Aluminum profile manufacturing meets increasingly diverse needs, thanks to the qualities of this metal: lightness, durability and excellent corrosion resistance. Starting from coils and sheets of various thicknesses we produce standard sections and custom aluminum profiles, with simple or complex shapes, for construction, industry, furniture and automotive.
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Aluminum profile manufacturing
We manufacture aluminum profiles in series, to customer drawing
Technologies for aluminum profile manufacturing
Roll forming, stamping, punching, and bending
Aluminum profile manufacturing relies on cold roll forming, stamping, punching, bending and calendering. These technologies deliver high-performance components that meet the required tolerances and high quality standards.
Cold roll forming (roll forming)
The coil is progressively shaped by a series of rollers until the desired profile is achieved. This process is ideal for series production and ensures high quality standards and tight tolerances.
Cold stamping
Purpose-built presses and dies give aluminum three-dimensional shapes, with folds and ribs that increase the structural rigidity of the profile.
Punching
Holes, slots and openings of various shapes are made in line, eliminating later processing steps and reducing time and costs.
Bending
Thanks to aluminum’s natural ductility, curved profiles with constant or variable radii can be produced, ideal for architectural and design projects that require more complex shapes.
From drawing to finished profile
Every order follows the same path, designed to reach series production without surprises.
Drawing analysis
Our technical department assesses the section, alloy and thickness. Compared with steel, aluminum needs larger bending radii and has a different springback: these are the first factors to check.
Roll design
Based on the drawing, we design the sequence of rolls that shapes the strip step by step into the final section.
Production with in-line processing
The strip is roll formed continuously. Holes, slots, punching and markings are made in line, with no further handling.
Cut to length and inspection
Profiles are cut to the required length and inspected according to the procedures of our ISO 9001 certified quality system.
Characteristics and benefits of aluminum
Aluminum offers many strengths. It weighs about a third as much as steel while keeping high strength, making it ideal where lightness matters. In contact with air it forms an oxide layer that protects the metal from external agents, ensuring long life and resistance to moisture and chemicals. Finally, aluminum can be recycled almost indefinitely without losing its original properties, reducing overall environmental impact.
Lightweight and high strength
Aluminum weighs about a third of steel while keeping good mechanical properties, allowing solid structures with reduced weight.
Excellent corrosion resistance
The oxide layer that forms upon contact with air naturally protects the metal, making it suitable for many indoor and outdoor environments exposed to moisture.
High design flexibility
From cold roll forming to punching, the available processes make it possible to create complex geometries, holes, and curves tailored to customer specifications.
Ease of fabrication
Aluminum requires less deformation force, reducing production time and operating costs.
Commercial and made-to-drawing aluminum profiles
For standard requirements we produce commercial U, C, L, omega and tubular sections, useful when complex geometries are not needed. Discover our structural and commercial aluminum profiles. For specific needs, starting from an idea or a technical drawing, we optimize lengths, thicknesses and accessory processing such as step drilling, markings and bending.
Applications
Our aluminum profiles are used in many sectors, from construction and architecture to mechanical engineering, furniture, automotive, home appliances and agriculture. By combining advanced technologies with high-quality materials, Sika delivers solutions that integrate into complex and innovative projects, with components that meet the highest performance standards and offer elegant, functional design.
Contact us to find out how Sika can support your project with aluminum profile manufacturing.
Certified quality
Our solid experience, ongoing innovation and strong presence in the industry make us the ideal partner for those seeking high-level solutions. Choosing Sika for aluminum profile manufacturing means relying on a company with the highest quality standards. Discover the certifications we have achieved as proof of our commitment.
Frequently asked questions
What do you need to start manufacturing an aluminum profile?
The profile drawing, or a sample, with alloy, thickness, lengths, quantity, finish and required processing. Our technical department checks feasibility and designs the rolls for production.
Which operations can be integrated into aluminum profile manufacturing?
Holes, slots, punching and markings are made in line during roll forming. Bending, calendering, joining and cutting to length can be added, so the profile arrives ready for assembly.
Is cold roll forming suitable for series production?
Yes, it is its main strength. The process is continuous, delivers consistent tolerances and low scrap, and the cost of the rolls is spread over the production volume.
Profiled materials
Discover the materials we cold form from coil: stainless, pickled, corten and galvanized steel, aluminum and copper. We transform metal coils into high-quality profiles for the most diverse needs and applications of our clients.
