Aluminium extrusions carry the subframe, the trim and often the edge that the panel sits against. A useful enquiry names the section — a die number, a catalogue profile, or a drawing — then the alloy and temper. 6063-T6 is a common architectural request; it is not assumed. If the bar is structural in the designer’s intent, say so, because that changes how we read the requirement.
Finish is a separate line: mill, powder-coated or anodised, with colour if coating is required. Anodising thickness, if specified, belongs in the same note. Cut length and whether bars may be supplied in mill lengths or must be cut to module should be explicit. Tolerance on length, straightness or wall thickness is included when the specification states it.
Project-specific dies take time and a quantity that justifies tooling. If the section is special, send the drawing and the expected metres. If it is a standard commercial profile, a clear dimensioned sketch is enough to start. We compare what is asked with what can be offered and we write the difference into the quotation.
Glass Architectural supplies profiles; it does not fabricate the curtain wall or approve the connection. Related sheet and fixings can be quoted in the same request when they belong to the same assembly. Manufacturer mill certificates or finish data are provided where they exist for the offered bars.
What to include in your enquiry
| What to include in your enquiry | Example |
|---|---|
| Drawing / section | die number or DXF |
| Alloy | AA 6063-T6 |
| Temper | T5 / T6 |
| Finish | mill / powder / anodised |
| Cut length | 6000 mm |
| Tolerance | as specified |
| Quantity | metres or bars |
Typical applications
Examples of how these materials are used. Not a record of Glass Architectural projects.
- Façade subframes
- Framing
- Edge trims
- Support rails
- Fabricated assemblies
Sourcing and documentation
Sourced against section, alloy, temper, finish and length. Special dies are quoted only with a drawing and a stated quantity. Final suitability depends on the project specification, substrate, exposure and system design.
Related materials
- Solid Aluminium Sheets
Solid aluminium sheets for façades, flashings, folded components and architectural metalwork, defined by alloy, temper, thickness, finish and sheet format.
- Aluminium Composite Panels
Aluminium composite panels for façade, lining, canopy and architectural-sheet applications, sourced by panel type, finish, dimensions and project requirement.
- Fixings and Fasteners
Fixings and fasteners selected around the connection, substrate, material, dimensions, corrosion exposure and project requirement.