Scope Boundaries
A narrow scope keeps the qualification responsibility clear.
This site is limited to gob shear-blade sets and directly related qualification. Adjacent forming tools and complete mechanisms are outside the public scope.
Included
Included qualification scope
- Gob shear-blade sets
- Matched-pair or matched-set geometry
- Drawing/sample review where appropriate
- Material and permitted surface/coating review
- Critical dimensions and edge geometry
- Inspection and first-article logic
- Traceability and repeat-order identification
Excluded
Outside this qualification scope
- Complete IS or glass-forming machines
- Complete shear mechanisms
- Neck rings, blank/blow moulds and other forming tools
- Plungers, baffles, scoops and broad hot-end catalogues
- Generic industrial knives
- OEM/model compatibility directories
- Country landing-page networks
Responsibility
Component qualification and production outcome are separate questions.
The review can structure a component qualification and an agreed inspection basis. Installation, shear-mechanism condition, alignment, operating setup, glass condition and final production acceptance remain outside the public product claim.