Extrusion International 1-2020

26 Extrusion International 1/2020 EXTRUSION TOOLING Guill Tool has released its new re- ciprocating head. The traditional tip and die assembly is replaced with a linear reciprocating assem- bly that changes the tube’s profile within a given length. This process is repeated throughout a single ex- operation. It also eliminates in-process inventory. Thus, there is no need for storage of various tub- ing shapes and connectors needed for assembly, fulfillment of orders and replenishment of finished goods. Furthermore, the reciprocating head eliminates a connecting piece, allows JIT production and products made-to-order. Lastly, it reduces total run time from receiving the order to shipping. trusion run with- out interruptions. Cutting capability, in association with the extrusion speed, cuts the finished product to length. While cost and value stream ac- tivities are reduced, qual- ity is improved. Only one extrusion run is needed to produce a finished product, as opposed to multiple extrusion runs with tooling changes along with a manual assem- bly operation to con- nect different tubing shapes. Guill’s new reciprocating head eliminates an assembly Guill Tool & Engineering www.guill.com Reciprocating Head introduced – Automated Extrusion Process Drastically changes the Extruded Profile