How is the vacuum in a light bulb sealed?

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I understand that one would use a vacuum pump to evacuate a light bulb, but once a vacuum is created, how is the bulb sealed without air coming in?
 

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The evacuation and the sealing of the bulb's end (by heating in a press) are part of the same step.

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