Coa om Design Guide ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONSIntroduction luminum extrusions can reduce assembly time and improve compo- Many of the component parts now ma- nent appearance and performance. Use chined, cast, stamped, formed, and welded these basic design considerations to can be converted to extrusions, resulting in convert from other processes or create a greater strength, dimensional stability, fewer new aluminum component. assembly operations and the most efficient use of material The push to combine higher quality with lower | Once your component is costs has never been designed, General Extrusions stronger than today. But can provide the extrusion, and nowhere do those goals the fabrication and finishing compete more aggressively than operations as well - for single- on the design engineer's desk. source convenience and quality assurance. At General Extrusions, we offer the engineering support you need to meet For more information or a quote, please call your performance and cost goals without our sales department at (550) 783-0270, or sacrificing quality. send us a fax to (530) 788-1250. Page Introduction 1 Design Pointers... 2-6 Dimensioning 7 Appearance Consideration... 8 Fastening and Assembly oo . 9-10 Alloy-Temper Specifications Chart... : n ‘Tolerances x 12-15 ‘Tapping Spe 16 Class of Fits 16 Quality is just the beginning.10 astening and Assembly Hinge Fit On ‘Adjustable Sip Fit Connection es Hinge and slip fit A. Larger assembly can be made up by hinge fiting smaller extrusions together. B. Adjustments can be made to counter tolerance accumulations. Jointing components Siiding dovetail gives a flat oint when connecting two parts. Lap-Lock Joints Lap Joints : > 5 Some extrusion joining methods Various examples of lap joins used for postioning or bung larger enclosures, In tom 1, Ais moved in and up eis 4 | Then B is inserted to lock the joint. Sido Edge vol Held by Enty Emly Stdngt | Single Double Sat Teasing astoner Cylindrical Sliding Fits Sliding and hinge joints For clearance tolerances, contact our engineering service department at AD. Interlocking extrusions The flat locking edges require less deflection for assembly. Quality is just the beginning.