Low-E Tempering - The Latest Results

The trend, especially of architectural glass, towards ever larger sizes means that glass processors and manufacturers of tempering furnaces need to address the issues related to large sizes and coated products. From recent tests at Tamglass' R&D centre, the author reports on the options for limiting or eliminating optical defects, end curving and frame effects in particular. The effects of end and edge curving on the quality aspects of laminated glass are also briefly discussed.