Webinars

Aluminum extrusions offer an outstanding level of design flexibility, the ability to tailor component properties, cost-saving functionality and environmental benefits.
Yet extrusions' almost limitless design possibilities present unique challenges to the designer and engineer:

• How should extrusions be designed for minimal system cost and optimal manufacturing?
• What are the do's and don'ts in profile design?
• How can shapes be optimized to meet structural requirements?
• How can extrusion design impact the economics of extruded components vs. alternative materials?

The Aluminum Extruders Council offers webinars aimed at educating engineers and designers on the advantages of and practical considerations for designing with aluminum extrusions.

AEC recently became an "Approved Provider" of continuing education by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Join us for:

 

Leveraging Aluminum Extrusion's Attributes for Effective Building Solutions

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

2:00 p.m. EDT

Speakers: Shayne Seever, Sierra Aluminum and Lewie Smith, Jordan Aluminum  Extrusions

Hosted by AEC

 

This presentation will review the attributes of aluminum and the extrusion process, and then drill down into several characteristics of importance to today’s designer. It will also focus on the three key design variables – alloy selection, part geometry, and fabrication – for creating effective product solutions. Mini-cases will illustrate creative and cost-effective extrusion solutions in a number of markets, with an emphasis on building components.

 

Credit: 1.0 AIA LU hour

 

Details and registration here

 

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Automotive engineers! Join us for:

Utilizing the Attributes of Aluminum Extrusion for Effective Automotive Solutions
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
2:00 p.m. EDT
Speaker: Mark Butterfield, Magnode Corp.

 

Hosted by SAE International

Presenting sponsor: Sapa Extrusion North America

 

Join AEC and presenting sponsor Sapa Extrusion North America for this customer webinar aimed at assisting automotive engineers to better utilize the unique attributes of aluminum and the extrusion process leading to new applications and creative solutions.

 

This webinar reviews the attributes of aluminum and the extrusion process and then drills down into several characteristics of importance to today’s auto designer. It also focuses on the three key design variables – alloy selection, part geometry, and fabrication. Mini-cases illustrate creative and cost-effective extrusion solutions.

This one-hour webinar is aimed at the designer/engineer with moderate familiarity with aluminum’s attributes, the extrusion process, and the basics of extrusion design. An audience Q&A follow the technical presentation.

 

Register here.

 

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Watch the following webinars on-demand on the AEC YouTube channel:

  

Beyond the Basics: Creating Extrusions to Meet Product Challenges

Sponsored by Alexandria Industries and Sapa Extrusion North America 

 

Beyond Bars, Ts and Angles: Designing Aluminum Extrusions

Sponsored by Alexandria Industries and Sapa Extrusion North America

 

Developments in the Use of Aluminum Extrusions for Lightweighting

Sponsored by Sapa Extrusion North America

 

 

In addition, past webinars are available for on-demand viewing on our host's sites. Click on the links below:

   

• June 2016: Leveraging Aluminum’s Attributes for Effective Extruded Solutions; hosted by Design News; Sponsored by Alexandria Industries & Sapa Extrusion North America

• September 2015:  Creating the Vision: Aluminum Extrusion in Building & Construction; Hosted by Construction Specification Institute (CSI); Sponsored by Sapa Extrusions
  

• April 2015: Beyond Basics: Designing Aluminum Extrusion To Meet Product Challenges;Hosted by Design World; Sponsored by Pries Enterprises

• February 2015: After the Press - Finishes and Thermal Performance for Aluminum Extrusions; Hosted by Construction Specifications Institute (CSI); Sponsored by Bonnell Aluminum
  

• October 2014: Beyond Bars, T's and Angles: Designing Aluminum Extrusions to Meet Product Challenges
  Hosted by Design News
  Sponsored by Alexandria Industries and Sapa Extrusions North America
  
  
• August 2014: Utilizing Aluminum Extrusion to Reduce System Costs
  Hosted by Solar Power World
  Sponsored by: Sapa Extrusions North America and Vitex Extrusion, Inc.
  
  
• May 2014: Utilizing Aluminum Extrusions for Effective Product Solutions: It's About SHAPE
  Hosted by Machine Design
  Sponsored by Alexandria Industries and Almag Aluminum Inc.
  
  
• April 2014: The New Codes: Implications for the Use of Extruded Aluminum Building Components
  Hosted by Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
  Sponsored by Sapa Extrusions North America

• January 2014: Designing with Aluminum Extrusions for Building & Construction Applications
  Hosted by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
  Sponsored by Bonnell Aluminum and Sapa Extrusions North America
  
  
• July 2013: Creating Cost Effective Solar Installations With Aluminum Extrusions
  Hosted by Solar Power World
  Sponsored by Alexandria Industries & Sapa Extrusions North America
  
  
• June 2013: It's About the SHAPE: Designing with Aluminum Extrusions
  Hosted by Design News
  Sponsored by Alexandria Industries & Sapa Extrusions North America
  
  

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