Our Process

Six Processes.

One Roof.

Zero Subcontracting.

Every CANEX product is made entirely in-house — from the first die simulation to the last mile of delivery. Six tightly controlled stages. Full traceability. No handoffs.

 

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Process 01 / 06 In-House

In-House
Die Making

Every extrusion and casting die at CANEX is designed and manufactured entirely in-house. We use advanced simulation software to validate die geometry before a single chip of steel is cut — eliminating costly revisions and accelerating your time to production.

Our die making department is equipped with CNC milling, CNC turning, EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining), and wire cutting — achieving dimensional precision down to 0.001 mm.

Design & Simulation CNC Milling EDM / Wire Cut Heat Treatment QC & Trial

Technical Specifications

Precision Up to 0.001 mm dimensional tolerance
Equipment CNC milling, CNC turning, EDM, wire cutting
Furnace 1 Radiation heating — up to 1,100 °C — capacity 2,500 kg
Furnace 2 Forced convection — up to 850 °C — capacity 1,400 kg
Software Advanced die simulation before manufacturing
Die Types Extrusion dies (solid, hollow, semi-hollow) & casting dies (GC, LPDC)
 
 
 
 

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Process 02 / 06 Extrusion & Die Casting

Extrusion Or Die Casting

Depending on your product geometry, CANEX offers two distinct manufacturing routes — aluminum extrusion for long profiles, or die casting for complex three-dimensional shapes. Both use in-house dies and are supported by the same downstream machining, finishing, and delivery processes.

Aluminum Extrusion

CANEX produces aluminum extrusion profiles for a wide range of industries and applications, across a broad range of alloy families.

Raw Material Billet Prep Extrusion Cooling Cutting Heat Treatment

Extrusion Specs

Presses 22 MN & 27 MN (IoT-adapted)
Profile Length 3 m min – 13 m max (9.8 ft – 42.65 ft)
Alloys 6060, 6063, 6463, 6005, 6005A, 6061, 6082, 6101, 1050
Heat Treatment T4, T5, T6, T66
Products Standard Profiles, Custom Profiles, Thermal Break Profiles
 
Aluminum Die Casting

Cast Products – 3D Complex Shapes

CANEX offers both Gravity Die Casting (GC) and Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC). Our die cast alloys are developed from upcycled extrusion scrap — a sustainable approach that maintains premium material integrity with ±5 °C melt temperature control.

Upcycled Scrap Melting GC / LPDC Trimming Heat Treatment

Die Casting Specs

Methods Gravity Die Cast (GC) & Low Pressure Die Cast (LPDC)
Max Product Size Up to 1.5 meters
Melt Control ±5 °C temperature precision
Surface Roughness Ra 3.2 – 6.3 μm (125 – 250 μin)
Heat Treatment T4, T5, T6, T7
Raw Material Upcycled extrusion scrap – zero-waste circular production

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Process 03 / 06 Value-Added

Machining &
Value-Added
Services

After extrusion or casting, CANEX performs all required machining and value-added operations in-house. This eliminates the need for additional sub-contractors and keeps the entire product under one quality management system.

Whether your part needs simple cutting to length or complex multi-axis CNC machining, we handle it all before the product moves to surface finishing.

Drilling
Cutting to Length
Notching
CNC Milling
Assembly
Punching
Shrink Fitting
Laser Printing
Threading
CNC Turning
 
 

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Process 04 / 06 Qualicoat & AAMA Certified

Surface Finish

CANEX offers six distinct surface finish options — from raw mill finish to premium wood-effect sublimation. Our powder coating line is fully QUALICOAT Seaside and AAMA certified, with a 9-stage chrome-free pretreatment tunnel.

 

Mill Finish Sample

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Mill Finish

Raw, uncoated aluminum surface directly from the press or casting die. Suitable for structural or concealed applications.

Powder Coating Sample

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Powder Coating

9-stage chrome-free pretreatment. Three durability levels: Standard, Super Durable, Hyper Durable. QUALICOAT Seaside & AAMA certified.

Wood Effect Sample

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Wood Effect

Film sublimation process transfers realistic wood-grain, stone, or custom patterns onto powder-coated aluminum profiles.

Grinding / Polishing Sample

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Grinding & Polishing

Achieves surface roughness Ra 0.1–0.2 μm. Used for decorative, mirror, or ultra-smooth functional applications.

Barrel Finishing Sample

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Barrel Finishing

Surface roughness Ra 1.6 μm. Produces a uniform satin-smooth finish ideal for decorative hardware and consumer components.

Shot Blasting Sample

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Shot Blasting

Surface roughness Ra 3.2 μm. Creates a uniform matte texture that improves paint adhesion and provides industrial aesthetics.

Pretreatment

9-stage chrome-free tunnel — compliant with EU environmental directives

Certifications

QUALICOAT Seaside (highest level) + AAMA (North American standard)

Durability Levels

Standard / Super Durable / Hyper Durable powder coating grades

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Process 05 / 06 Custom

Customized
Packaging

CANEX designs and produces custom packaging tailored to your products and end-customer requirements. This includes protective wrapping to prevent surface damage in transit, custom-branded outer boxes for retail-ready products, and pallet configurations optimized for your freight terms.

Packaging is designed around the product — not the other way around. We work with you to specify the protection level, labeling, and presentation that reflects your brand.

Protective Wrapping

Foam, film, and sleeve protection for surface-critical finishes

Custom Branding

Your logo, product codes, and specifications on packaging

Retail-Ready

Presentation packaging designed for shelf or distributor display

Export Palletization

Pallet configs optimized for container loading and your Incoterms

 
CANEX Aluminum Profile

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Process 06 / 06 DDP Available

Door to Door

The final stage of the CANEX process is the one most customers don't have to think about. We handle logistics from our factory gate to your facility — all Incoterms from EXW to DDP, including customs clearance, freight forwarding, and insured last-mile delivery.

Our primary export markets are North America (USA, Canada), Europe (EU, UK), and MENA (GCC, North Africa). One purchase order covers the full journey.

Delivery Terms

Incoterms EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU, DDP — all available
Markets North America · Europe (EU & UK) · MENA (GCC & North Africa)
Coverage Customs clearance, freight forwarding, last-mile delivery
Insurance Insured cargo throughout the delivery chain
PO Structure Single PO covers die making through delivery
 
Quality Assurance

Every Product. Every Stage. Verified.

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management

ISO 45001:2018

Health & Safety

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental

QUALICOAT Seaside

Powder Coating — Top Grade

AAMA

North American Arch. Standard

Full Traceability

Die to Door — Every Batch

Ready to Run Your Production Through CANEX??

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