A New Way To Serve You! At Clinton Aluminum, we understand the importance of seamless communication and top-tier customer service, which is why we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new live chat feature on our website. During regular business hours, connect with one of our experts in real time with any questions you may have or to get a quote started. After hours, you can use the chat feature to leave us a message and we will get back to you. Simply look for the chat icon in the bottom right corner on our website to connect with us. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we ar ..read more

This holiday is the perfect opportunity to express our gratitude for the trust you have placed in our team at Clinton Aluminum. We are excited to continue our partnership in 2024, striving to deliver the highest-quality aluminum products and services you have come to expect. Our team offers warm wishes for the holidays and we hope you and your family have a Christmas and New Year filled with good tidings and cheer. Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday, December 25, Tuesday, December 26, and Monday, January 1. We will resume our regular business hours on Tuesday, Jan ..read more

We are excited to announce that Clinton Aluminum will be attending and exhibiting at the upcoming Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, December 7-9, 2023. The PRI Show is the most influential business event in racing, featuring the newest parts and technology, access to countless manufacturers and service providers, and virtually unlimited opportunities to network face-to-face with industry leaders. December 7 – 9, 2023 Indianapolis, IN Indiana Convention Center Visit us at Booth #5418 As a world class processor of aluminum plate and bar, we are excited to sho ..read more

When it comes to sourcing high-quality aluminum extrusion products, Clinton Aluminum is proud to stand above the rest as a leading provider. With a legacy spanning decades and a commitment to excellence, we pride ourselves on being your trusted partner for all your aluminum extrusion needs. Explore our extensive product offerings, including bar, pipe, tube, angle, and channel, all available in multiple alloys. Aluminum Extrusion: A Game-Changer The aluminum extruding process is a versatile and cost-effective manufacturing process that creates complex shapes with exceptional precision. Whethe ..read more

We are excited to announce that our newly redesigned website is now live! Our goal with this refreshed look is to create a user-friendly browsing experience for our trusted and valued customers and business partners. Our updated site includes changes to navigation, with a better-organized product catalog, that makes it easier for you to find exactly what you need. We have also improved the structure of our content, so you’ll get more from a quick read. Another important feature is the addition of our processing services. This section of our website will allow you to quickly understan ..read more

In general, forging describes a type of metal forming process in which a workpiece is shaped using compressive forces, such as from the blows of a hammer. Upset forging involves compressing the length of the metal to increase its diameter, width or thickness. Of particular note in this process is it’s suitability for long parts. The metal bar is heated, and forging pressure is applied in the direction of the axis. Upset forging makes it easy to produce long parts with a forged end, best for parts that require a complex geometry that would otherwise be difficult to obtain. The workpiece typical ..read more

Cold spraying is a technique that is prolonging the life of many high performance aluminum parts.  Durability is one of the advantages of aluminum but even the most resilient alloys are subject to wear and damage. A relatively recent development, cold spraying allows manufacturers to protect and repair metal parts and products.  It is especially useful for critical components that would otherwise need to be replaced and offers many advantages over traditional techniques such as welding. WHAT IS COLD SPRAYING? Cold spraying, also known as gas dynamic cold spraying, is a material depos ..read more

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN EXTRUDED ALUMINUM BAR AND COLD FINISHED ALUMINUM BAR Although they are often produced as the same grade of material, there are many differences between extruded aluminum bar and cold finished aluminum bar.  Both share the major benefits of aluminum: it’s corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity and high strength to weight ratio; but each product has its own set of value and benefits.  It’s important for manufacturers to understand these differences and know what is required of a particular application. One of the best ways to ensure that you have the right m ..read more

Many manufacturing companies’ expertise lies in design, materials, and manufacturing processes rather than economic trends and forecasts.  When it comes to understanding economic factors or predicting industry trends, dependable and unbiased information sources are critical.  The Purchasing Manager’s Index, or PMI, is one such credible source of data. The PMI is a valuable tool for making predictions about what is likely to happen in the economy as a whole, or a particular market.  By bringing together the analysis and insights of leading experts, the PMI helps manufacturers mak ..read more

Aluminum and stainless steel alloys come in a variety of standard product forms, strip and sheet being among them.  For those less familiar with the industry vernacular of aluminum and stainless steel, there is a difference between strip and sheet. What is aluminum and stainless steel sheet? Sheet is among the most common metal products, normally defined as any aluminum or stainless steel that is less than a quarter of an inch thick.  Anything below one thousandth of an inch is considered foil, while anything .25” and greater is considered a plate product. Sheet is formed by passing ..read more