This article looks at equipment produced by VMA of Germany. Float glass manufacturers are faced with steadily growing demands regarding quality and cost reductions as well. A possibility to overcome these troubles is the use of advanced measuring and process control technology. Instruments for on-line thickness measurement enable float glass manufacturers to keep the narrow tolerances and also reduce the average thickness towards the lower limit.
Origin
Vma, Germany
Journal Title
Verre 12 1 Feb/06 42-45
Sector
Flat glass
Class
F 2085