Aluminum
Strategic lightness and industrial versatility.
Aluminum is the key material of modern efficiency.
With a specific gravity of one-third of steel, it offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio combined with high corrosion resistance. It is the winning choice for industries that need to reduce mass without sacrificing performance, from aerospace to sustainable mobility.
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Areas of application
Aerospace and transportation
Aircraft structures, automotive chassis, and electric vehicle components. Essential for reducing weight and maximizing range and efficiency.
Construction and architecture
Window frames, curtain walls and roofing systems. Chosen for weather resistance, light weight and modern aesthetics.
Electronics and Hi-Tech
Heat sinks, equipment enclosures, and hardware components due to exceptional thermal conductivity.
Mechanics and automation
Lightweight components for robotics, modular structures, and automated systems where inertia reduction is critical.
Design and furniture
Furniture, lighting and everyday items that combine structural lightness with elegant finishes such as colored anodizing.
Machined alloys
Foma specializes in plastic processing alloys (wrought alloys), offering solutions ranging from high machinability alloys for lathe work to very high structural strength alloys for critical uses (such as Ergal).
What alloys do we work on?
AW-2011, AW-6082, AW-6026, , AW-7075.