摘要 |
<p>A gob severing mechanism comprises a single thin blade (30) which severs a series of gobs (G) by passing rapidly through columns of glass (C), severing a first series on movement in one direction and a second series on movement in the other direction. In rest positions on opposite sides of the glass columns wherein the blade is positioned in shrouds (42, 44) in which it is cooled by a mist of coolant, e.g. water (48).</p> |