Six Reasons to Consider T-Slot Aluminum-vs-Steel

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Aluminum is used for a wide range of applications because it is a highly versatile metal. Also, the benefits of aluminum-vs-steel are hard to match. Light weight, strong, and corrosion-resistant, aluminum makes a formable structure. Secondly, it has an attractive appearance and is easily recyclable, making it environmentally friendly. Lastly, highly resilient, aluminum flexes under loads or reshapes itself after the shock of an impact.

Learn How Aluminum Stacks up Against Steel

Weighs Less Than Steel

While one-third the weight of steel, aluminum yields a strength of 35,000 psi. Depending on the alloy and processing technique used, pound for pound, it&#;s possible to forge aluminum to be just as strong as steel.

No Welding Required

Aluminum T-Slot frames and designs do not require welding like steel does.

Costs Less Than Steel

80/20 aluminum framing systems often save you hundreds of dollars versus welding steel framing. When comparing the two alloys, the cost of steel-vs-aluminum is one of the most important factors in determining which materials to use for a job. Affordable tooling costs make designing a custom aluminum extrusion shape or profile surprisingly inexpensive.

Strength Similar to Steel

Aluminum has a better strength-to-weight ratio and is almost 2X stronger at the same weight. Aluminum&#;s better strength-to-weight ratio makes aluminum a better solution for applications where lighter weight is important. Aluminum structures can be assembled on-site and are easier and less costly to move than steel structures.

Machining Not Required

A wide range of standard and custom machining services are available with 80/20. However, unlike steel, they are not required. Steel requires metal machining (cut, drilled, etc.) to remove material and be shaped into the desired product.

Corrosion Resistant

When it comes to corrosion resistance of aluminum-vs-steel, aluminum clearly wins. Aluminum resists corrosion, without requiring the need of additional treatments after it has been extruded. In addition, aluminum requires less maintenance over time. This is because it doesn&#;t rust and does not require any coatings or paint that will wear or scratch off. Naturally occurring oxide film protects aluminum. Aluminum can be further enhanced with a variety of finishes such as anodizing, powder coating, brushed finish, media blasting, painting, polishing or chemical wash techniques.

FAQ&#;s

What are the benefits of aluminum extrusion?
Aluminum extrusion is 100% recyclable and non-toxic. It comes with a wide range of finishing options. It is also resilient and highly reflective. Aluminum also has high electrical and thermal conductivity. Intricate shapes are possible, and it is non-sparking, non-magnetic, non-combustible and virtually seamless. See additional benefits of using 80/20 framing systems.

What are 80/20 T-Slots?
T-slot aluminum profiles offer built-in modularity making it easy to assemble and reassemble to conform to evolving needs. The T-slot provides the ability to add connections and join profiles to closed ends. This allows you to change your design without having to start from scratch. It also enable easy expansion and retraction of your build for modifications down the road.

For a complete listing of 80/20 products, visit 80/20.net. For more information regarding 80/20 T-Slot extrusion or on complete custom solutions with 80/20 Aluminum Framing Systems, call us at 800.582. or contact our team of design engineers. They help create customized systems and offer services like design assistance, custom machining, kit packaging and support to build your application, and provide AutoCAD&#; and Solidworks&#; drawings of the application.

You could build about anything with this easily constructed material. T-slot aluminum extrusions with fasteners and brackets quickly transform into cabinets, workstations, tables, and anything imagined. There are several advantages to using T-slots over other materials, such as wood and welded steel. It is strong, corrosion-resistant, and weighs less; it is non-combustible and much more cost-effective.

 

Easy to Assemble and Disassemble 

 

The assembly of the T-slot&#;s framework can be done in minutes, and the same goes for the disassembly. How often have there been situations where we needed to reorganize our areas to make room for more things. T-slots are excellent in these situations.

 

Easy to Modify

 

The beauty of an aluminum t-slot is that you can modify your structure after building your project by mounting additional parts with more T-slots without drilling or welding. This engineering flexibility makes everything so easy that you can add or subtract the pieces even if mistakes are made in measurements. If you have built a table or workstation and feel the height is incorrect, you can easily loosen the screws and adjust it.  

 

Design Flexibility

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The modular T-slot design is the critical feature that allows aluminum extrusion&#;s versatility. It&#;s as simple as inserting a connector into the T-slot and tightening it using essential hand tools. You can join components at any time and location, whereas using other materials will bring about dust, sparks, and noise. There are a lot of ready-to-use parts available such as handles, casters, brackets, gussets, plates, and more. This gives the design engineers an extensive library to design their structure using standard, off-the-shelf components and avoid designing custom parts that are more expensive and come with longer lead times.   

 

Clean, Strong, and Corrosion Resistant

 

As a metal, Aluminum is known for its weakness. However, T-slot profiles can be made as strong as desired. The application will dictate different profile sizes. They are perfect for all seasons, for they are corrosion-resistant. They are looking at it from all points of view; t-slots trump over other materials. They are cleaner and neater. 

Easy to Package and Ship

 

Since it is straightforward to assemble and disassemble T-slot extrusions, the assembly can be done on-site using basic hand tools. This way, you don&#;t have to pay a high price to ship large structures, which is the case for welded steel. Assembly is safe, with no sparks, noise, or dust, so it can even be done in a clean place like an office or a lab.  

 

Just think of your structure and build it with T-slots!

For more information, check out our article Sneeze Guards from T-slots Aluminum Extrusions.

Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions, need more information or if you are interested in purchasing a T-slotted extrusion.

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HVH offers TSLOTS by Bonnell Aluminum; we work closely with the Bonnell engineering team to provide superior customer service and engineering support.

Vladimir Harutyunyan

Vladimir Harutyunyan is the founder of HVH Industrial. He has masters degree in mechanical engineering and over 10 years of experience in mechanical power transmission field. 

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Vladimir Harutyunyan

Vladimir Harutyunyan is the founder of HVH Industrial ...

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