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The Process of Mining Bauxite

The Process of Mining Bauxite

Bauxite is a mineral that contains varying amounts of combined water and several impurities of which ferric oxide and silica are usually predominant. It is found in a belt around the equator and is generally extracted by open-cast mining. Before mining can commence the land needs to be cleared of timber and vegetation.

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Bright Dipping

Chemical polishing of aluminum, often by treatment with a mixture of nitric acid and phosphoric acid, yielding a mirror-shiny (specular), highly reflective surface. It is almost always followed by anodizing to protect the surface and provide some choice of colours.

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Long Lead Times & Packaging Issues

How Dajcor Aluminum helped solve a US Midwest Aluminum Automotive Component Manufacturer’s problems with long lead times, poor delivery performance, poor customer service and aluminum extrusion component packaging issues with their previous Aluminum Extrusion Supplier.

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The Benefits of Aluminum versus Steel

Aluminum is a versatile, lightweight, durable, and ductile metal. It is often chosen over other metals for various applications because it performs effectively and efficiently in a wide array of environments. The benefits of aluminum versus steel are many.

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Understanding the Process

Aluminum extrusions are anodized to delay corrosion, improve lubrication, and allow for colour dying in a process that converts aluminum electrochemically.

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