Glass Machines

A. Principles of Forming.- 1 Properties of Glass.- 2 Heat Transmission and Heat Transfer in Forming.- 3 Flow of Glass.- 4 Practical Problems in Forming.- B. Machine Elements.- 1 Drives and Gears.- 2 Controls.- 3 Mold Mounting.- 4 Molds.- 5 Characteristics of Mold Materials.- 6 Mold Cooling.- C. The Historical Development of Glass Forming Machines.- D. Preparation of Glass for Forming.- 1 Apparatus for the Preparation of Glass for Forming.- 2 Revolving Pots.- 3 Feeders.- E. Machines for Glass Working.- 1 Glass Presses.- 2 Press-Blow Machines.- 3 Blowing Machines.- 4 Drawing of Tubes and Rods.- 5 Drawing of Flat Glass.- 6 Rolled and Cast Glass.- 7 Blowing, Centrifuging and Drawing of Glass Fibers.- F. Quality Control.