Rim tempering produces some of the industry's most durable glassware. According to Vitor Maia, Project Manager at Portuguese-based Vidromecanica, a processed developed by the company is performed only to the upper portion of tumblers and stemware etc., increasing resistance to mechanical and thermal shock. These factors affect glassware performance in food service operaiton.
Origin
Vidromecanica, Portugal
Journal Title
Glass Worldwide Sept/Oct 2015 120-121
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 5518