Apparatus and method for extrusion of thin-walled tubes

Details Apparatus and method for extrusion of thin-walled tubes Apparatus and method for extrusion of thin-walled tubes

2004-09-22

2008-09-16

Miggins, Michael C (Department: 1794)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

With severing, removing material from preform mechanically,...

Forming continuous work followed by cutting

C264S040300, C264S040700, C264S149000

Reexamination Certificate

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07425291

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for manufacturing polymeric thin-walled tubular members, which are well-suited for use as vascular grafts. The apparatus of the present invention enables extrusion of a tubular member having an extremely thin wall thickness so as to facilitate passage through tortuous vascular passageways. The apparatus achieves uniform wall thickness in a tubular member by establishing and maintaining axial alignment of a ram having a concentrically disposed guide rod therein with a die supported in concentric relation to the guide rod.

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