Glen-Gery Brickwork Design Guide -- The Brick Manufacturing Process

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The Manufacturing Process
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The process of making brick generally consists of the following steps: Gathering, crushing, grinding, screening, and mixing the raw materials; making the brick; and setting, drying, firing, packaging and inventorying the final product. Brick Manufacturing Plant Overview
modern brick manufacturing plant

unfired brick emerging from dryer
unfired brick emerging from dryer

extruded column of green clay
extruded column of green clay