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AngleLock Blog: Extrusions (2)

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

Aluminum extrusions are a glorious combination of modularity and lightness, making them great candidates for framing assemblies. Compared with welded steel frame assembly, which..

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 use it correctly.

Vibrating Machine Structural Foundation Design: Risks & Control Factors

Table of Contents: 5 Dangers of Failed Design Why Do Some Frames Loosen Quickly? Examples Solutions The rise of the machines means they’re on the move more than ever.

Maintenance Downtime Reduction for Steel & Aluminum Framing Systems

If T-slot aluminum framing is abundant in your factory, it’s a virtual must that you staff a maintenance guy to regularly check its alignment. And if you rely heavily on..

80/20 Aluminum’s Cost (Short- & Long-Term) for Structural Framing

Aluminum extrusion framing systems are a no-brainer for many industrial and commercial products and machines that need structural support. With the right materials and some clever..

Picking Adjustable Angle Brackets for Structural Framing Systems

Angle brackets have many names – corner, mounting, L, cleat angle, terminal, gusset, and so on. With some clever engineering, they can add just as many benefits to your structural..

Structural Metal Framing Systems: Welded Steel vs. Aluminum Extrusion

A new project has you looking at structural metal framing systems.

Aluminum Frame Design – Differences From Welded Steel Framing

You’re desperate to limit downtime and uphold safety standards with any metal framework supporting your industrial, manufacturing, or automation equipment.

Aluminum Structural Framing Systems: T-Slot Pros, Cons, Alternatives

Can you truly improve what’s already been the accepted and established product and process for nearly 50 years? Depending on your application, absolutely.