摘要 |
<p>A method of making glass articles, wherein glass flows from a furnace, through a distribution channel, and then to forming means, the method comprising forming at least one oxy/fuel flame at the sides of the distribution channel, the flame having a hottest point within about five inches of the base of the flame so as to produce a large thermal gradient between the sides of the distribution channel and the center of the distribution channel. A novel distribution channel and a method and apparatus for producing an oxy/fuel flame having a hottest point within about five inches of the base of the flame are also disclosed. <IMAGE></p> |