New Quenching Technologies All About Control

It sounds like a simple matter to cool down hot aluminum profiles after they’ve come through the press. Anything will cool down if you let it sit long enough, right? But the truth is, the quenching process is actually a very scientific one, and it has a great deal to do with overall line productivity, both in terms of the speed at which the line can operate, and the amount of waste generated in the process. The more attention paid to proper quenching, the more useable product will exit the line, and in turn, the more profitable it can be. Read More

Getting the most out of your extrusion systems.

by Roger A.P. Fielding, Benchmarks

The author’s first contribution to this newsletter appeared in April 1996. Many years’ of experience working in, and auditing the operation of numerous extrusion plants had showed that, even when equipped with what was then state-of-the-art equipment, few extruders achieved benchmark performance. Read more. 

The industry’s best parts capability—and how to use it less!

Granco Clark is proud of its reputation for responsive service in replacement parts, perhaps the best among extrusion equipment manufacturers. And, of course, we’re happy to help when an extruder’s productivity is threatened because some part in his system requires replacement. But from the viewpoint of those on “the other side of the desk”—the Granco Clark personnel who always seem to come through in those instances—extruders could minimize the need for those “emergency” parts orders by keeping a supply of some key parts on hand, within easy reach. Read more. 

President's Message

Tricks of the trade (shows).

Short Profiles

Short Profiles presents brief highlights including Granco Clark’s latest news, special announcements, new installations, event and trade show information, Granco Clark people in the news, and more. Read more.

Volume 13 Issue 2

New Quenching Technologies All About Control

BENCHMARKS: Getting the most out of your extrusion systems.

The industry’s best parts capability—and how to use it less!

President's Message: Tricks of the trade (shows)

Short Profiles

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