Jean B. said...

> Andy wrote:
>> Sliced bread.
>>
>> On the TV program "Ultimate Factories" they took the views through the
>> Wonder Bread factory from start to finish. Great program.
>>
>> Interesting factoid they mentioned is the bread slicing blades have to
>> be resharpened once an hour!
>>
>> I didn't think Wonder Bread put up that much of a fight!
>>
>> They didn't mention the longevity of the band saw blades at typical
>> production rates. I was curious, anyway.
>>
>> Andy
>
> Hmmm. I'd hate to have to slice Wonder Bread. How do they do it
> without its just squishing down?


Jean B,

The loaves slid down a steep-angled slide to meet the blades for slicing so
I'd guess the blades are slicing upwards as the bread wants to fall
downwards. A gravity thing.

Best,

Andy