Automatic gob weight control improves the stability of the production process by supplying consistent gobs for forming machine operation reducing variability in forehearth pull rate and controlled feeder operation. Andy Donnelly briefly describes the background and philosophy behind the British Glass Technology automatic gob weight controller and its successful installation in glass manufacturing factories.
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Journal Title
Glass 74 11 1997 (Society of Glass Technology News P.2)
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 1091