Aluminum Extrusion Services
Aluminum extrusion is a metal forming process in which aluminum alloy is forced through a shaped die opening under high pressure to produce a continuous profile with a consistent cross-section — from simple angles and channels to complex multi-void hollow sections.
MES, Inc. sources and manages precision aluminum extrusions for the world’s most demanding manufacturers. Custom profiles. Complex geometries. Tight tolerances. And a supply chain team that owns every step from the factory floor to your door.
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What We Source & Manage
MES sources and manages custom aluminum extrusions through a vetted global supplier network, supporting a wide range of alloys, profile complexities, tolerances, and production volumes.
Supply Chain Ownership
Sourcing a custom aluminum extrusion profile is the easy part. Managing the supply chain behind it — lead times, inventory, in-process quality, and on-time delivery — is where most suppliers fall short. MES was built to own that entire problem.
Every MES customer is assigned a dedicated supply chain specialist whose sole focus is your account. They track your extrusion orders from production release through delivery in real time, provide proactive lead time updates, and serve as your single point of contact. No chasing. No guessing.
MES planners work directly with your team on forecasting and inventory management. Whether you're managing seasonal demand cycles, new product launches, or supply disruptions, your planner builds strategies that keep your production running without costly overstock or line-down events.
MES quality engineers are stationed inside our manufacturing partners' facilities — not waiting at a receiving dock. They verify dimensional accuracy, alloy certification, temper compliance, surface finish, and straightness before parts ship. Problems are caught at the source.
MES operates warehouses in Poland, Ohio (domestic buffer stock and JIT delivery for North America) and Mexico (near-shore inventory for the U.S. Sun Belt). Your aluminum extrusions are positioned close to where you need them — compressing lead times and enabling JIT programs.
Why Choose MES
You need custom profiles made right — and you need to know they'll arrive on time.
What You Need
What MES Delivers
Custom aluminum profiles to your spec
Global network of vetted extrusion suppliers
Confidence in alloy and dimensional quality
In-factory MES quality teams at the source
Supply chain visibility
Dedicated supply chain specialist on your account
Inventory control and demand planning
MES planners for forecasting and replenishment
Fast, reliable delivery
Warehousing in Ohio, Poland, and Mexico
A single point of accountability
One partner from factory door to your door
Common Questions
Aluminum extrusion is a manufacturing process in which a heated aluminum billet is pushed through a steel die under high pressure, forming a continuous profile that matches the die’s cross-sectional shape. The extruded profile exits the die, is cooled and stretched to straighten it, then cut to length. For heat-treatable alloys like 6061 and 6063, the profile is then artificially aged (T5 or T6 temper) to achieve its target mechanical properties.
The most common aluminum alloys for extrusion are from the 6000 series, particularly 6061 and 6063. 6061 offers excellent structural strength, weldability, and machinability and is widely used in industrial and structural applications. 6063 offers a superior surface finish and is preferred for architectural and cosmetic applications. Higher-strength alloys like 6082 and 7075 are used for more demanding structural and aerospace applications. MES can source extrusions in virtually any standard alloy.
Standard aluminum extrusion tolerances are governed by the Aluminum Association’s standards (AA-H35.2). Typical dimensional tolerances for standard profiles range from ±0.010 inches to ±0.030 inches depending on cross-section size and wall thickness. Tighter tolerances are achievable through precision die design and secondary CNC machining. MES quality teams verify dimensional compliance at the source to ensure parts meet your drawing requirements before they ship.
Extrusion and casting are fundamentally different processes suited to different applications. Extrusion forces aluminum through a die to produce a uniform cross-section along a length — ideal for structural profiles, frames, channels, and heat sinks. Casting pours molten aluminum into a mold cavity to produce discrete, three-dimensional parts — ideal for complex housings, brackets, and components with varying cross-sections. Extrusion is typically more cost-effective for profiles with consistent geometry over length.
Aluminum extrusions can undergo a wide range of secondary operations to produce finished or semi-finished components. Common secondary operations include CNC machining, drilling, tapping, punching, notching, bending, roll forming, welding, anodizing, powder coating, and painting. MES can manage both the extrusion and secondary fabrication through our supplier network, delivering finished assemblies rather than raw profiles.
Aluminum extrusions are used across virtually every major manufacturing sector. Common applications include heat sinks for electronics and LED lighting, structural frames for industrial equipment and automation systems, automotive body structures and battery housings, electrical enclosures and busbar profiles, architectural framing and trim, door and window systems, solar panel racking, and T-slot framing for machine guarding and workstations.
MES assigns quality engineers directly inside our partner manufacturing facilities. Before parts ship, our teams verify alloy certifications (mill test reports), dimensional accuracy against your drawing, surface finish requirements, and temper compliance. This source-inspection model means quality issues are identified and resolved at the factory — not discovered when parts arrive at your facility.
Custom aluminum extrusion lead times depend on whether new tooling (a die) is required. New die fabrication typically takes 3 to 5 weeks, after which initial production runs follow within 2 to 4 weeks. Repeat production orders on existing dies can often be fulfilled in 4 to 8 weeks depending on volume and supplier capacity. MES customers benefit from dedicated supply chain specialists who actively manage lead times and warehousing programs that position buffer inventory near your facility.
We provide custom casting solutions across diverse industrial sectors.
Traditional Automotive, Hybrids, & EV
Traditional Automotive, Hybrids, & EV
The Standard: Precision At Scale.
In the fast-paced automotive sector, reliability and weight reduction are the primary drivers. MES provides high-quality die cast solutions for Major Global Auto OEMs and EV platforms.
Lightweight aluminum die castings for motor housings and battery enclosures.
Leak testing and X-Ray/Ultrasonic inspection for safety components.
Commercial Lighting
Commercial Lighting
Precision Aluminum For Light Quality.
Die cast aluminum housings and heat sinks optimized for thermal management in LED, industrial, and architectural lighting systems.
Complex fin geometries for maximum thermal performance.
Tight cosmetic tolerances for exposed fixture components.
Electrical & Energy
Electrical & Energy
Built For Critical Infrastructure.
Components for switchgear, circuit breakers, conduit fittings, and energy distribution infrastructure — where dimensional accuracy is non-negotiable.
Zinc and aluminum alloys for optimal electrical properties.
Sealed enclosures meeting IP65+ requirements.
Construction & Agriculture
Construction & Agriculture
Built Tough For The Field.
Durable die cast parts built for heavy equipment and demanding outdoor environments — from hydraulic housings to structural brackets.
50–4400T press capability for large structural castings.
Corrosion-resistant alloys for outdoor exposure.
Robotics
Robotics
Precision For Automated Systems.
Die cast components for robotic arms, servo housings, grippers, and automated system enclosures — engineered for tight tolerances and light-weighting.
±0.005" capability on critical datums and mating surfaces.
Aluminum alloys optimized for strength-to-weight ratio.
Trusted by Leading Manufacturers
MES supplies precision CNC machined components and managed supply chain services to some of the world’s most demanding manufacturers, including Eaton, Honeywell, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider Electric, BorgWarner, Hubbell, and Honda.
These partnerships are built on more than part quality — they’re built on the confidence that MES manages the entire supply chain, from factory door to customer door, with zero gaps in visibility or accountability.
Tell us about your profile. Our team will review your specifications, identify the right extrusion partners from our global network, and build a supply chain program around your needs.
How do we deliver success-minded performance brands value-add that's worthy? With a global strategy, boots-on-the-ground presence, and relationship-driven approach.
