Production Excellence
Our commitment to excellence goes beyond the finished product; it's ingrained in every step of our process.
Tooling Excellence
Whether it’s extrusion or die casting, the first step is to perfect the die design because it is the tool that determines the quality, productivity and scrap rate of our production.
Die Design
We invest significantly in building die design expertise among our engineers and utilize the most advanced design and simulation software. Our approach is designed to support decarbonized production, ensure fast delivery, and maintain high quality.
Die Manufacturing
We recognize that manufacturing dies according to simulation designs is crucial for achieving optimal results, which is why we invested in the most advanced simulation software. In order to execute the simulated designs perfectly, we invest in top-of-the-line machinery to produce with the highest possible precision.
Advanced Precision Machining: By employing advanced machining techniques such as CNC milling and turning, electrical discharge machining (EDM), and wire cutting, we achieve dimensional precision up to 0.001 mm. These cutting-edge techniques, combined with optimized die design, enable our tools to produce consistent, high-quality products with minimal defects and improved cycle times.
Heat Furnaces: We are equipped with an electrically heated chamber that utilizes radiation heating up to 1100°C, with a charging capacity of 2500 kg, and our advanced electrically heated forced convection furnace operates at temperatures up to 850°C and handles a charging capacity of 1400 kg. These high-performance systems enable us to meet demanding production requirements with precision and efficiency.
Extrusion Excellence
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Raw Material
To ensure the supply of top-quality materials, we go through a careful and detailed process:
a) Supplier Evaluation: We carefully check each supplier against clear criteria, to make sure they meet our standards and provide consistent quality.
b) Material Specification: We clearly define the requirements for all the raw materials we use, especially the chemical composition of the Aluminum Alloys we use (6060, 6063, 6463, 6005, 6005A, 6061, 6082, 6101, 1050) as well as their heat treatment. Our R&D team continuously works to enhance these materials and ensure they meet our precise specifications.
c) Material Inspection: We inspect all incoming materials to ensure they meet our specifications, such as using a Spectrophotometer to analyze the chemical composition of aluminum billets, among other materials.
Billet Preparation
Billet temperature control is crucial because even a slight variation in billet temperature can significantly affect the extrusion output. We invest in high-precision furnaces and tools to ensure optimal results.
Extrusion
At CANEX Aluminum, we invest in the latest technology to enhance our extrusion processes. With our IOT adapted 22 MN and 27 MN extrusion presses, we achieve the highest level of AI driven productivity, while maintaining the lowest scrap rates.
Cooling
The extruded aluminum profiles are cooled immediately using air or water after exiting the die, according to the specific requirements of the extrusion process, to achieve the desired temper.
Cutting
After cooling, the long-extruded profiles are cut to specified lengths based on customer requirements and their intended application. Our profiles can be cut to a maximum length of 13 meters (42.65′) and a minimum length of 3 meters (9.8′).
Heat Treatment
To improve the mechanical properties of aluminum profiles, they undergo aging, a heat treatment that strengthens the aluminum for various industrial uses. We are capable of producing heat treatment tempers including T4, T5, T6, and T66.
Die Cast Excellence
Raw Material
Our die casting excellence begins with sustainable innovation. We upcycle extrusion scrap, adding top-quality alloying elements to develop custom alloy compositions that meet precise specifications. This approach allows us not only to minimize waste but also to ensure high-quality castings with superior mechanical properties. By transforming our scrap into premium alloys, we deliver top-tier performance while promoting environmental responsibility.
Melting
In our state-of-the-art melting furnaces, our scrap and raw materials are heated to a liquid state with a strict control over the temperature (±5 °C) to maintain alloy composition and to ensure that the molten aluminum achieves the ideal flow characteristics. This precision in the melting process is another important step towards delivering consistent and high quality castings.
Casting
Once the molten metal reaches the desired temperature, the molten metal is degassed and skimmed before pouring or injecting into the carefully coated molds under controlled conditions ensuring smooth filling, minimum turbulence, and minimum defect occurrences. After the aluminum solidifies, the casting is carefully removed from the mold, ready for further processing. At CANEX Aluminum, we offer Gravity Casting (GC) technique and Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC) technique, designed to deliver precision and quality for diverse applications with product sizes up to 1.5 meters and a surface roughness of Ra 3.2 – 6.3 µm (125 – 250 µin). Additionally, our expertise extends to provide tailored solutions using other casting techniques, ensuring we meet the specific needs and challenges of each project with flexibility and innovation.
Essential Cutting & Trimming Processes
After casting, the gating and feeding extras are meticulously cut and removed; and the semi-finished products undergo a mandatory grinding process to clean the cutting area allowing the semi-finished products to be ready to undergo a series of operations, including machining, heat treatment, and surface finished, based on our client’s needs.
Heat Treatment
We can further enhance the mechanical properties of castings through a series of thermal treatments to achieve the desired performance characteristics. This can be achieved with the help of our state-of-the-art furnaces with strict temperature control to get the best out of the heat treatment process. Our knowledge and expertise allow us to achieve the required mechanical properties through standard tempers (T7, T6, T5, and T4) or through specifically tailored temper.
Surface Finish Excellence
The final step involves finishing processes for both extrusion & die cast products. CANEX offers a variety of surface finishes to meet the sophisticated needs of various industries and applications.
Mill Finish
We offer aluminum profiles in various surface quality classes with different inspection methods, tailored to our clients' specifications and applications, without any kind of surface treatment or coloring.
Powder Coating
Our carefully designed powder coating process starts with an advanced 9-stage pretreatment tunnel. Our pretreatment first stage is alkaline, followed by rinsing stages, acid etching, demi rinsing and it ends with a chrome-free stage followed by demi fogging. Not only do we have such a long and multistage line, but we are also utilizing both cascading and nozzles technology to thoroughly prepare the surface chemically and mechanically, especially for seaside applications.
We’ve also optimized our energy use by incorporating insulated tanks and tunnels in the alkaline and acid stages, which reduces the heat required for chemical treatments. This detailed pretreatment not only qualifies our products for harsh coastal environments but also reduces chemical usage, making our operations more conserving for an environmentally friendly operation.
We’ve invested in state-of-the-art coating technology, including a top-of-the-line powder center, pumps, and guns on our vertical production booth and clean room. This allows us to achieve a uniform powder application with excellent coverage, even in hard-to-reach angles. The result is a smooth surface free of orange peel and an even distribution of metallic particles, ensuring a perfect finish.
Throughout this process, we follow strict international quality standards, including but not limited to QUALICOAT and AAMA certifications, along with many other industry-leading accreditations. We carefully check each product’s appearance, gloss, and coating thickness and conduct thorough tests for wet and dry adhesion, hardness, bending, and impact resistance. We offer three levels of powder coating—Standard, Super Durable, and Hyper Durable—ensuring our finishes not only look flawless but are also built to last in diverse climates, meeting the high standards of architects and interior designers.
Wood Effect
To create an elegant wood effect, our profiles are first coated with the base powder. After curing, they enter the film sublimation process, where the wood pattern is transferred from the film to the profile. Once the pattern is fully absorbed, the film is removed, revealing a stunning wooden appearance.
Grinding & Polishing
Based on our clients' needs, our grinding and polishing processes for aluminum products are designed to deliver exceptional surface quality that ensures smooth, and defect free surfaces. Through precision grinding and polishing, we can achieve surface finishes between Ra 0.1 - 0.2 µm (4 - 8 µin).
Barrel Finishing
Our barrel finishing processes for aluminum products provide a consistent and refined surface finish achievable by removing imperfections and enhancing their overall appearance, while also improving durability and resistance to corrosion. Using advanced tumbling techniques, we can achieve a surface finish as fine as Ra 1.6 µm (63 µin).
Shot Blasting
Our shot blasting process for aluminum products is used to achieve a clean, uniformly textured surface, and matt finish improving the castings response for subsequent treatments. By carefully controlling the blasting parameters, we can achieve a surface f inish with a roughness of approximately Ra 3.2 µm (125 µin).