2040 Door Frames, Slot Width 8mm

Question: What are the differences between the European standard aluminum profiles and the previous aluminum profiles of MISUMI, and how can they be distinguished?

Answer: Differences:
① The slot width is different, and the European standard is a universal specification in China, with a slot width of 8mm for 3030 and 4040; The existing aluminum profiles of MISUMI are JIS Japanese standard specifications, with a slot width of 6mm for 3030 and 10mm for 4040, so the accessories are not universal.
② The materials are different. The European standard adopts 6063 material approved domestically; The existing aluminum profiles of MISUMI are made of Japanese specification 6N01 material.
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Question: What are the differences between the European standard aluminum profiles and the previous aluminum profiles of MISUMI, and how can they be distinguished?

Answer: (continue) ③ The appearance standards are different. The European standard is an economic product, and there may be slight scratches, adhesion of aluminum debris, etc. on the surface. The existing aluminum profiles of MISUMI adopt JIS standard control, with higher cutting accuracy, no scratches or aluminum debris on the surface, and higher level of aesthetics and cleanliness.
Usage differentiation: For clean rooms, high-precision equipment, and other occasions with high appearance and precision requirements, it is recommended to use the existing aluminum profiles of MISUMI.

Question: Can aluminum alloy profiles be cut to a specified length? What is the cutting precision?

Answer: Any length between 50 and 4000(mm) can be specified (Can be specified down to 0.5mm increments) for cutting, and the cutting tolerance is less than ±0.5mm.

Question: What is the meaning of 6063-T5?

Answer: The 6063 in the aluminum profile 6063-T5 is the grade of the aluminum alloy. The 6063 aluminum alloy is a medium strength heat treatable strengthening alloy in the AL-Mg-Si system, belonging to the sixth series alloy in the aluminum alloy. T5 is the classification identifier for heat treatment, and the first digit after the character T represents the basic type of heat treatment (from 1 to 10). T5 represents artificial aging after cooling from the forming temperature.

Question: Can aluminum profiles be punched and processed?

Answer: Common drilling, bevel cutting, and tapping processes in daily assembly are applicable, which are specified according to the alteration code.

Question: What is the difference between the pre-mounted nut and post-mounted nut?

Answer: The pre-mounted nut must be installed from the end of the profile for use in new equipment. The post-mounted nut can be placed in the profile groove from any position for use in additional equipment.

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