Note: Aluminum Clad is no longer offered. This article will remain available as a reference.
All Aluminum Clad pieces are constructed in-house. Equipment was purchased to automate the process in comparison to competitors who are still performing it with hand tools. An automated process increases capacity, creates more defined pieces, has a cleaner fit and finish, and manufactures a consistent product over time.
It starts with 24” x 50’ rolls of Aluminum Coils. Based on the configuration, large sheets will be cut down to side. For example a 1/0-3/0-1/0 unit will require 3 x 84” sheets cut to length
The large sheets move over to the next machine which cuts the end design into the sheet. This machine is what provides the clean edge cuts.
The length of the piece still needs to be cut so it goes to the linear sheer which cuts the pieces along the length with a clean cut.
Once the sheets are removed, they need to be bent to create the final profile. The press break creates high definition parts that work together to create the system. A piece of brickmould takes 13 bends to complete.
The final step is completed either manually (which may take 4-5 minutes for a piece of brickmould) or through automation (which takes seconds for the same piece of brickmould).
