Sheeting, gauging and cutting in biscuit manufacture

Abstract: Forming dough pieces from hard doughs involves the processes of sheeting, gauging and cutting. Although plant settings can be adjusted remotely, we are not yet at the stage where dough can be fed through the plant without operator help and supervision. Attention must be given to handling the dough as carefully as possible to avoid unnecessary damage to the gluten structure and to allow adequate relaxation before cutting. There are important engineering and maintenance considerations involved.