How do bottling companies insert champagne corks into the bottles when they make them?

Question

How do bottling companies insert champagne corks into the bottles when they make them?

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Answer 1

The cork on a champagne bottle is a cylinder before it is pressed into the bottle with a press machine. This gives it the done like head. A wire holder is then placed on top and twisted, this keeps the cork in place as to withstand gas pressure in the bottle