{"id":5703,"date":"2018-01-06T01:22:25","date_gmt":"2018-01-06T01:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coolingsourcethermal.com\/?page_id=5703"},"modified":"2026-01-16T12:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T19:07:08","slug":"extruded-heatsinks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coolingsourcethermal.com\/coolingsourcethermal.com\/NEW2025\/extruded-heatsinks\/","title":{"rendered":"Extruded Heatsinks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;25081&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]A wide range of common extrusion heatsinks are available from Cooling Source. We can ship a 6-foot bar or trim to a certain length. To produce a final aluminum extrusion heatsink that is either cross-cut or straight, an aluminum block is forced (extruded) through a die. Consequently, we are able to offer a variety of convection cooling options that are appropriate for high-power components. To achieve your thermal objectives, we may also produce intricate, premium aluminum extrusion fins.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>6063 Aluminum Extruded Heatsinks: Benefits &amp; Applications<\/h1>\n<h2>Why 6063 Aluminum?<\/h2>\n<p>Alloy 6063 is one of the most widely used aluminum grades for thermal management solutions. It combines excellent thermal characteristics with superior manufacturability, making it ideal for extruded heatsinks used across electronics, power systems, and industrial applications.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of 6063 Aluminum Extruded Heatsinks<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Excellent Thermal Conductivity<\/h3>\n<p>6063 aluminum provides very good thermal conductivity\u2014typically around <strong>200\u2013215 W\/m\u00b7K<\/strong>\u2014allowing efficient heat transfer from electronic components to the ambient environment.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Highly Extrudable \u2013 Complex Shapes Are Easy<\/h3>\n<p>6063 is known for its <strong>superb extrudability<\/strong>, enabling:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1088\">\n<li>Tall, thin fins<\/li>\n<li>Tight fin spacing<\/li>\n<li>Complex geometries<\/li>\n<li>Integrated mounting features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This allows designers to achieve better performance without secondary assembly steps.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Strong and Lightweight<\/h3>\n<p>The alloy offers a balanced combination of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1328\">\n<li>Good mechanical strength<\/li>\n<li>Low weight<\/li>\n<li>High corrosion resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ideal for compact or mobile electronics where weight matters.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Smooth Surface Finish<\/h3>\n<p>6063 naturally produces:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1527\">\n<li>Very smooth extruded surfaces<\/li>\n<li>Clean edges<\/li>\n<li>High-quality anodizing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This improves aesthetics, corrosion resistance, and sometimes thermal emissivity.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Cost-Effective for Medium to High Volumes<\/h3>\n<p>Extrusion is an efficient, scalable process. Once the die is made, heatsinks can be produced in large quantities at very competitive cost.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Good Machinability<\/h3>\n<p>After extrusion, 6063 heatsinks can be easily:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1948\">\n<li>CNC machined<\/li>\n<li>Drilled and tapped<\/li>\n<li>Cut to various lengths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This makes customization simple and economical.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Compatible with Surface Treatments<\/h3>\n<p>Common finishing options:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2152\">\n<li>Black anodizing<\/li>\n<li>Hard anodizing<\/li>\n<li>Powder coating<\/li>\n<li>Chromate conversion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These finishes improve durability and thermal radiation.<\/p>\n<h2>Typical Applications of 6063 Extruded Heatsinks<\/h2>\n<p>Extruded heatsinks made from 6063 aluminum are used across a wide range of industries:<\/p>\n<h3>Electronics &amp; Power Management<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2505\">\n<li>Power supplies<\/li>\n<li>Voltage regulators<\/li>\n<li>DC-DC converters<\/li>\n<li>IGBT &amp; MOSFET modules<\/li>\n<li>Motor drives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>LED Lighting<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2626\">\n<li>Linear LED fixtures<\/li>\n<li>High-bay and street lighting<\/li>\n<li>Stage and industrial lighting systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Telecom &amp; Networking<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2743\">\n<li>RF amplifiers<\/li>\n<li>5G and wireless communication modules<\/li>\n<li>Base station equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Industrial &amp; Automation Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2849\">\n<li>Sensors<\/li>\n<li>Embedded controllers<\/li>\n<li>Power control modules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Transportation &amp; Automotive<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2968\">\n<li>EV chargers<\/li>\n<li>Battery management electronics<\/li>\n<li>In-vehicle control modules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Consumer Electronics<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3064\">\n<li>Audio amplifiers<\/li>\n<li>Home electronics<\/li>\n<li>Computer components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Choose Extruded Heatsinks?<\/h2>\n<p>Extruded profiles remain one of the most cost-effective, reliable, and versatile cooling solutions for moderate power levels. When paired with anodizing or machining, 6063 extruded heatsinks deliver long-term performance, excellent thermal efficiency, and scalable production capability.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To find out your capabilities, give us a call or send us an email right now<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/coolingsourcethermal.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/csiheatsinkonlinestore.com\/\">Purchase our heatsinks<\/a><br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;25081&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]A wide range of common extrusion heatsinks are available from Cooling Source. We can ship a 6-foot bar or trim to a certain length. To produce a final aluminum extrusion heatsink that is either cross-cut or straight, an aluminum block is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5703","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Extrusion Heatsinks<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Extrusion heatsinks made in the USA, large stock, fast delivery and best prices. 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