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Can aluminum extrusion for furniture include drilled holes and cutouts?

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2026-09-26
{ "title": "Can Furniture Aluminum Extrusions Be Machined with Holes and Cutouts?", "content": "

Yes. Furniture aluminum extrusions can be supplied with drilled holes and cutouts after CNC machining. This is especially useful for slim aluminum frame profiles used in glass doors, where accurate openings may be needed for hinges, connectors, handles, locks, or other hardware. MEBEL-ALU ALUMINIUM states that it provides high-precision CNC machining and precision-cut products, while the final hole layout, cutout design, and tolerances must be verified for each project.

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Machining Options for Furniture Profiles

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An aluminum profile is normally formed through extrusion before any holes or openings are added. Once the basic section has been produced, CNC drilling, cutting, and related machining processes can modify the profile to match the furniture design and assembly method.

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  • CNC drilling can create mounting holes for hardware and frame connections.
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  • Precision cutting can produce profile sections and openings required during assembly.
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  • Machined slim profiles are suitable for glass door frames and other modern furniture systems.
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  • Hole locations, opening shapes, dimensions, and tolerances should be approved against the project drawings.
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How the Process Supports Furniture Assembly

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For a slim aluminum frame profile used with glass doors, machining requirements depend on the profile cross-section, glass and door construction, connection method, and position of the selected hardware. CNC processing makes it possible to coordinate these features with the wider furniture design instead of relying only on a standard unmodified extrusion.

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The available product information confirms high-precision CNC machining, precision-finished handles, and CNC precision-cut products. However, it does not define standard hole diameters, fixed drilling patterns, cutout dimensions, or machining tolerances. These specifications therefore need to be reviewed and confirmed before production.

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MEBEL-ALU ALUMINIUM Manufacturing Capabilities

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MEBEL-ALU ALUMINIUM manages aluminum extrusion, anodizing, brushing, mechanical polishing, and CNC machining in-house. Coordinating these steps within one manufacturing operation can help align the profile dimensions, surface finish, and machined features for furniture applications.

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The company also identifies aluminum profile accessories and hardware package solutions as part of its research and development capability. Its product range includes aluminum glass door systems, sliding wardrobe systems, kitchen cabinet frames, and decorative tile trims. These solutions are intended for high-end cabinet and door manufacturers, home hardware wholesalers, hotels, residential developers, and furniture hardware wholesalers.

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Quality and Compliance Information

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MEBEL-ALU ALUMINIUM holds an Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certificate covering the production of aluminum alloy profiles for architecture, decoration, and industry, together with related management activities. It also holds a Quality Management System Certificate covering aluminum alloy profiles for architecture, decoration, and industry.

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Processing Comparison

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Processing stageFunction in furniture extrusionAvailable information
Basic extrusionCreates the required aluminum profile sectionSupported
CNC drillingAdds holes for assembly, mounting, or hardware installationSupported by the stated CNC machining capability
Precision cutting and cutoutsProduces accurate profile lengths and openings for assemblySupported by the stated CNC precision-cut capability
Custom project machiningAdapts hole positions, opening geometry, and tolerances to the design
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