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from the feed table^to'the far end of the machine by a conveyor. By 

 this arrangement one operator can feed the machine, make the visual 

 inspection and remove the finished packages. This machine will 

 effect a saving of $8,000 per year over the cost of hand gaging methods 



Fig. 17 



on an output of 4,500,000 blocks. A similar machine is being built 

 for another size of blocks. 



Each gage with its associated equipment is an independent unit as 

 shown in Fig. 19. The gages are located at G, either above or below 

 the working surface. Relays and other electrical apparatus at E. 

 The solenoid for opening the air cock is shown at 5 and the air blast 

 tip at T. The connection for the electrical supply for each unit is 

 made with the cord and plug P. The cams C and contact springs D 

 operate in synchronism with the other parts of the machine and 

 control details of the gaging operation and the air blast. 



