Aluminium extrusion to 3D
Turn an aluminium extrusion's cross-section into a clean 3D render and a datasheet in seconds. Import the die's DXF or pick a section, choose a 6063 finish, and Dimviz extrudes it into a dimension-true 3D view with weight per metre (or lb/ft) and full section properties. Perfect for framing, T-slot and structural extrusion catalogs where the section is the product.
DXF (LWPOLYLINE/CIRCLE) · CSV/XLSX with X,Y columns (blank row = new loop). DWG → export as DXF first.
EL 69,000 MPa · Aluminium extrusion 6063-T5, clear anodized
| Area | A | 579.7 | mm² |
| Mass / metre | m | 1.565(1.052 lb/ft) | kg/m |
| 2nd moment | Ix | 109828 | mm⁴ |
| 2nd moment | Iy | 109828 | mm⁴ |
| Section mod. | Sx | 5491 | mm³ |
| Section mod. | Sy | 5491 | mm³ |
| Gyration | rx | 13.76 | mm |
| Gyration | ry | 13.76 | mm |
| Torsion | J | — | mm⁴ |
| Published catalogue weight: 0.86 kg/m · computed Δ 82% | |||
Derived exactly from the section polygon (Green’s theorem). Fillets excluded (<2% effect). Verify against certified data before release.
The section is the extrusion
An aluminium extrusion is a constant profile pushed through a die, so its 2D section defines everything — envelope, walls, slots, bore, weight and stiffness. Dimviz reads that section and renders the real thing, at 2.7 g/cm³ for 6063, with an anodized or powder-coat finish.
Weight and section properties, instantly
Area × density gives weight per metre and per foot; the section polygon gives the moments of inertia and section moduli your structural check needs — all updating live as you change a wall thickness or a size.
FAQ
How do I turn an aluminium extrusion into 3D?+
Import the extrusion's DXF section or pick a shape, choose aluminium, and Dimviz renders the extruded section in 3D with weight and section properties.
Does it handle T-slot profiles?+
Yes — T-slot (framing) sections render with their slots and bore, and the tool computes envelope weight and properties.
Metric or imperial weight?+
Both — switch units to see kg/m or lb/ft, computed from the same geometry.