From engineering drawings to
finished aluminum components.
Glary manufactures custom aluminum components using aluminum extrusion, CNC machining, surface finishing, forging, stamping, die casting, spinning, assembly, and quality inspection.
Manufacturing methods are selected according to product geometry, dimensional requirements, production volume, and application conditions. Different manufacturing processes are combined according to product structure rather than using a single manufacturing method.
Typical products include aluminum enclosures, heat sinks, industrial electronic components, lighting components, and other custom aluminum products.
Production can be arranged from prototype samples to volume manufacturing according to project requirements.
Manufacturing Capabilities
The following sections introduce the manufacturing processes used for custom aluminum components.
Multiple manufacturing methods may be combined within a single project to satisfy structural, dimensional, and assembly requirements.
Primary Manufacturing
Used for custom aluminum profiles, enclosure sections, and heat sink structures.
● Solid profiles
● Hollow profiles
● Thin-wall profiles
Applied to high-strength aluminum components and forged heat sink blanks.
● Heat sink blanks
● Structural parts
● Near-net shape parts
Used for aluminum sheet components with formed structural features.
● Brackets
● Covers
● Mounting plates
● Formed sheet parts
Suitable for complex aluminum parts with integrated geometry.
● Complex housings
● Thin-wall parts
● Integrated structures
● High-volume production
Secondary Manufacturing
Used to machine holes, slots, threads, reference surfaces, and precision interfaces after extrusion.
● Milling
● Drilling
● Turning
● Tapping
Provides corrosion protection, wear resistance, electrical insulation, and the required surface appearance.
● Anodizing
● Powder Coating
● Sandblasting
● Brushing
Supports mechanical assembly, hardware installation, functional verification, and final product integration.
● Mechanical assembly
● Hardware assembly
● Fastener assembly
● Final packaging
Verifies dimensions, surface quality, and assembly requirements before shipment.
● Dimensional inspection
● Surface inspection
● Assembly verification
● Functional verification
Special Processes
Produces high-fin-density heat sink structures from solid aluminum for demanding thermal applications.
● Straight fins
● High fin density
● Low thermal resistance
● Heat sink components
Suitable for round aluminum components with rotational symmetry and thin-wall structures.
● Round housings
● Cone-shaped parts
● Thin-wall components
● Rotational symmetry
Manufacturing Facilities
Tooling Workshop
Tooling is prepared according to profile geometry, alloy selection, and extrusion requirements before production begins.
Trial extrusion is normally performed before volume production to verify profile dimensions and tooling performance.
Workshop Functions
● Die development
● Trial extrusion
● Die maintenance
● Tooling modification
● Production preparation
Different press capacities are selected according to profile size and production requirements.
Extrusion Workshop
Extrusion production is planned according to alloy, profile dimensions, production volume, and application requirements. Process parameters are controlled throughout production to ensure dimensional accuracy, profile straightness, and consistent product quality.
Extrusion parameters are adjusted according to alloy characteristics, wall thickness, profile complexity, and dimensional requirements.
Cooling, stretching, and cutting are coordinated to reduce profile distortion after extrusion.
Production Facilities
● 600–3600T extrusion presses
● Billet heating furnaces
● Extrusion production lines
● Cooling systems
● Stretching equipment
● Cutting systems
CNC Machining Workshop
CNC machining is performed after extrusion to complete product-specific features that cannot be formed during extrusion.
Machining operations are planned according to datum references, tolerance requirements, and assembly features.
Machining fixtures are selected to maintain repeatability during batch production.
Typical Machining Operations
● Milling
● Drilling
● Tapping
● Turning
● Chamfering
Different machining operations may be combined according to product geometry and assembly requirements.
Surface Finishing Workshop
Surface finishing processes are selected according to product specifications, appearance requirements, and corrosion protection requirements. Components are processed before final inspection and packaging.
Surface preparation varies according to the selected finishing process to achieve coating adhesion and appearance consistency.
Surface finishing is performed after machining unless specific production requirements require a different process sequence.
Finishing Processes
● Anodizing line
● Powder coating line
● Sand blasting area
● Brushing equipment
● Drying area
● Inspection station
Materials
Glary uses a range of aluminum alloys for extrusion, CNC machining, forging, die casting, and other manufacturing processes.
Different aluminum alloys are selected according to manufacturing processes and product requirements. Common alloys include 6063, 6061, 1070, 5052, and ADC12.
Material selection depends on strength, machinability, corrosion resistance, thermal performance, and manufacturing methods.
6063 Aluminum
Widely used for aluminum extrusion profiles, enclosures, and heat sink components.
- Excellent extrudability
- Good surface finish
- Good anodizing performance
- Good corrosion resistance
6061 Aluminum
Used for CNC machined components and structural parts requiring higher strength.
- Higher mechanical strength
- Excellent machinability
- Good corrosion resistance
- Suitable for precision machining
1070 Aluminum
Used for thermal management components requiring high thermal conductivity.
- High thermal conductivity
- Excellent electrical conductivity
- Good corrosion resistance
- Suitable for heat transfer applications
5052 Aluminum
Commonly used for sheet metal parts, covers, and stamped components.
- Good formability
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Good weldability
- Suitable for bending and stamping
ADC12 Aluminum
Widely used for aluminum die casting of complex components.
- Good casting performance
- Suitable for thin-wall parts
- Good dimensional accuracy
- Good surface finish
Manufacturing Workflow
Each custom aluminum project follows a structured workflow from drawing review to final inspection and packaging.
Manufacturing stages may be adjusted according to product complexity, production quantity, and secondary processing requirements.
📐 Design Review
Review drawings and manufacturing requirements.
🧱 Material Preparation
Select alloy according to application requirements.
⚙️ Manufacturing
Extrusion, machining, forming, and finishing.
📏 Inspection
Verify dimensions, surface quality, and assembly.
📦 Packaging
Pack products before shipment.
Quality Control
Inspection is carried out at different manufacturing stages according to product specifications and inspection requirements.
Incoming materials are checked to confirm the specified aluminum alloy before production.
Finished components are inspected according to drawing and inspection requirements.
Surface finish is inspected after anodizing, powder coating, or other finishing processes.
Fastener installation and component assembly are verified before packaging.
Products are packaged according to shipping and customer requirements.
Inspection is performed throughout production to verify dimensions, machining quality, surface finish, and assembly requirements before shipment.
Need Custom Aluminum Components?
Glary manufactures custom aluminum components according to customer drawings and specifications.
Contact us to discuss your manufacturing requirements.
