The production of packaging machinery is a highly competitive global market driven by the ever-increasing demands of customers and legislation. The fundamental design principles of many packaging machines are the result of incremental improvements made over the last few decades. This paper looks at the underlying theory for forming shoulders and, starting with previously published results, determines the performance envelope relating to certain critical parameters. The findings are discussed in the light of their relevance for the creation of new designs.
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