Aluminum Extrusions Fundamentals

I worked with Aluminum Extrusion since 2015 - this video is my summary of key information I wish I knew before starting! This video focuses on 20mm and 30mm beams, how to cut them, selections of fasteners, the most common issues, and tips on designing a frame with this equipment. My discussion applies mechanical engineering principles you can use for making your own design choices. These used to be only in research labs and now they are popular all over the world. This video also includes a quick demonstration / tutorial with weldments in solidworks. I highlighted the functions necessary to create a 3D sketch, convert lines into extrusion members, and rapidly make a 3D model with these extrusions. Before recording, I neatly saved the simplified "structural profile" for 3030 in a lightweight file. See how to import the file, activate solidworks weldments, and generate your design. I'm on a mission to improve academic & hands-on engineering capabilities for everyone. Then, to find engineers to help me open source the world's best designs. The extrusion is unique because it's found where electronics & mechanical projects converge. So, if you design with this, millions of people can collaborate more easily, making "free & open" possible. [Links] My OpenLabProject ► qr.net/openlabproject Solidworks Demo Files ► https://lobfile.com/file/ML2JEkJs.zip [Amazon Products] If you order my affiliate links it helps a lot! MY AMAZON LIST ► https://amzn.to/4lW7bGo Extrusion 3030, 4pcs ► https://amzn.to/3HZI0oy Extrusion 2020 best value ► https://amzn.to/3Vw5XXD Fastener, M6x12mm ► https://amzn.to/41yy782 Slide-in Nuts for 3030 ► https://amzn.to/45UtYwc Slide-in Nuts for 2020 ► https://amzn.to/4m2pHgz Slot Seal (3030) ► https://amzn.to/3UZSmrl Compatible Hooks 1.25in ► https://amzn.to/4mL7iFV Compatible Hooks 2.5in ► https://amzn.to/4n6I1pE Parrafin Wax Blocks ► https://amzn.to/3JJMMak [CHAPTERS] 0:00 intro 0:30 nut types 2:22 extrusion types 3:08 clean cutting method 6:18 extrusion up-close 8:15 corner structures 13:00 screw plan 14:00 cantilever demo 16:55 frame configuration 21:00 BIG MISTAKE 23:20 end caps 24:00 cool parts 28:40 Solidworks Frame Design