A spring-loaded bayonet nut secures the baffle manifold to the baffle arm without tools or torque checks, speeding changeover.
A 2D camera plus line scanner captures glass load dimensions before furnace entry, enabling earlier heating adjustment and fewer thermal defects.
Controlling peeled-glass width and helix diameter enables continuous collection during laser cutting, preventing surface damage.
Preformed thread ridges are registered in finishing grooves to limit cooling distortion, improve capping quality, and hide the neck ring.