In the manufacturing process for glass containers, bronze neck rings are commonly used in the forming of the finish area of the container. Historically, these neck rings have been machined in the container mould shops from cast shapes that have been either sand cast or continuously cast. In this article the author discusses how investment casting technology can reduce the cost in neck ring production.
Origin
Franklin Bronze, Usa
Journal Title
Glass Worldwide March-April 2015 76
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 5403