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T-Slot Alternatives for Framing System Cost & Performance

There are a lot of structural framing systems out there for the small-scale builder. As long as...

Stainless Steel Framing vs. Aluminum Systems

In just about any corner of the engineering world, the choice between aluminum vs. stainless steel...

Custom Aluminum Extrusion Cost: T-Slot vs. Advanced Framing Systems

In product design, think of cost as a two-part formula: Up-front price and long-term value.

Nowhere...

Fixed- vs. Pinned-Connection Structural Metal Framing Systems

In structural systems, connections play a pivotal role in overall strength and stability. There are...

Industrial & Machine Door Design 101

Until one suddenly fails, operators often take doors for granted. 

[PROJECT SPOTLIGHT] Floor Locks for Carts: A Docking Alternative

Mobile carts, racks, and stands are a key part of the material handling and automation process....

How to Connect T-Slot Assemblies: Standard & Self-Aligning Frames

Aluminum extrusions are a glorious combination of modularity and lightness, making them great...

5 Robotics Safety Rules for Industrial Enclosure Design

Enclosures: dumb, boring, and a savior for automation.

Building With Aluminum Extrusion: Designing Modular, Adjustable Frames

Aluminum extrusion is a valuable material process for creating structural frames – when engineers...

6 Machine Guarding Safety Tips for Industrial Frames & Bases

If your factory safety measures aren’t safe, how safe will the operators be? And if the crew can’t...