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Practical notes for buyers comparing aluminum forms, documentation and supply planning decisions.
Yes, you can splice aluminum and copper wire, but only with a rated connector and anti-oxidant paste. Here's why direct twists fail and how to do it safely.
2026-08-19 by Ingrid Solberg Read ArticleDecode a custom aluminum extrusion heatsink pricelist by alloy, tooling, profile, quantity, and finishing, then compare quotes on total cost per part at your real volume
Continue readingLearn when you can safely splice aluminum and copper wire, why bare twists fail, and the exact connector and preparation steps code requires.
Continue readingArm & Hammer baking soda contains no aluminum. Learn why the myth persists, how aluminum engineering works, and how to choose alloys like 5052, 6061, and 7075.
Continue readingAluminum and aluminium are the same element. The real difference is alloy, temper, and construction. Learn what to verify on a spec sheet before you order.
Continue readingRead a custom aluminum heatsink pricelist by decomposing die, alloy, tolerance, finish, and service costs into a landed cost per part.
Continue readingSpecify bent aluminum extrusions for EV battery trays: choose temper first, set radius second, verify with certification.
Continue readingSpecifying aluminum containers correctly: 3004 for formed bodies, 5182 for lids, 7021-T6 for cargo structures. Decode tempers and verify certificates at receiving.
Continue readingThe 2024 AS&D adds extrusion tempers 6060-T51 and 6061-T61. Learn which standard edition to cite and how to verify a mill certificate before approving.
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