1. Feeder
  • Incorrect glass temperature
  • Uneven gob temperature
 
1. Feeder
  • Adjust the glass temperature
  • Adjust the forehearth so that the gob does not curl

 

2. Machine Setup and Operation
  • Uneven cooling of blank molds
  • Incorrect drum setting
  • Excessive blank cooling
  • Settle blow time too long - corkage reheat too short
  • Counter blow time too short
  • Machine speed too low
  • Incorrect timing of gob delivery

 

2. Machine Setup and Operation
  • Apply cooling air evenly on the blank molds
  • Adjust drum setting
  • Adjust blank cooling
  • Reduce settle blow
  • Increase counter blow time
  • Increase machine speed
  • Check loading position and gob delivery

 

3. Mold Equipment
  • Blank design unsuitable - incorrect blank shape
  • Incorrect plunger design

 

3. Mold Equipment
  • Adjust blank design
  • Adjust plunger design