1,550-Ton High-Pressure Aluminium Extrusion Technology

At Mertcan Metal’s integrated production facility in Kartepe, Kocaeli, we engineer precision aluminium profiles designed to meet the rigorous demands of global industrial and architectural applications. The technological core of our operation is a state-of-the-art 1,550-ton (6-inch) extrusion press, meticulously calibrated to operate within the industry’s optimal production range—technically referred to as the ‘Sweet Spot’ for medium-sized profiles.

This specific hydraulic capacity enables us to achieve a homogeneous metal flow, ensuring consistent grain structure and superior surface quality, even in the most complex cross-section designs. With a monthly production capacity of 450 tons, we process high-performance 6000 series alloys (including 6060, 6063, 6082, 6005A, 6061, and 6001) to exact metallurgical specifications.

Our manufacturing process strictly adheres to international precision tolerance standards (EN 755 and EN 12020), guaranteeing that every extruded component meets the geometric accuracy required for critical sectors. Beyond standard shapes, our expertise extends to custom-designed profiles for the automotive, solar energy, and machinery industries, where mechanical integrity and precise dimensional control are paramount. Please refer to the technical data tables below for a detailed breakdown of our press limits and metallurgical capabilities.

Production Capacity and Press Technical Specifications

Technical Specification (Parameter)	Value / Capacity	Description / Notes
Press Force	1540 UST	The maximum nominal pressure force generated by the main hydraulic cylinder and transmitted to the billet in the container via the stem, initiating the extrusion process.
Billet Diameter (Container Size)	152.4 mm	Represents the maximum billet diameter value.
Monthly Production Capacity	450 Tons	Monthly tonnage capacity achieved at maximum performance.
Total Annual Capacity	5400 Tons	Annual tonnage capacity achieved at maximum performance.
Max Profile Width (CCD)	190 mm	Valid for flat profiles. This value may change as the section height increases.
Max Profile Length (Production)	38 m	Maximum limit length of the production puller bench.
Max Profile Length (Thermal)	7.5 m	Maximum profile length that fits into the thermal (aging) oven.
Max Profile Length (Paint Shop)	7 m	Maximum profile length that can be painted/coated.
Minimum Wall Thickness	0.85 mm	May vary depending on the profile form.
Minimum Profile Weight	0.125 kg/m	As the weight decreases, the number of cavities (figures) in the die must be increase
Maximum Profile Weight	10 kg/m	Not valid for every die type.

Alloys and Mechanical Properties (EN 755-2)

Alloy (EN AW)	Temper	Yield Strength (Rp0.2 - MPa)	Tensile Strength (Rm - MPa)	Elongation (A50 - %)	Hardness (Webster / Brinell)	Typical Applications
6060	T4	60	120	16	50 HB / 5-6 HW	Architectural & Construction, Lighting & Decoration, Automotive & Transport, Machinery & Engineering
6060	T6	150	190	7	70 HB / 11-12 HW
6060	T66	160	215	8	75 HB / 12-13 HW
6063	T4	65	130	14	50 HB / 5-6 HW
6063	T6	170	215	8	75 HB / 12-13 HW
6063	T66	200	245	8	80 HB / 13-14 HW
6082	T4	110	205	14	70 HB / 11-12 HW	Heavy Industry & Structural, Transport & Defense, Automotive & Machine Parts, Aerospace
6082	T6	250	290	8	95 HB / 15-18 HW
6082	T6511	260	310	8	95 HB / 15-18 HW
6005A	T4	90	180	13	50 HB / 5-7 HW	Railway Systems & Public Transport, Marine Applications, Energy & Infrastructure, Industrial Products
6005A	T6	200	250	6	85 HB / 14-15 HW
6005A	T66	-	-	-	-
6061	T4	110	180	13	65 HB / 10-11 HW	Aerospace, Defense & Arms Industry, Cycling Sports Equipment, Marine Applications, Automotive & Modification
6061	T6	240	260	7	95 HB / 14-15 HW
6061	T6511	-	-	-	-
6001	T4	90	150	15	55 HB / 8 HW	Electronics & Heat Sinks, Automotive Components, Precision Engineering & CNC Applications
6001	T6	170	215	8	75 HB / 12-13 HW
6001	T66	200	240	9	90 HB / 14-15 HW

Alloy Chemical Composition Limits (EN 573-3)

Alloy	Si (Silicon)	Fe (Iron)	Cu (Copper)	Mn (Manganese)	Mg (Magnesium)	Cr (Chromium)	Zn (Zinc)	Ti (Titanium)	Al (Aluminum)
6060	0.30-0.6	0.10-0.30	0.1	0.1	0.35-0.6	0.05	0.15	<0.1	Remainder
6063	0.2-0.6	0.17-0.25	0.1	0.1	0.45-0.9	0.1	0.1	<0.1	Remainder
6082	0.7-1.3	0.5	0.1	0.40-1.0	0.6-1.2	0.25	0.2	<0.1	Remainder
6005A	0.50-0.9	0.35	0.3	0.5	0.40-0.7	0.3	0.2	<0.1	Remainder
6061	0.40-0.8	0.7	0.15-0.40	0.15	0.8-1.2	0.04-0.35	0.25	<0.1	Remainder
6001	0.50-0.90	0.35	0.1	0.5	0.40-0.80	0.2	0.2	<0.1	Remainder

Production Tolerances and Standards

Standard Code	Description	Application Area
TS EN 755-1	Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles - Part 1: Technical conditions for inspection and delivery.	Production process control, material certification, and customer technical acceptance criteria.
TS EN 755-9	Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles - Part 9: Profiles, tolerances on dimensions and form.	Wall thickness, width, straightness, and twist controls for standard industrial profiles.
TS EN 12020-2	Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded precision profiles in alloys EN 6060 and EN 6063 - Part 2: Tolerances on dimensions and form.	Architectural and aesthetic focused custom design profiles requiring very low tolerances.
ISO 9001:2015	Quality Management Systems - Requirements.	Process management, customer satisfaction, documentation structure, and continuous improvement.
Tolerance Class	Deviation limits determined according to the intended use of the product.	Determination of Standard (EN 755) or Precision (EN 12020) production preferences.

Heat Treatment Capabilities

Temper Designation	Description	Applied Alloys
T4	Natural Aging	6001, 6005A, 6060, 6061, 6063, 6082
T5	Cooled from hot working + Artificial Aging	6005A, 6060, 6061, 6063, 6082
T6	Solution Heat Treated + Artificial Aging	6001, 6005, 6101, 6060, 6061, 6063, 6082
T6511	Solution Heat Treated + Artificial Aging + Stress Relief + Extrusion Straightening	6005, 6061, 6063, 6082
T66	Solution Heat Treated + Artificial Aging (Long Duration / Special Process Control)	6005, 6060, 6061, 6063
Furnace Length	7.5 m	All Alloys

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