process that we use to create shaping accuracy.

Extruded aluminium has good machinability

When you get your individual aluminium profile from Hydro, you can also choose various added-value activities such as sawing, turning, drilling, milling and threading, as well as deburring and punching. Punching operations can include hole-cutting, cutting out blanks and cutting off lengths. Our experts can help make your design ideas a sustainable reality.

Our additional services - going beyond extrusions

Lacquering	This process allows your profiles or aluminium parts to be lacquered with a wide variety of colors while guaranteeing exceptional performance against UV, corrosion, impact and abrasion.	Anodizing	This treatment by electrolysis specific to aluminium provides a finish that is pleasant to the touch and durable in the face of external aggressions. It is possible to obtain shades of tints in particular by virtue of the spectrocoloration process.
Crimping / Barrettage	By associating polyamide bars with aluminium profiles, crimping or barrettage makes it possible to obtain a complex shape with a thermal break. This operation can be used to link an aluminum profile with other materials.	Cut to length	Thanks to our different cutting means, it is possible to re-cut the profiles to make pieces from 5mm to 12m long.
Machining	Our machine park makes it possible to machine small parts for an automobile to parts of several meters for the building industry. With our 5-axis machining centers, it is possible to multiply the functions of your profile.	Punching	By developing specific tools, this process makes it possible to carry out shearing and cutting operations very quickly and inexpensively for large series work.
TIG / MIG welding	6000-series aluminium alloys weld very well via the TIG or MIG process. In addition, the aluminium extrusion makes it possible to integrate functions that facilitate welding.	FSW welding	This weld obtained by mixing the material with a rotating tool has many advantages: reduced deformation, homogeneous weld, flush weld, excellent thermal conductivity and more.
Bending	Depending on the type of bend desired, the section of the profile, and the quantities, different alternatives exist: bending by stretching, bending between rollers, bending in a press or bending by traction.	Mounting	From the installation of gaskets to the crimping of threaded inserts, a complete solution can be offered to deliver a finished product.
Kitting	Through the various workshops, the kit of your product can be carried out according to your specifications such as specific wedging, protection by filming, installation of stickers, integration of bags of screws, and more.	Storage	As part of your activity, your profiles can be stored under certain conditions in order to put them in stock according to your supply criteria on a logistical basis.
Hydroforming	With hydroforming, we can turn an extruded aluminium tube into a three-dimensional shape.