3-Forming
The forming process transforms
The compact mass of the gobs into
A hollow shape,using a metal
Plunger or blown air. Forming
Generally takes place in two stages:
-The gob is transformed by
Pressing or blowing into an
Intermediate hollow pocket
Shape, with the opening fully
Formed.
The bottles and jars are still at
Temperatures of over 1,060°F
When they come out of the
Machine. The whole forming cycle
Only takes a few seconds.
-A mechanical arm then transfers
This partially formed shape over
To a finishing mold for blowing
Into the final shape of the bottle
Or jar. The finished glass object is
Then taken out of the finish mold
By tongs and held briefly over a
Cooling plate, before being
Conveyed away.