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Aluminum Articles and Resources
Aluminum in Cleanrooms
Cleanrooms are essential to manufacturing vital products across the world. To meet rigorous safety standards, we’ve created G.AL Aluminum…
Aluminum Storage
The ultimate guide to storing aluminum the right way. Preventing expensive damage when storing indoors or outdoors.
Choosing the Best Material
Weighing the costs and benefits of different aluminum options in manufacturing.
Incorrect selection can result in either purchasing expensive material with properties that aren’t needed, or material that isn’t up to the task.
Choosing the right one can seem daunting- but we’re here to help.
Expert Guide to Tool & Jig Plates
Having trouble deciding what material to use for tools and jigs?
We’re here to help!
Our expert guide to tool and jig plates compares the pros and cons of cast and rolled plates. We explain uses and advantages so you can choose material with confidence.
Heat Treating Aluminum
GLEICH Aluminium is one of the few manufacturers of aluminum cast plates with an in-house heat treatment facility.
But what actually happens during the heat treatment process and why it is necessary?
Does Aluminum rust?
Aluminum has many advantages, but one common misconception is that because it doesn’t rust, this means it doesn’t degrade.
While aluminum might not rust the same way iron or steel does, it can corrode under certain conditions.
Manufacturing Threads
Manufacturing Threads: The Ultimate Guide to Forming, Rolling, and Tapping High-Quality Threads
Learn how to produce high-quality internal and external threads using thread forming, rolling, and cutting techniques. Improve strength and reduce defects.