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AngleLock Develops Modular Aluminum System as Rigid as Welded Steel

For a half-century, designers have looked at aluminum framing as a cheap, quick-fix alternative to...

AngleLock: The Successor in High-Durability Aluminum Framing Systems

Imagine never having to tighten a fastener again.

True Strength: T-Slot & Other Aluminum Framing vs. Welded Steel

There’s strength in numbers for structural framing systems. In the design phase, material and...

Machine Structure Design: 5 Cost Reduction Techniques

The most overlooked decision in industrial design today is how you’ll support the operation from...

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...

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...