Guill Launches Reciprocating Head for Medical Tubing

Guill Tool, a global manufacturer of extrusion tooling, has introduced its new reciprocating head. Such tubing is typically used in wound drain operations and other medical applications.  
 
The traditional tip and die assembly has been replaced with a linear reciprocating assembly that changes the tube’s profile within a given length. This process is repeated throughout a single extrusion run without interruptions. Cutting capability, in association with the extrusion speed, cuts the finished product to length. 
 
While cost and value stream activities are reduced, quality 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 assembly operation to connect different tubing shapes. 
 
Guill’s new reciprocating head eliminates an entire assembly operation. It also eliminates in-process inventory. There is no need for storage of various tubing shapes and connectors needed for assembly, fulfillment of orders, and replenishment of finished goods. 
 
The new reciprocating head eliminates a connecting piece and allows JIT production and products made-to-order. It also reduces the total run time from receiving the order to shipping.