CPC B65B 9/06 (2013.01) [B65B 9/073 (2013.01); B65B 11/004 (2013.01); B65B 25/005 (2013.01); B65B 51/02 (2013.01); B65B 61/02 (2013.01); B65D 65/14 (2013.01); B65D 65/38 (2013.01); B65D 75/40 (2013.01); B65D 85/60 (2013.01); B65B 2220/00 (2013.01); B65B 2220/08 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method of manufacturing packaging comprising the steps of:
a) providing a self-supporting, semi-rigid packaging material that is a carton-board, plastic, or a combination thereof;
b) forming score lines comprising at least one cut within the packaging material by subjecting the packaging material to laser or mechanical scoring;
c) folding the packaging material along the at least one cut and forming a longitudinal seal securing the packaging material in position to form a tubular container; and
d) forming at least one end seal by folding at least a first side panel and a second side panel about a respective triangular fold line assembly to form at least one gabled end region and sealing together at least two opposing regions of the packaging material to form a partially sealed package, the at least one gabled end region being present in a finally formed package as at least one gabled end region;
e) performing at least one of steps b), c) and d) on a horizontal or vertical fill, form, and seal apparatus.
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