Academic Resources

The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) is the international trade association dedicated to advancing the role of aluminum extrusion worldwide.

	The following resources provide basic knowledge of the aluminum extrusion process suitable for educational purposes, including participatory opportunities. AEC Publications Aluminum Extrusion Manual Orientation Packet ET Proceedings Charts Take a closer look at the charts available in the Publications catalog. Life Cycle Automotive Truck Trailer Aluminum Extrusion Spotlight Publications contain information specific to the following topics: Alloys • Anodizing • Coatings • Competitive Materials • Design • Tolerances • Transportation Extrusion Technology Foundation is a publicly supported organization dedicated to furthering aluminum extrusion technology and its applications worldwide, including several events such as the Design Seminar, Design Competition, and the International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar and Exposition. See more details by following the link. Design Competition is open to professional and student designers. Follow the link for more details.

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