Method and system for continuously producing pieces of (50) liquid-filled gummaterial. An extruded rope (25) of liquid-filed gum is sized and separatedinto individual pieces of gum. A rotating drum mechanism having a die ring(83) and cutter ring (90) with mating die members separate the rope of gummaterial into individual pieces (50). Pairs of cam-operated plunger memberscompress and form the pieces of gum material in the die cavities. Angledgrooves in the die members prevent portions of the gum pieces from beingchipped-off during formation. A feed chute with air assist transfers the gumrope from a sizing table to the rotating drum mechanism. A stripper member(160) insures that the formed pieces of gum material are removed from the drummember (60). Portions of the drum mechanism are selective heated and cooled.The invention provides a more efficient system for continuous, high productionoperation.
