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Richard Whitten at Consolidated Tool is seen operating the new Sunnen Hone on the plant’s custom container lift table, where he is precision finishing the inside diameter of an aluminum extrusion container liner. Gemini Group recently expanded its Consolidated Tool operation to enable full-scope services for large extrusion tooling. See article on page 22.
Articles
Hydro Makes a Step Change in Gainesville with New HybrEx Extrusion Press
By Kevin Widlic
Page 6
North American Extruders Remain Resilient Amid Challenging Market: Interview with Jason Weber
Page 10
Preparing Extruders for Carbon Accounting: AEC’s New Measurement Tool
By Lynn Brown
Page 12
Automated Measurement and Straightening Extruded Profiles for Improved Efficiency
By Philipp Hettich, et al.
Page 18
Gemini Group Expands Its Extrusion Tooling Capabilities in Alabama: Meeting Demand for Large Press Tooling
Page 22
Magnesium in Aviation and Aerospace Past, Present, and What’s Next
By J.P. Weiler
Page 26
AEC’s 77th Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference
Page 28
Aluminum Association Publications for Improved Plant Safety
By Alex Lowery
Page 32