Extruded metal heat sinks are among the lowest cost, widest used heat spreaders in
electronics thermal management. Besides their affordability, extruded heat sinks are
lightweight, readily cut to size and shape, and capable of high levels of cooling.
Most extruded heat sinks are made from aluminum alloys, mainly from the 6000 alloy
series, where aluminum dominates. Trace amounts of other elements are added, including
magnesium and silicon. These alloys are easy to extrude and machine, are weldable, and can
be hardened.
Common alloys for extruded heat sinks are the 6063 metals. These can be extruded as
complex shapes, with very smooth surfaces. 6061 aluminum is also used for extrusions. Its
tensile strength (up to 240 MPa) is superior to 6063 alloys (up to 186 MPa). In addition to
heat sinks, these aluminum alloys are popular for architectural applications such as window
and door frames.
The surfaces of these metals can be anodized to replace their naturally occurring
surface layer of aluminum oxide. Anodizing provides more heat transfer, corrosion
resistance and better adhesion for paint primers. It is an electrochemical process that
increases surface emissivity, corrosion and wear resistance, and electrical isolation.
The Extruding Process
Aluminum alloys are popular for extruding as heat sinks because they provide both
malleability and formability. They can be easily machined and are as little as one-third
the density of steel. This results in extrusions that are both strong and stable, at a
reduced cost relative to other materials.
The aluminum extrusion process starts with designing and creating the die that will
shape the heatsink extrusion.
Once this has been done, a cylindrical billet of aluminum is heated up in a forge to high
temperatures, generally between 800-925°F (427-496°C). Next, a lubricant is added to the
aluminum to prevent it from sticking to any of the machinery. It is then placed on a loader
and pressure is applied with a ram to push heated aluminum through the die.
During this process, nitrogen is added in order to prevent oxidation. The extruded part
will pass completely through the die and out the other side. It has now been elongated in
the shape of the die opening. The finished extrusion is then cooled, and if necessary, a
process of straightening and hardening creates the finished product.
They can be cut to the desired lengths, drilled and machined, and undergo a final aging
process before being ready for market. [4]
Finished heat sinks typically come with anodized surfaces, which can enhance their
thermal performance. Alternatively, a chromate finish provides some corrosion protection,
or can be used as a primer before a final paint or powder coating is applied. [5]
Shapes of Extruded Heat Sinks
Extrusions tooling heat sink profiles range from simple flat back fin structures to
complex geometries for optimized cooling. They can be used for natural (passive) or forced
convection (active) with an added fan or blower. Extruded profiles can also include special
geometries and groove patterns for use with clip or push pin attachment systems.
6063 aluminum alloy has a thermal conductivity of 201-218 W/(mK). Higher tensile
strength 6061 aluminum’s thermal conductivity ranges from 151-202 W/(mK).
Besides choosing the aluminum alloy, selecting an optimal extruded heat sink should
factor in its overall dimensions and weight, the specified thermal resistance, and the
extrusion shape (flat-back, flat-back with gap, hollow, double-sided, etc.). [7]
Extruded heat sinks can be designed with very thin, and thus more, fins than other sink
types. They can be extruded with aspect ratios of around 8:1, which can greatly optimize
heat sink performance. A heat sink’s aspect ratio is basically the comparison of its fin
height to the distance between its fins.
In typical heat sinks the aspect ratio is between 3:1 and 5:1. A high aspect
extruded heat sink
has taller fins with a smaller distance between them for a ratio that can be 8:1 to
16:1 or greater.
Linear Cellular Alloys (LCAs) are metal honeycombs that are extruded using powder
metal-oxide precursors and chemical reactions to obtain near fully dense metallic cell
walls. Either ordered periodic or graded cell structures can be formed. In this work, the
performance of heat sinks fabricated from stochastic cellular metals is compared to that of
LCA heat sinks. Flash diffusivity experiments are performed to determine the in situ
thermal properties of cell wall material. The pressure drop for unidirectional fluid flow
in the honeycomb channels and the total heat transfer rate of LCA heat sinks are
experimentally measured. These measurements are compared to values predicted from a finite
difference code and commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software.
A three-dimensional finite element model of a multichip module (MCM) has been developed
by using ANSYS? finite element simulation code. The model has been used for thermal
characterization of the module. In addition, optimum dimensions of an external heat sink,
which maintains the specified device’s junction temperature within desired operating
temperature limits, are determined as functions of air flow rate and power density of
surrounding semiconductor devices. Parametric studies have been performed to study the
effects of heat sink height, width and length on junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of
a high power application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) device found in the MCM
assembly. A set of curves are generated to select either heat sink dimensions or air speed
for a given design requirements. Influence of the power output of surrounding devices on
the thermal performance of the high power ASIC device is also assessed. The predicted
results indicate that the ASIC device’s junction temperature as well as junction-to-
ambient resistance increase as the power of the surrounding packages increases. This effect
diminishes if a sufficiently large heat sink is used to cool the package.
There are different metals with different properties, some metals are used for luxury
purposes such as diamond and gold, others are used for building purposes such as brass,
nickel, steel, copper, and many more. Every piece of equipment, to work efficiently,
requires a good building block. And while engineering important components it is extremely
important to look at the qualities of the material that are going to be used and it is also
important to keep a check on the factors that can affect the material, Aluminium in this
case.
Aluminum is considered the best option for engineering heat sinks because it is cost-
friendly, lightweight and most importantly has great thermal conductivity.
Which Metals Conduct Heat The Best?
Copper and Aluminium among other metals have the highest thermal conductivity. Before
using metal in any sort of application it is very important to check the thermal
conductivity of that metal. The rate of thermal conductivity helps to decide which metal
should be used for a specific purpose. Aluminum is a great conductor of heat, which makes
it useful for constructing heat exchangers. On the other hand, steel is a very poor
conductor of heat which makes it useful for high-temperature environments. This is why
Aluminum is preferred to be used in constructing a heat sink.
Thermal Conductivity
Heat transfers in three ways; radiation, convection, and conduction. Thermal Conduction
is a process where two objects of different temperatures come into contact with one another
and when they meet fast-moving molecules from the warmer object transfer the energy to the
slow-moving molecules in the cooler object.
Aluminum heat sinks
Aluminum is considered beneficial for electrical device managers. It is a great metal
to be used in the construction of critical power cooling systems. Improvement in extrusion
profile technology has made it possible to engineer heat sinks which call for a blend of
greater strength and lighter weight.
Aluminum in comparison with other metals such as copper has lower thermal conductivity
but it is far too difficult to extrude them into the shape of a heat sink. Secondly,
Aluminium is a lightweight metal, which is also another property that other metals do not
possess.
Heat Sinks
Heat sinks are mainly used inside computers to cool down the CPU(Central Processing
Unit), they are also used in lighting devices, LEDs, and power transistors.
Heat sinks are designed in a way to have a large surface area to maximize the contact
with the fluid medium, such as air or liquid coolant to absorb heat and direct it away from
the device.
Aluminum alloys are preferred to be used in constructing heat sinks. This is because
Aluminium is lighter and cheaper than copper.
How does a heat sink work?
Computers heat up and if the heat is not removed from the device it can actually damage
the entire system. To direct the heat away from the system it is necessary to install a
heat exchanger. Heat sink directs the heat away from the computer, it does this by
transferring the heat generated in the system to a fluid medium such as air or a liquid
coolant, whereby it is directed away from the device.
What is the purpose of a heat sink?
The purpose of a CPU heatsink is
basically the maintenance of the computer. Without a heat sink, the system can overheat and
therefore can stop working efficiently. To ensure smooth working of the device it is
important to install a heat sink to direct generated heat away from the system and prevent
overheating.
Why is a heat sink important?
As stated above, a skived fin
heatsink is vital for extending the life of a lighting device. It absorbs unnecessary
heat and directs it away from the device. Heat sinks increase the efficiency of the device
by removing the excess heat which is why it is an extremely important component. Without a
heat sink, computers or other related devices can expire quicker. Heat sinks keep the
system cool and provide a good working environment to the other components which heat up
quite quickly.
Factors Affecting Aluminum Heat Sink Quality
Quality Requirements For Ingots
The blend of alloys in an ingot must be strictly monitored and controlled, for
purification purposes. To make sure that the structure and properties are not imbalanced it
is important to make sure that the alloys are homogenized. The surface of the ingot must be
smooth and there must not be any sand. The end of the ingot must be flat.
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