Shaping - The Keys To A Good Pre-Processing Yield

Glass processing all the way from silicon oxide to automotive glazing is a complex procedure as many factors affect the end product quality. Although some of these may be outside the scope of an ordinary automotive glass manufacturer (even an OEM), shaping the glass is not. Cutting, edge-breaking and grinding are all part of the shaping process, and these are quite familiar functions of every processing plant. Here, the author explores in depth the key factors in automatic pre-processing.