Custom aluminium extrusion supplier
Economically advantageous
Mifa’s custom-made aluminium profiles are also economical. Our efficient aluminium extrusion process saves money compared to many other production techniques. Moreover, the cost of an extrusion die is relatively low. So our custom aluminium profiles save you time and money.
Advantages of custom aluminium extrusions in brief
- Freedom in design;
- Great precision and a high level of detail;
- Economically advantageous;
- Low minimum order quantity;
- Wide range of different (custom) aluminium alloys;
- High material strength and wear resistance;
- Co-engineering.
Driving progress together: Mifa’s autonomous excellence in the Aalberts family
Mifa is part of Aalberts, a stocklisted company that has been pioneering technology since 1975. Aalberts develops mission-critical technologies for both groundbreaking industries and everyday applications, enhancing business performance while promoting environmental sustainability.
Known for its entrepreneurial spirit, the Aalberts culture, called ‘the Aalberts way’, emphasizes winning with people, taking ownership, and pushing boundaries. As an autonomous entity within Aalberts, Mifa benefits from a financially stable framework that fosters innovation and growth.
With over 16,000 employees and operations in more than 50 countries, Aalberts provides a robust platform for continuous development and embracing cutting-edge technologies.
Freedom of form in the design process
Firstly, our production process offers our customers a lot of design freedom. Designers can ignore almost all restrictions and standards: at Mifa, you can think in terms of possibilities instead of limitations. Here are some examples of extrusion profiles that Mifa can produce.
Great precision and a high level of detail
Secondly, Mifa excels in producing bespoke aluminium profiles with great precision and a high level of detail. Thanks to our state-of-the art machines we are able to produce thin-walled aluminium profiles with the most complex shapes and with a maximum dimensional tolerance of ±0.02 mm.
• Wall thicknesses from ±0.25 mm;
• Profile weight from 0.003 kg/metre tot 10 kg/metre;
• Profile dimensions from Ø 3 mm to Ø 180 mm / 220 x 60 mm.
Our experts will be happy to advise you based on your needs and requirements.
One stop-shop
Mifa takes full responsibility for the development and production process of the profiles. Our knowledge and experience in precision extrusion, machining, assembly and all other techniques we master, guarantee an optimal product. Mifa is therefore a one-stop-shop for customers. The techniques below are at our disposal:
- Precision extrusion;
- Machining;
- Assembly;
- Aluminium surface treatments;
- Magnesium technology;
- Other techniques: bonding, welding, marking, engraving and laser processing, bending and pre-treatment.
With our extensive knowledge and years of experience, we use the right technology for each product. A technique that is particularly interesting for our customers, is surface treatment.
6xxx family
EN AW 6060 (Al MgSi)
EN AW 6063 (Al Mg0.7Si)
EN AW 6005A (Al SiMg(A))
EN AW 6061 (Al Mg1SiCu)
EN AW 6082 (Al SiMgMn)
EN AW 6463
7xxxx family
EN AW 7020 (Al Zn4,5Mg1)
EN AW 7022
EN AW 7075 (Al Zn5,5MgCu)
1xxx family
EN AW 1070
2xxx family
EN AW 2024 (Al Cu4SiMg1)
3xxx family
EN AW 3003 (Al Mn1Cu)
Magnesium extrusions
After in-depth research and development, Mifa has proficiently mastered the extrusion of magnesium profiles and components. Similar to aluminium, our magnesium extrusions can achieve dimensional tolerances as precise as 0.02 mm. Additionally, the design flexibility provided by magnesium matches that of aluminium.
There are several main benefits of using magnesium:
Less weight
Magnesium is used in a range of products, from cars and cameras to aeroplanes and bicycles. Its appeal among manufacturers is on the rise, largely due to its lightness. For example, a less hefty bicycle often leads to happier users. Increasingly, engineers are favouring magnesium over alternative materials, given that it can be as much as 30% lighter than aluminium.
Reduced Manufacturing Expenses
Magnesium extrusions are notable for their reduced weight, being 30% lighter than aluminium and 70% lighter than steel. In industries where weight plays a crucial role, magnesium brings forth substantial benefits. Its advantages are clear for vehicles like cars, trains, and aeroplanes, especially when aiming for the best cost-effectiveness. Producing and managing lighter parts lead to savings in production costs.
Durability and Resistance to Corrosion
There’s a common belief that magnesium corrodes quickly. Yet, Mifa has introduced an innovative coating that effectively shields magnesium extrusions, making corrosion concerns a thing of the past. Even though some question the longevity of magnesium, its impressive strength-to-weight ratio unmistakably marks it as a prime choice. Magnesium extrusion facilitates the production of lighter components than their counterparts made of comparable metals.
Sustainability: a top priority
In addition to supplying high-quality extruded aluminium profiles, Mifa attaches great importance to sustainability. Reducing our ecological footprint is therefore of great importance.
For example, we have our own recycling centre where we separate our raw materials. This makes recycling easier and reduces our energy consumption. We also use sustainable cups in the office to avoid wasting materials, which is ultimately better for the environment.
Mifa also received the silver EcoVadis award in March 2024. With EcoVadis, we measure our progress in the areas of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. This recognition puts us in the top 15% of all companies assessed. EcoVadis is the market leader in assessing the sustainability of hundreds of thousands of companies.
Custom aluminium extrusions for Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Because Mifa produces custom profiles with high accuracy (up to ±0.02 mm), our profiles are being used in various markets. However, what might come as a surprise, is that our extrusion profiles are also being used for one of the biggest cruise ships in the world (a ship that’s 331 meters long and 43 meters wide).
The profiles were produced for Chantiers de l’Atlantique, one of the world’s largest innovative shipbuilders. Our technical engineers worked together with the engineers at Chantiers de l’Atlantique to work out an ingenious concept. Curious to learn more? Read the full case study for all details.
Modernization of double-deck trains
NedTrain is aiming to refurbish its renowned double-decker trains. This entails a complete disassembly of each train, followed by reassembly. Mifa provides custom aluminium extrusion profiles for this process. Since many of these profiles are positioned under the floor, they are either partially seen or entirely hidden.
This project is subject to a European tender process, allowing any company to bid for this public contract. Out of all the participants, Mifa was eventually selected for the task. A primary factor in this decision was that Mifa possesses all the necessary technologies in-house for Nedtrain’s initiative. These include:
- Extrusion
- CNC machining
- Bending
- Engraving
- Surface treatment
Medical precision profile for new product B|Braun
In another case study, Mifa developed a complex bespoke aluminium extrusion profile in collaboration with B|Braun. B|Braun produces light, small customised medical devices and solutions. Braun contacted us for the development of their next generation infusion pumps: the new Perfusor® Space.
By offering their engineers more freedom in the design process, we were able to jointly develop the product our client was looking for. This enables us to guarantee the highest quality, at a lower cost and shorter lead time.
Are you currently looking for a custom aluminium extrusion supplier? We are one of the most advanced extruders worldwide. Wondering how we help our customers to reach their goals? Take a look at the other case studies for more details.
