CNC Machined Aluminum Extrusions

Face milling a large extruded aluminum heat sink to create a flat mounting surface

From Extruded Profile to Finished Component

Aluminum extrusion forms the main section of the part. CNC machining then adds mounting faces, holes, threads, slots, countersinks and other features required for assembly.

Before production, we review the profile section, finished length, machining positions, critical tolerances and quantity to define the manufacturing sequence.

Machined aluminum heat sink profiles with threaded mounting features
Machined heat-sink profiles with threaded mounting features
Extruded aluminum housings with CNC-machined slots, openings and mounting holes
Extruded aluminum housings with machined openings and mounting holes
Finned aluminum extrusion profiles with CNC-machined mounting holes
Finned aluminum extrusion profiles with machined mounting holes

Machining Features on Extruded Aluminum Parts

Face milling an extruded aluminum profile for a flat mounting surface
Face Milling for Flat Mounting Surfaces

Face milling creates a flat mounting or thermal contact surface where required. It can be applied to the top, base or other specified areas of the profile.

CNC machining a narrow slot in an extruded aluminum profile
Slots and Machined Openings

Slots and local machined areas are used for connectors, covers, brackets and other assembly interfaces. Tool access and wall thickness are reviewed for narrow or deep slots.

Drilling mounting holes in an extruded aluminum heat sink
Drilled Holes for Mounting and Assembly

Drilled holes are added for screws, brackets, PCBs and end covers. Positions are machined after cutting to the required length.

Tapping threaded holes in an extruded aluminum heat sink
Threaded Holes

Threaded holes provide fixing points directly in the extrusion, without separate inserts where sufficient material is available. Thread size, depth and position are confirmed from the drawing.

Countersinking screw holes in a machined aluminum extrusion
Countersinks and Screw Recesses

Countersinks and screw recesses allow fastener heads to sit flush where required. Their dimensions are machined according to the screw type and assembly requirement.

Fin Milling

Local machining can be carried out close to finned sections where required. Clamping and tool access are planned to avoid damage or deformation of the fin structure.

Other operations such as counterboring, chamfering, deburring and precision cutting can be arranged according to the drawing requirements.
For machining capabilities beyond extruded profiles, see our CNC machining capabilities.

Examples of Finished Components

Machined round aluminum heat sink housing with internal cavity and mounting holes
Black anodized round aluminum heat sink with machined mounting features
Black anodized aluminum thermal housing with CNC-machined openings and mounting holes
Machined linear aluminum heat sink profiles with drilled mounting holes
CNC-machined aluminum extrusion enclosure with a side opening and mounting holes
Round aluminum heat sink with machined mounting holes and flat contact surface

For the complete process from die development to finished profile production, see our aluminum extrusion manufacturing process.

Need a Custom CNC Aluminum Extrusion?

Send us your drawing, profile section or sample. We will review the extrusion and machining requirements before quotation.

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