A T-slotted aluminium extrusion profile is a straight aluminium section produced by pushing heated aluminium through a die, so that the finished profile carries a groove running along its whole length. This one is a 20 series profile in 6063 aluminium alloy, a square section with a T shaped slot that accepts nuts, brackets and connectors from the end or the side. The profile is anodized, which builds a thin oxide layer on the surface and gives the silver or black finish its resistance to handling marks and moisture. Because the slot runs the full length, a frame can be built, adjusted and rebuilt without welding, drilling or painting.
These profiles are used for industrial frames, machine guards, workbench and trolley frames, display stands, shelving, safety enclosures and DIY structures such as 3D printer and CNC frames. The 20 series suits light and medium duty work where a slim section is wanted, for example guarding, small benches and enclosures, and because lengths are cut to custom size one order can carry the exact lengths for a single machine or a batch of identical benches.
Start with the series. The 20 series number describes the slot and section size, and it decides which nuts and connectors fit, so the profile must match the fasteners already held. Then decide the section shape and wall: a square section is stiff in both directions, while a thinner wall saves weight and cost on light frames. Next confirm the alloy and temper. 6063 is the extrusion alloy used here and is chosen for its smooth surface and good anodizing response, and tempers from T3 to T8 with T5 are available. Surface treatment is the last choice: anodizing in silver or black is standard for these profiles, and it can be combined with the cutting, punching, bending, decoiling and welding operations needed to prepare the ends of a frame.
Before ordering, confirm the profile series, the slot width, the section size and the wall thickness, because these decide whether the standard nuts, brackets and end caps fit. Confirm the alloy and temper, the surface treatment and the finish colour, silver or black, and whether the colour must be consistent across the batch. Confirm the cut list, including the number of pieces and the tolerance on each length, since the quoted tolerance on specified dimensions is plus or minus 1 percent. Confirm any holes, threads or machining required at the ends before the profile is finished. The profile is made from 6063 aluminium alloy to an ISO 9001 quality system, with bending, decoiling, welding, punching and cutting offered as the available processing operations.
Material & Temper | Aluminum Alloy 6063-T5,6061-T6 |
Surface Treatment | Anodizing, powder coating, electrophoresis, wood grain, polishing, brushing, sandblasting, etc. |
Colour | Silver or black |
Grade | 6000 series |
Length | Customized |
Application | Industrial |
Shape | Square |
Model Number | 20 Series T-slot Aluminum Extrusion |
Brand Name | Channel |
Thickness | Customized |
Lifetime | Anodized for 12-15 years outdoor, powder coating for 18-20 years outdoor. |
New Moulds | Opening new moulds will be taken about 7-10 days |
Fabrication | Die designing→Die making→Smelting&alloying→QC →Extruding→ Cutting→ Heat Treatment→QC→Surface treatment→QC→Packing→ QC→Shipping→After Sale Service |
Deep Processing | Precision cutting/CNC / Punching / Checking / Tapping / Drilling /Milling |
Certification | ISO9001 |