FAQs

How can I request a quote for rectangular aluminum slabs, round aluminum ingot/billets, or aluminum cast plates?

Please visit our Request a Quote page, email us at easales@elwd.com, or call us at 330.534.8668.

Does ELLWOOD Aluminum supply their aluminum products worldwide?

Yes, ELLWOOD Aluminum produces aluminum ingots & billets, slabs, and cast plates for applications across the globe. No matter where your facility is located, we can satisfy your aluminum product needs with consistent and reliable products customized to your alloys and specifications.

What industries does ELLWOOD Aluminum serve with their rectangular aluminum slabs?

Our rectangular aluminum slabs are often used for Aerospace, Automotive/Transportation, Rolled Mill Fabrication, and Industrial applications. We responsively serve you as a true partner from cast to distribution.

What are the advantages of utilizing aluminum instead of other metal materials?

Aluminum is a lightweight and strong material that can be used in a variety of applications.

Aluminum Advantages

• Ductile and workable
• Joinable
• Reflective
• Heat-conducting
• Corrosion resistant
• Non-combustible

What sizes do you offer for your aluminum ingots & billets?

Our aluminum ingots & billets are manufactured with diameters from 10"- 42" with lengths of up to 360".

What is the process for manufacturing your aluminum ingots?

1. Incoming prime and scrap aluminum are melted down using our 60-ton reverberatory furnace manufactured by GPX.
2. Several samples are taken and analyzed by one of our many on-site metallurgists before casting as redundancies to ensure exact customer requirements are met.
3. Based off a spectrometer analysis, the alloys are added to meet customer specifications.
4. Our holding furnace is integrated with the Wagstaff casting system, so tilting of the furnace can be changed from the control room.
5. ELLWOOD Aluminum utilizes vertical direct chill casting technology manufactured by Wagstaff to offer state-of-the-art technology and the highest quality to our customers.
6. Castings can be made at various sizes and either turned, cropped, or scalped to meet the exact requirements.
7. After casting, our ingots go through a thermal treatment process to homogenize the chemistry throughout the entire ingot.
8. Ingots then undergo machining as the customer requires, meeting the specified tolerances.
9. The product is then packaged carefully so the product is perfectly preserved and intact before being shipped to the customer.

What can aluminum cast plates be used for?

Aluminum cast plates can be used in a variety of industries, including automotive, medical, aerospace, electronics, and consumer goods.

Aluminum Cast Plate Manufacturing Applications

• Foam molding
• Vacuum forming
• Blow molding
• RIM and structural foam molding
• Rubber molding
• Tire molding
• Injection molding
• Thermoforming molds
• Composite tooling and molds
• Aerospace composite tooling, robotic and machinery components

How do I start a career with ELLWOOD Aluminum?

Visit our Careers page under the Resources tab to see what positions are available currently at ELLWOOD Aluminum. We offer a competitive wage as well as profit sharing. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and life. Tuition reimbursement is also available for those who wish to pursue further education and enhance their skills within ELLWOOD Aluminum.