── BAOSONG TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

ENGINEERING INSIGHTS

Practical aluminum manufacturing knowledge for engineers, sourcing teams and product developers making better design, purchasing and production decisions.

── FEATURED TECHNICAL READS

Start with the
decision that matters.

Selected guides for the material, process and tolerance choices that shape the cost, performance and production readiness of an aluminum component.

PROCESS SELECTION

How to Choose Between Aluminum Extrusion, CNC Machining and Die Casting

Manufacturing route

ALLOY SELECTION

6061 vs 6063 Aluminum: Which Alloy Is Right for Your Project?

Materials guide

PRODUCTION CONTROL

Aluminum CNC Machining Tolerances: What Is Practical for Production?

Precision guide

── SIX TECHNICAL TOPICS

Knowledge that moves
from question to action.

Explore practical topics grouped around the manufacturing decisions that affect your aluminum component: material, process, surface, application, quality and production readiness.

Start with the category that matches the question your team needs to resolve today.

── MATERIAL & ALLOY SELECTION

Choose aluminum
with the application in mind.

Guides for selecting alloy, temper and starting form around strength, machining, thermal performance, corrosion resistance, finish and cost.

6061 vs 6063 Aluminum: Which Alloy Is Right for Your Part?

Alloy comparison

6061-T6 vs 7075-T651: Strength, Machinability and Cost

Alloy comparison

5052 vs 5754 Aluminum for Marine and Corrosion-Resistant Applications

Corrosion resistance

How to Choose Aluminum Alloy for CNC Machining

CNC material guide

Aluminum Temper Explained: T5, T6, T651 and What They Mean

Material fundamentals

Best Aluminum Alloys for Heat Sinks, Enclosures and Structural Parts

Application guide

Choosing Aluminum for EV Battery Enclosures and Cooling Components

EV materials

When Aluminum Extrusion Is Better Than Machining from Solid Billet

Manufacturing route

── CNC MACHINING KNOWLEDGE

CNC guidance for
parts that must perform.

Design, tolerance and process articles for aluminum CNC milled, turned and multi-axis components—from early geometry to repeatable production.

CNC Milling vs CNC Turning: How to Choose the Right Process

Process selection

3-Axis vs 4-Axis vs 5-Axis CNC Machining

Machining capability

What Is Multi-Axis CNC Machining and When Do You Need It?

Multi-axis machining

Aluminum CNC Machining Tolerances: What Is Practical?

Tolerance analysis

How Internal Corners, Deep Pockets and Thin Walls Affect CNC Machining

Feature design

CNC Machining for Aluminum Extrusions: A Complete Design Guide

Extrusion machining

How to Design CNC Machined Aluminum Parts for Lower Cost

Cost reduction

Common CNC Machining Design Mistakes That Delay Production

DFM review

How to Reduce CNC Machining Time Without Losing Function

Value engineering

Prototype CNC Machining vs Production CNC Machining

NPI planning

── ALUMINUM EXTRUSION DESIGN

Design the profile.
Reduce the complexity.

Technical guidance for creating custom aluminum extrusions that balance function, die feasibility, downstream machining, assembly and production economics.

Custom Aluminum Extrusion Design Guide for Engineers

Profile development

How to Design an Aluminum Extrusion Profile for Manufacturability

DFM guide

Aluminum Extrusion Tolerances: What Designers Need to Know

Tolerance guide

How Wall Thickness Affects Aluminum Extrusion Quality and Cost

Profile geometry

Open vs Closed Profiles: Selecting the Right Extrusion Geometry

Profile geometry

Designing Screw Bosses, Channels, Fins and Mounting Features into Extrusions

Integrated features

How to Reduce Assembly Parts with Custom Aluminum Extrusions

Assembly design

Extrusion Die Cost: What Affects Tooling Investment?

Tooling guide

Aluminum Extrusion Plus CNC Machining: When It Saves Cost

Hybrid process

How to Choose Between Extrusion, Die Casting and CNC Machining

Process selection

── SURFACE FINISHING

Specify the surface.
Protect the result.

Guides for matching aluminum surface treatment to corrosion protection, appearance, wear, thermal requirements and the realities of manufacturing and packaging.

Anodizing vs Powder Coating: Which Finish Is Right for Aluminum?

Finish selection

Clear Anodized vs Black Anodized Aluminum

Anodizing guide

What Causes Color Variation in Anodized Aluminum?

Cosmetic quality

Brushed Aluminum Finish: Design, Process and Appearance Considerations

Appearance guide

How to Specify Aluminum Surface Finish on a Drawing

Drawing guide

Cosmetic Requirements for Aluminum CNC Machined Parts

Appearance quality

Masking, Rack Marks and Contact Points in Anodizing

Process detail

As-Machined Finish vs Polished Finish: What Customers Should Expect

Finish comparison

How to Protect Aluminum Parts During Packaging and Transport

Packaging guide

Surface Finish Requirements for Consumer Electronics Aluminum Housings

Consumer electronics

── INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS

Aluminum knowledge
in its working context.

Application-specific articles that explain how aluminum components solve structural, thermal, cosmetic and integration challenges in high-value equipment and systems.

Prepare the program.
Prove the result.

Supplier-qualification and production-readiness guides for the drawings, records, inspections, traceability and communication that support a stable aluminum supply route.

Bring us the drawing.
We will help define the route.

Share your component, requirements and target volume to start a practical engineering discussion.

ENGINEERING INSIGHTS

Start with the decision that matters.

Knowledge that moves from question to action.

Choose aluminum with the application in mind.

CNC guidance for parts that must perform.

Design the profile. Reduce the complexity.

Specify the surface. Protect the result.

Aluminum knowledge in its working context.

Prepare the program. Prove the result.

Bring us the drawing. We will help define the route.

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