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Basics of Aluminium Extrusion

Learn the fundamentals of aluminium, alloys, tempers, extrusion processes, dies and profiles through simple, beginner-friendly video lessons. Free course with a certificate of completion.

Beginner 7 modules 20 lessons 2 h 41 min By AI Generated

About this course

Welcome to Easy Aluminium Academy!

This free beginner-friendly course introduces you to the world of aluminium extrusion, from the basic properties of aluminium to the manufacturing of finished extrusion profiles.

You will learn about aluminium alloys, common extrusion alloys such as 6060, 6063, 6061, 6005 and 6082, temper designations, extrusion presses, dies, and the complete extrusion process.

The course uses easy-to-understand educational videos to help students, freshers, sales professionals, engineers and anyone interested in the aluminium industry build a strong foundation.

Complete the course to receive a certificate of completion from Easy Aluminium Academy.

What you will learn

  • Understand the basic properties and advantages of aluminium
  • Learn how aluminium is produced from bauxite
  • Understand major aluminium alloy series and common extrusion alloys
  • Learn the differences between F, O, T4, T5 and T6 tempers
  • Understand the aluminium extrusion process and extrusion press components
  • Learn the basics of extrusion dies and aluminium profiles

Course content

7 modules · 20 lessons · 2 h 41 min in total

Introduction to Aluminium2 lessons
  1. What is aluminium? Properties and advantages8 min
  2. From bauxite to aluminium: a basic overview9 min
Aluminium Alloys and Tempers3 lessons
  1. What are aluminium alloys? Understanding the major alloy series8 min
  2. Common extrusion alloys: 6060, 6063, 6061, 6005 and 60829 min
  3. What are tempers? Basic differences between F, O, T4, T5 and T69 min
Understanding the Extrusion Process4 lessons
  1. What is aluminium extrusion, and how does it work?7 min
  2. Direct versus indirect extrusion9 min
  3. Main components of an extrusion press10 min
  4. The complete process: billet heating to finished profile8 min
Extrusion Dies and Profiles2 lessons
  1. Solid, hollow and semi-hollow dies explained7 min
  2. How profile design affects extrusion: wall thickness, shape and complexity8 min
Heat Treatment and Surface Finishing3 lessons
  1. Quenching, stretching, cutting and ageing8 min
  2. Anodising: the basic process and its benefits7 min
  3. Powder coating: the basic process and its benefits9 min
Quality and Common Defects3 lessons
  1. Understanding profile dimensions and tolerances9 min
  2. Common extrusion defects and their basic causes7 min
  3. How aluminium profiles are inspected and tested7 min
Applications and Industry Overview3 lessons
  1. Aluminium extrusion applications across industries8 min
  2. How to calculate basic profile weight6 min
  3. Understanding the aluminium extrusion business: from customer enquiry to finished product8 min

Prerequisites

  • No prior knowledge of aluminium extrusion is required
  • Interest in manufacturing, engineering or the aluminium industry

Course benefits

  • Learn at your own pace through educational videos
  • Build foundational knowledge of the aluminium industry
  • Understand common aluminium alloys and temper designations
  • Gain an introduction to extrusion manufacturing and profiles
  • Access the course free of charge
  • Receive a certificate of completion