Free Extrusion design manual

Sapa sponsor Aluminium Design
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Sapa Profiles UK Limited have sponsored the development of a new aluminium design website. Aluminiumdesign.net offers free expert technical support for anyone working with aluminium. |
Whether you are new to the material and processes, or an experienced engineer. Visit www.aluminiumdesign.net for free technical support, a comprehensive extrusion design guide and to see a showcase of cutting edge design projects featuring aluminium extrusion design.
Aluminium Times - Sapa Profiles UK Editorial
Sapa Profiles UK Ltd have featured in an extended editorial in the January/February 2009 edition of the Aluminium Times. The article focuses on Sapa's UK investment in a new 2,000t extrusion press and line, which will increase Sapa's ability to produce complex sections and reduce lead times. Also covering new die making technology and the expansion of fabrication facilities, plus much more.
Download a copy of the article here (PDF)
REACH Regulation - Letter to customers
A letter to customers regarding the new chemicals legislation also known as REACH (Registration Evaluation Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals)
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A solution orientated company - adding value to your business
Welcome to Sapa Profiles UK Ltd.
Sapa Profiles is the world's leading producer of extruded aluminium profiles. Design solutions featuring aluminium profiles are used in virtually all industries. Sapa's profiles replace other materials and design methods.
Aluminium can be a substitute for steel, copper, plastic or wood. Extrusion can replace costly techniques, such as forging and injection moulding. Sapa Profiles has extensive operations for the processing of profiles. Cutting, bending, CNC processing, hydroforming, fusion welding, friction stir welding, anodising, painting etc.
Aluminium - The Green Metal
The global Aluminium industry has an excellent record on the rehabilitation of land after bauxite mining. A recent survey showed that 89% of post-mining land in Northern Australia was restored to native forest and the remainder to commercial forest, agriculture and pasture.
Read more about aluminium the green metal