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Conditioning

Gathering

The point at the end of the forehearth where the gob is formed and delivered to the IS machine.

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Gob
A controlled drop of molten glass cut from the gathering and delivered to the IS machine for forming. Gob weight, temperature uniformity and shape are the foundational inputs to forming quality.
Gob former
The orifice ring and shears assembly that controls gob shape and weight at the gathering.

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