Annealing Of Glass Containers And Hollowware

As with any glass forming process, it is necessary to stress relieve or anneal the glass as it cools from a viscous state to its final rigid form. A common thread in the production of glass containers and hollowware is speed. Many food and beverage containers are formed at a rate in excess of 500 pieces per minute. In this article the author explains how planning for speed and time is an important parameter in the annealing process.