Influence of glass edge processing on its strength and thermal stability

Dr. Alexander Zhimalov and Mrs. Tatjana Kaplina, Saratov Glass Institute, Co. Stk & Dr Vladimir Solinov, Scientific Research Institute of Technical Glass, Co. Stk & Dr. Vladimir Kondratenko, “Sapfir”, Co. Stk

This paper describes the results of conducted researches for using laser cutting in process of float glass production. This laser cutting permits to decrease the influence of the edge effect and provides a lot of advantages in comparison with traditional mechanical cutting.

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The Authors

Mr. Alexander Zhymalov Saratov Glass Institute, Co., Stk. Doctor of Technical Sciences Read more