16 03, 2011

Aluminum extrusions are found in structural components

2015-06-18T15:33:41+00:00March 16th, 2011|

The home is one of the most important places in our hearts. It comes as no surprise that aluminum extrusions are used for structural components. Structural components that use aluminum extrusions include decking, tent poles, and well…most things that help hold your home up, whether it is a tent or a house by the beach. From beams to circle sized architectural sections aluminum extrusions are key.

Think of anything that needs to hold something up…it just might incorporate aluminum extrusions. Those signs on the street corner, or on the highway will probably be made out of extruded aluminum. It is everywhere in our lives, even in what we consider to be normal day-to-day structures.  So take a deep breath and learn about the fascinating world of aluminum extrusions and how they are incorporated into almost everything in our lives from structures to airplanes.

9 03, 2011

The transportation industry is key for aluminum extrusions

2015-06-18T15:33:42+00:00March 9th, 2011|

When understanding how aluminum extrusions fit into our lives, it is important to look to transportation. Most forms of transportation are in some way aluminum extruded. So what forms of transportation do we at Taber use our aluminum extrusions for? Some aluminum-extruded vehicles include military vehicles, beverage trucks and delivery vehicles.

Aluminum extrusions are also used for transportation needs such as rail cars, light rail systems, and buses. For those of you who ship our aluminum extrusions are also used for shipping containers.

Aluminum extrusions can be found many facets of our lives because transportation serves as a key example of an industry where behind the scenes aluminum is a key player. Click here to view more information on aluminum extrusions and transportation.

21 10, 2010

Aluminum Extruder: Taber Extrusion’s Versatile Capabilities

2024-01-27T22:40:27+00:00October 21st, 2010|

Taber Extrusions is your leading aluminum extruder offering topnotch extrusion capabilities in all standard alloy series: 2000, 5000, 6000, and 7000 alumninum series (other alloy series upon request). We meet industry standards and also customize designs to fit our client’s specific needs. This includes: aluminum for defense, marine distribution, military aluminum, aluminum for charging stations, satellites, aerchitectural, bridges, curtain wall, and window wall.

Our operating autonomy includes engineering, billet casting, aluminum extrusion, fabrication and delivery.

Processing services include:

  • Billet Casting – Gulfport, MS Plant
  • Solution Heat Treatment
  • Stretcher/Detwister – 750 ton Capacity
  • Contour Correction
  • Cut-to-length
  • Custom Packaging
  • Light Fabrication
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Quality Assurance – Defense Contractor Approved
  • Artificial Aging Ovens

Engineering services include:

  • Extrusion Design Assistance
  • Tolerances
  • CAD Software (Auto CAD)
  • Ultrasonic Testing: Portable Immersion (115 ft tank)
  • Analysis and Testing Capabilities: Hardness, Metallography, Chemistry, Mechanical Property Testing, Conductivity Testing

More about Taber Extrusions

Taber specializes in creating aluminum products in unique shapes and sizes to various industries such as aerospace, automotive, marine, infrastructure, and sporting goods.

Founded in 1973, Taber Extrusions has expanded its markets beyond the military and has become a leader in the industry. Working with various tools and capabilities to create custom solutions for their customers, Taber features micro-extrusions in precise shapes and sizes, friction stir welding services, and offers a wide array of aluminum alloy options. Taber also has a CNC machining line that allows them to create custom aluminum components serving a diverse range of industries. Taber offers value-added machining services and can provide raw materials to customers throughout North America.

Interested in becoming a part of the this leading aluminum extruder team? Submit your resume to careers@taberextrusions.comYou can also visit taberextrusions.com or call Taber Extrusions directly at: 1-888-984-3795.

7 10, 2010

Top 5 ways to serve your clients

2017-01-26T23:37:32+00:00October 7th, 2010|

Over the past several decades, we have not only grown in our ability to provide the best, customized aluminum extrusions, but we’ve also learned a thing or two about how to serve our customers.

As a small company, rooted in our Southern charm and good old fashioned neighborliness, we thought we’d share our secret ingredients to keeping those who matter most happy!

Here are the top 5 ways we serve our clients:

1) Quality. Our quality programs have allowed us to be a leading supplier of high quality aluminum extrusions for nearly four decades. By ensuring that every process and procedure, from billet procurement and final shipment fulfills all ISO9001 and AS9100 standards, Taber maintains preferred supplier ratings. Our positive reputation for quality programs enables customers to optimize their end-product procurement time.

2) Honesty. We supply standard and custom shapes to all distributors and provide services in many areas including government, military, shipbuilding, rail car, electronics, etc, therefore honesty is an important component when it comes to service. It is in our code of ethics to be honest and straightforward with our clients because there are strict guidelines we need to follow to insure safety and correct protocol standards in the industry.

3) Innovation. Our customer-first approach, combined with a long-standing tradition of extrusion excellence, allows us to turn almost any idea into a design application related to aerospace, transportation, mining, military, electronics, marine, shipbuilding, R&D projects, and sporting goods. Consumer manufacturers from around the globe trust us for their most important, unique, and customized extrusions, allowing us to keep our clients as leading innovators in their industry.

4) Customized Capabilities. The unique, customized capabilities are key, which is why our specialty is the manufacturing of complex and intricate extrusions which competitors consider difficult or even impossible. Our full range of extrusion presses, from 1800 and 3000 ton to large 8600 ton, give us unmatched flexibility and profile capabilities.

5) Commitment to Extrusion Excellence. We have an unwavering commitment to consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations by providing both products and service of the highest quality. For example, one of the largest extrusion presses in the U.S., our 8600 ton press has the capability to extrude both 16 and 20 inch round billets, and 10” x 28” rectangular billets with a maximum circle size of 29-1/2” and up to 85 lbs. per foot. With the ability to extrude large, intricate configurations, such as lightweight but strong one-piece extrusions, the customer can incorporate whole assemblies of small components into one extruded part.

21 08, 2010

Aluminum Series: The Battle has begun… 5000 vs. 6000 series

2024-01-27T21:20:53+00:00August 21st, 2010|

It has become quite the battle, 5000 series vs., 6000 series. And who is competing for the title you ask? Well, none other then aluminum extrusions. It is important to understand the differences and key performance factors in marine and other military applications. 5000 series has always been the top choice for naval engineers in order to enhance overall structure integrity.

While counter-intuitive, the reality is that the 6000 series does not win in strength, far from it. In fact the 6000 series loses forty two percent of its ultimate strength whereas some in the 5000 series only lose three percent ultimate strength.

Overall, the advantages of the 5000 series are never-ending! Click Here to view the superiority of the 5000 series in Taber’s 5000 series vs. 6000 series aluminum extrusions. understanding key differences and key performance factors in marine and other military applications.

Taber offers a full range of aluminum alloys including hard, soft, marine, and armor grade. Choose from 2000, 5000, 6000, and 7000 grades with custom chemistries available for specific metal fabrication needs.

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