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What Is Alumina Extrusion?

Alumina extrusion is a manufacturing process in which high-performance alumina ceramic material is shaped into precise, complex profiles by forcing it through a specialised die under high pressure. This method allows for the creation of intricate components that offer exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability, making them ideal for demanding industrial applications such as electronics, aerospace, and automotive industries. Alumina extrusions provide durable and reliable solutions for various mechanical and structural needs.

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Extrusion Process

At Technical Ceramics Australia, our alumina extrusion process delivers high-quality, custom ceramic components with precision and efficiency, ensuring optimal performance for a range of industrial applications.

Versatile Shape Formation: We can create alumina extrusions with cross-sections such as square, hexagonal, triangular, or circular, tailored to meet diverse industry requirements.
Customisable Dimensions: Our extrusions can be solid or feature multiple cores, with diametres ranging from 3 mm to 75 mm and lengths extending up to 750 mm.
Pre-Firing Machining: Before the firing process, we can drill or machine the extrusions to add precise details and enhance functionality.
Cost-Effective Tooling: We offer low tooling costs, making it economical to produce both simple and complex shapes according to your specifications.

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Applications of Extrusion at Technical Ceramics Australia

Industrial Components: Ideal for creating robust parts used in various machinery and equipment, offering superior wear resistance and durability.
Electronics Industry: Used to produce precision components for electronic devices, benefiting from alumina’s excellent insulating properties.
Aerospace Applications: Provides high-performance parts that can withstand extreme conditions, ensuring reliability in aerospace technology.
Automotive Parts: Delivers durable and high-strength components for automotive applications, contributing to enhanced vehicle performance and longevity.
Custom Solutions: Enables the production of specialised components tailored to unique requirements, with the flexibility to handle diverse shapes and sizes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What are the benefits of using extrusion for industrial applications?
Alumina extrusion offers several advantages, including exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability. These properties make alumina extrusions highly suitable for demanding industrial applications, such as electronics, aerospace, and automotive components.
+Can you customise the dimensions and shapes of the alumina extrusions?
Yes, at Technical Ceramics Australia, we provide customisable alumina extrusions. We can create components with various cross-sections, including square, hexagonal, triangular, or circular, and handle diametres from 3 mm to 75 mm with lengths up to 750 mm. We also offer the option to include multiple cores.
+How does the pre-firing machining process work?
Before the firing process, we can drill or machine the alumina extrusions to add precise details and enhance their functionality. This pre-firing machining allows us to produce components with intricate features and tailored specifications.
+What is the typical lead time for producing custom alumina extrusions?
The lead time for producing custom alumina extrusions varies depending on the complexity of the design and the quantity required. Contact us at Technical Ceramics Australia for a detailed quote and estimated delivery time based on your specific needs.

Why choose us?

At Technical Ceramics Australia, we specialise in delivering top-quality alumina, silicon carbide, zirconia, and nitride components tailored to meet the rigorous demands of rail, mining, and defense applications. With over 65 years of combined experience, we are Australia’s largest manufacturer of technical and industrial ceramics, renowned for our expertise and commitment to excellence.

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Products

We Specialise in

Alumina Ceramics

92-99% pure wear resistant plates tubes and any formed shape

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Ceramic Insulators

Power parts, Porcelain, Glazed hi-voltage parts

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Silicon Carbide

Kiln components, Tubes, Linners, Plates

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Extrusion

Long tubes, Square section, Cordierite, Steatite, Porcelain

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Dry Pressing

Small to medium globe holders and complex shapes, fish spine beads and bush's.

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Wet Pressing

Large porcelain parts, alumina blocks grid resistors.

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Technical expertise

IP and design with focus on low cost & acceptable budgets

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Body Production

We design specific bodies for you application

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Wire wound resistors

All types of fixed and variable power resistors.

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