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    1. Compounding

    Guill Tool opens in-house rheology lab at HQ in R.I.

    Dec. 1, 2017
    The Warwick, R.I., rheology lab
    The Warwick, R.I., rheology lab

    In an effort to get its products to market more quickly, Guill Tool & Engineering Co. opened a rheology lab at its West Warwick, R.I., headquarters. Equipped with a variety of machines — including a hybrid rotational rheometer, a differential scanning calorimeter, and a thermal conductivity meter — the lab can process standard materials and custom formulas as well as mix materials on-site.

    The Warwick, R.I., rheology lab
    The Warwick, R.I., rheology lab

    As a result, the company now is able to test its customers' materials and work with customers to create extrusion tooling that meets their specific needs.

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