Guill Releases Helpful Glossary of Extrusion Terms

Guill Tool, a global leader in extrusion tooling, has released a comprehensive glossary of key terms used in the extrusion industry. Compiled by Chief Engineer Denis Finn, the resource helps professionals better understand essential terminology related to extrusion die assembly, tooling, flow characteristics and processing techniques.

The glossary covers critical concepts such as draw-down ratios, concentricity, shear heat, balanced flow and common defects like die drool and melt fracture. It also explains extrusion components, including dies, tips, calibrators and heater bands.

The glossary is a valuable reference for engineers, manufacturers and anyone involved in the extrusion process.

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