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By Rich Guillemette, CEO, Guill Tool & Engineering
Guill is analyzing the latest market demands, combined with its extrusion die design expertise, to deliver solutions to its customers. Guill’s new Spiderless Pipe Die is an alternative solution, utilizing precision tooling to provide material savings vs conventional Basket Dies.
The global market for pipes used in irrigation systems, sewage systems and industrial applications is expected to grow in the coming years. According to a report by MarketsandMarkets™, the global market for pipes is projected to reach USD 23.5 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2020 to 2025.
The demand for pipes is driven by the increasing need for water and wastewater infrastructure, as well as the growth in industrialization and urbanization. These factors are expected to drive demand for pipes in emerging economies such as China, India and Brazil, as well as in developed markets such as the United States and Europe. The U.S. government has announced several infrastructure improvement plans aimed at revitalizing the country’s aging infrastructure, including its water and wastewater systems.
In March 2021, President Biden proposed the American Jobs Plan, a $2 trillion infrastructure plan that includes funding for a wide range of infrastructure projects, including the modernization of water infrastructure. The plan proposes to invest $111 billion in drinking water infrastructure, $45 billion in reducing lead exposure in drinking water and $56 billion in modernizing water infrastructure, including wastewater treatment plants and stormwater management systems.
What differentiates Guill’s Spiderless Pipe Die design over a basket die is Guill’s focus on precision tooling, developed from decades of experience in medical tubing, flow analysis and Guill’s ISO 9001 and AS9100 (Aerospace) quality systems. The significance of Guill’s Spiderless Pipe Die becomes clear when one considers material savings.
In general, the cost of the polymer raw material can range from 50% to 70% of the total cost of producing polymer pipes. The cost of other materials such as additives, fillers and reinforcements, “as well as the cost of energy, labor, equipment and overhead also contribute to the total production cost.
In some cases, the cost of energy, particularly electricity and natural gas, can be a significant part of the total cost of production, especially for large-scale production facilities. In other cases, labor costs in regions with high labor costs, can significantly impact the cost of production. Also a factor is that the cost of the raw polymer can be affected by market fluctuations in the price of oil, impacting the cost of petrochemicals used in the production of polymers. Additionally, the cost can also be influenced by supply and demand factors and global trade dynamics.”
Guill’s Spiderless Pipe Die is now available to meet the needs of its customers, as they consider all these factors required to be competitive in the production of pipes from 2” to 15” OD. This product was entirely conceived, designed, engineered, manufactured and CFD tested at the Guill factory in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
The Guill Spiderless Pipe Die incorporates unique design features to produce pipe more efficiently, according to company CEO Rich Guillemette.
For more information, please contact:
Tom Baldock
GUILL TOOL & ENGINEERING
West Warwick, Rhode Island
www.guill.com
+1 401 828 7600
Guill Tool, the global leader in extrusion tooling, recently announced the availability of its Spiderless Pipe Die. This new offering utilizes precision tooling to provide increased material savings compared to conventional basket dies for pipe extrusions.
In the coming years, the global market for pipes used in irrigation/sewage systems and industrial applications is expected to grow. This increased demand for pipes is driven by the increasing need for water and wastewater infrastructure, as well as the growth of industrialization and urbanization. These factors are expected to drive demand for pipes in emerging economies such as China, India and Brazil, as well as in developed markets including the U.S. and Europe.
Used by tube and pipe producers for larger diameter capabilities, this new pipe die is capable of providing a finished extrusion with OD from 2”-15”. It’s offered in 4140 steel or stainless with heat treating.
The company’s Spiderless Pipe Die design differentiates itself from a basket die with its focus on precision tooling gained from decades of experience in medical tubing, flow analysis and Guill’s ISO 9001 and AS9100 (Aerospace) quality systems. The significance of the Guill Spiderless Pipe Die becomes evident when considering material savings.
In general, the cost of the polymer material can range from 50% to 70% of the total cost of producing polymer pipes. The cost of other materials such as additives, fillers and reinforcements, as well as the cost of energy, labor, equipment and overhead also contribute to the total production cost.
In some cases, the cost of energy, particularly electricity and natural gas, can be a significant part of the total cost of production, especially for large-scale production facilities. In other cases, labor costs in regions with high labor costs, can significantly impact the cost of production.
Also a factor is that the cost of the raw polymer can be affected by market fluctuations in the price of oil, impacting the cost of petrochemicals used in the production of polymers. Additionally, the cost can also be influenced by supply and demand factors and global trade dynamics.
Guill’s Spiderless Pipe Die is now available to meet the needs of its customers as they consider all the factors needed to remain competitive in pipe production. This product was entirely conceived, designed, engineered, manufactured and tested at the Guill factory in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
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https://www.guill.com/series/900-series/
For more information, please contact:
Tom Baldock, Sales Manager, Extrusion
Guill Tool & Engineering
10 Pike Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
USA
Phone: 401-465-5526
tbaldock@guill.com
Guill Tool, global leader in extrusion tooling, recently announced the hire of three new employees. Peter Leary is the company’s new Technical Sales Engineer, while Lori Vaz and Diane Whittaker will provide customer service to clients. The announcement was made by Chuck Paull, Chief Marketing Officer, at the company’s West Warwick, Rhode Island headquarters.
Peter Leary is a mechanical engineer who brings over 10 years of application engineering experience from manufacturing, R&D and the medical/pharma industry. In his role as Technical Sales Engineer, Leary provides technical sales support and application advice for Guill Engineering products in the extrusion division. He is also available to make facility visits for consulting, troubleshooting or process improvement.
Diane Whittaker joined the company in December, 2022 as a Customer Service Representative. She supports Guill customers with order entry, order follow up and answering emails. She has worked in manufacturing for over 20 years and, before joining the company, she held several positions including customer service representative, production control lead and QC lead for a manufacturing company in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Lori Vaz became a part of the Guill team in January, 2023 as a Customer Service Representative. Her job duties are the same as Diane’s. She has extensive experience in jewelry manufacturing and 25 years of customer service experience.
Commenting on the new team members, Paull said, “They are a great addition to Guill Tool, bringing with them a wealth of experience that will undoubtedly benefit our customers across the industries we serve.”
For more information, please contact:
Tom Baldock, Sales Manager, Extrusion
Guill Tool & Engineering
10 Pike Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
USA
Phone: 401-465-5526
tbaldock@guill.com
Guill Tool, a growing supplier of components to the global aerospace industry, today announced the production of a new Internal Spline Tool. The Internal Spline Tool is made of anodized carbon steel.
Dimensions on this product are 2.750” outer diameter X 6.000” overall length, or (69.85mm outer diameter x 152.4mm overall length). This Guill internal spline tool was splined by the EDM department and completed milling on a Bridgeport milling machine.
Guill now offers its substantial machine shop capabilities as an independent service to customers in aerospace manufacturing. Products are made to customer specification.
For over 55 years, Guill Tool has offered high-quality, precision machined components for the defense and commercial industries. The company manufactures flanges, valves, fittings and various critical components for aircraft, weapons and nuclear submarines.
Guill offers its full capability of CAD/CAM design, plus EDM and 5-axis machining centers to the aerospace industry. Owing to its many years in the government and defense sectors, Guill also provides industry-standard cybersecurity and NDA confidentiality to its customers.
Guill has the following registrations and certifications: AS9100:2016 – Aerospace Manufacturing, ISO9001:2015 registered, JCP Certified – Government Contracting, ITAR Registered and NIST SP800-171Compliant Cyber-Security.
For more information, please contact:
Tom Baldock
Guill Tool & Engineering – Aerospace Division
10 Pike Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
USA
Office: 401-828-7600
www.guill.com/aerospace
Guill Tool, a growing supplier of components to the global aerospace industry, today announced the production of a new Connector. The connector is made of Monel 400.
Dimensions on this product are 2.425” over flats x 2.625” outer diameter x 3.463” overall length, or (61.595mm over flats x 66.675mm outer diameter x 87.960mm overall length). This Guill connector was turned on a Doosan Puma turning center and finished on a Matsuura 1000 milling center.
Guill now offers its substantial machine shop capabilities as an independent service to customers in aerospace manufacturing. Products are made to customer specification.
For over 55 years, Guill Tool has offered high-quality, precision machined components for the defense and commercial industries. The company manufactures flanges, valves, fittings and various critical components for aircraft, weapons and nuclear submarines.
Guill offers its full capability of CAD/CAM design, plus EDM and 5-axis machining centers to the aerospace industry. Owing to its many years in the government and defense sectors, Guill also provides industry-standard cybersecurity and NDA confidentiality to its customers.
Guill has the following registrations and certifications: AS9100:2016 – Aerospace Manufacturing, ISO9001:2015 registered, JCP Certified – Government Contracting, ITAR Registered and NIST SP800-171Compliant Cyber-Security.
For more information, please contact:
Tom Baldock
Guill Tool & Engineering – Aerospace Division
10 Pike Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
USA
Office: 401-828-7600
www.guill.com/aerospace
Guill Tool, a growing supplier of components to the global aerospace industry, today announced the production of a new Conduit Conductor. The conductor is made of Monel 400.
Dimensions on this product are 5.25” outer diameter x 3.625” overall length, or (133.35mm outer diameter x 92.075mm overall length). This Guill conduit conductor is turned on a CNC lathe and holes are drilled on a milling machine.
Guill now offers its substantial machine shop capabilities as an independent service to customers in aerospace manufacturing. Products are made to customer specification.
For over 55 years, Guill Tool has offered high-quality, precision machined components for the defense and commercial industries. The company manufactures flanges, valves, fittings and various critical components for aircraft, weapons and nuclear submarines.
Guill offers its full capability of CAD/CAM design, plus EDM and 5-axis machining centers to the aerospace industry. Owing to its many years in the government and defense sectors, Guill also provides industry-standard cybersecurity and NDA confidentiality to its customers.
Guill has the following registrations and certifications: AS9100:2016 – Aerospace Manufacturing, ISO9001:2015 registered, JCP Certified – Government Contracting, ITAR Registered and NIST SP800-171Compliant Cyber-Security.
For more information, please contact:
Tom Baldock
Guill Tool & Engineering – Aerospace Division
10 Pike Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
USA
Office: 401-828-7600
www.guill.com/aerospace
Guill Tool, a growing supplier of components to the global aerospace industry, today announced the production of a new Brass Fitting. The Brass Fitting is made of C706 copper nickel alloy.
Dimensions on this product are 1.875” outer diameter x 1.25” square each end X 5.40” overall length, or (47.625mm outer diameter x 31.75 square each end x 137.16 overall length). This Guill Brass Fitting is turned on a CNC lathe and milled on a 5-axis milling machine.
Guill now offers its substantial machine shop capabilities as an independent service to customers in aerospace manufacturing. Products are made to customer specification.
For over 55 years, Guill Tool has offered high-quality, precision machined components for the defense and commercial industries. The company manufactures flanges, valves, fittings and various critical components for aircraft, weapons and nuclear submarines.
Guill offers its full capability of CAD/CAM design, plus EDM and 5-axis machining centers to the aerospace industry. Owing to its many years in the government and defense sectors, Guill also provides industry-standard cybersecurity and NDA confidentiality to its customers.
Guill has the following registrations and certifications: AS9100:2016 – Aerospace Manufacturing, ISO9001:2015 registered, JCP Certified – Government Contracting, ITAR Registered and NIST SP800-171Compliant Cyber-Security.
For more information, please contact:
Tom Baldock
Guill Tool & Engineering – Aerospace Division
10 Pike Street
West Warwick, RI 0289
USA
Office: 401-828-7600
www.guill.com/aerospace
Guill Tool, a growing supplier of components to the global aerospace industry, today announced the production of a new Acme shaft. The Acme shaft is a square head shaft made of K-Monel.
Dimensions on this product are 2.125” outer diameter X 1.125” over flats X 4.125” overall length, or (53.975mm outer diameter x 28.575mm over flats x 104.775mm overall length). This Guill Acme shaft is machined complete on a Mazak/Mill turn machine.
Guill now offers its substantial machine shop capabilities as an independent service to customers in aerospace manufacturing. Products are made to customer specification.
For over 55 years, Guill Tool has offered high-quality, precision machined components for the defense and commercial industries. The company manufactures flanges, valves, fittings and various critical components for aircraft, weapons and nuclear submarines.
Guill offers its full capability of CAD/CAM design, plus EDM and 5-axis machining centers to the aerospace industry. Owing to its many years in the government and defense sectors, Guill also provides industry-standard cybersecurity and NDA confidentiality to its customers.
Guill has the following registrations and certifications: AS9100:2016 – Aerospace Manufacturing, ISO9001:2015 registered, JCP Certified – Government Contracting, ITAR Registered and NIST SP800-171Compliant Cyber-Security.
For more information, please contact:
Tom Baldock
Guill Tool & Engineering
10 Pike Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
USA
Office: 401-828-7600
www.guill.com/aerospace
Guill Tool, a growing supplier of components to the global aerospace industry, today announced the production of a 90 degree adapter. The adapter is made of 304 stainless steel and measures 1.498” X 1.825” X 3.188” (38.049mm x 46.355mm x 80.975mm) overall length.
The adapter is turned on a Yama Seiki turning center and finished machining on a Bridgeport manual milling machine.
Guill now offers its substantial machine shop capabilities as an independent service to customers in aerospace manufacturing. Products are made to customer specification.
For over 55 years, Guill Tool has offered high-quality, precision machined components for the defense and commercial industries. The company manufactures flanges, valves, fittings and various critical components for aircraft, weapons and nuclear submarines.
Guill offers its full capability of CAD/CAM design, plus EDM and 5-axis machining centers to the aerospace industry. Owing to its many years in the government and defense sectors, Guill also provides industry-standard cybersecurity and NDA confidentiality to its customers.
Guill has the following registrations and certifications: AS9100:2016 – Aerospace Manufacturing, ISO9001:2015 registered, JCP Certified – Government Contracting, ITAR Registered and NIST SP800-171Compliant Cyber-Security.
For more information, please contact:
Tom Baldock
Guill Tool & Engineering
10 Pike Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
USA
Office: 401-828-7600
www.guill.com/aerospace
For over 55 years, Guill Tool has been providing tooling for the aerospace, extrusion, medical, consumer and commercial, defense, wind, oil and energy industries. Due to its years of experience, the company has a highly skilled team of expert machinists engineers trained in the latest CAD, CAM, CFD and FEA programs. Besides being experts in extrusion tooling, Guill is a major industrial manufacturer who can provide customers with one-stop shopping for their tooling and other select machine shop needs.
Today, the company announces its intent to offer merchant machining services to the global aerospace industry. Tom Baldock will lead this effort at Guill. He is based at the company’s headquarters in Rhode Island.
The Guill high quality standards are evidenced by the company’s many certifications, including ISO 9001:2015. Defense certifications include AS9100:2016 (aerospace manufacturing), MIL-I-45208A (inspection system), MIL-STD-45662A (calibration system), JCP Certified (government contracting), ITAR Registered (export compliant), NIST SP800-171 (cyber security) and others.
As part of this new merchant machining program, Guill offers 5-axis machining centers, high precision machining and full wire EDM capabilities, highlighted by a .008” hole popper. Guill machines super alloys and exotic metals to close tolerances. They offer state of the art precision machining of many materials including aluminum, aluminum bronze, HY-80, HY-100, Hastelloy, Inconel, K-Monel, nickel copper, stainless and carbon steel and titanium. Guill continues to invest in utilizing innovative machine tools with the most advanced automation controls and operated by experienced technicians. Guill Tool endeavors to be a cost efficient manufacturer while adhering to a continuous improvement quality program.
Guill CNC milling machines offer resources needed to successfully fulfill the most challenging aerospace parts and tooling to keep aircraft running efficiently and precisely. The precision of CNC turning is offered for quicker production that meets rigorous standards on short and medium runs, regardless of the complexity of the parts. Guill multi-axis machines can produce a variety of sizes, complex engineering and geometric intricacies. Prototype machining and rapid manufacturing enable engineering to develop and innovate solutions with the ability to respond quickly and modify parts. Super alloys and other materials are offered to benefit customers who need new solutions to remain competitive. Finally, wire EDM eliminates the force put on part surfaces. This protects intricate and fragile tooling, plus it provides higher tolerances and accuracy.
Machining capabilities range from small hole machining of .008” in diameter and machining material measuring up to 15 inches in all axes.
Typical products produced are brackets, latches, engine components, fine hole cooling channels and structural mechanisms.
For more information, please contact:
Tom Baldock
Guill Tool & Engineering
10 Pike Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
USA
Office: 401-828-7600
www.guill.com/aerospace