WHAT PROBLEMS INTEGRATED PRODUCTION LINES CAN SOLVE IN GLASS PROCESSING

The construction boom in Europe is delivering brilliant growth figures for the glass industry. The downsides are not long in coming: High pressure to innovate and compete on the one hand, a shortage of skilled workers on the other. Investing in pure capacity expansion has therefore been too short-lived – better production concepts are needed.
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Innovation in laser surface processing

The precise surface treatment of large-format glass panes is a challenge in the flat glass industry. With the LSP-A vertical laser processing solution, LiSEC offers an innovative solution for removing coatings and precisely engraving surfaces. Thanks to its compact design and flexible configuration options, the LSP-A can be adapted to any production environment.
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IG logistics reimagined: Automatic sorting of “wet” Elements

Logistics is a crucial factor for success in the flat glass industry. While the sorting of cut panes before the IG line has long been established, there has been no solution for the automatic sorting of "wet," not yet hardened elements at the end of the IG line. Now, LiSEC's innovative solutions bridge this gap, effectively address the challenges of wet sorting, and, thanks to their modularity, seamlessly integrate into any production line.
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The role of laser technology in flat glass processing

Laser technology offers numerous advantages including precision, speed, contact-free processing and minimal thermal load. In which areas of flat glass processing can laser technology currently be meaningfully used?
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LiTEC Accurate: Automated dimension measurement | DQS-A

High-precision manual measurement of glass panes is difficult for rectangular panes up to a certain size - and almost impossible for oversized panes, special shapes or panes with internal processing (such as holes and cut-outs). The LiTEC Accurate quality control station with new suction cup technology was developed to simplify and automate this process.
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LiTEC Slider: Precision, Adaptability & Quality in Edge Processing

Smart technologies - obvious advantages, that is the motto of the LiTEC technologies. As the first member of the LiTEC family, we present the LiTEC Slider, the heart of the KSD-A seaming and grinding machine from LiSEC.
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Top surface quality thanks to vertical glass edge polishing

Polishing glass edges is the most sensitive task in glass edge processing because it largely involves visible edges, which means that almost no tolerances or errors are admissible. The target: Very high surface quality (matt areas are not permitted here), as well as rapid throughput times and extensive flexibility. Prior to this work step, the edge must be ground to the requisite dimensions. Rough and fine grinding take place initially with peripheral wheels, followed by polishing with stone peripheral wheels. It is specifically due to this large number of process steps that glass edge polishing is so elaborate and complex. For this reason, glass edge polishing only takes place if the glass components are to be used for decorative purposes or in furniture pieces and furnishings such as glass tables, frameless glass sheets, mirrors, sliding glass walls, display cabinets or display windows.
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Advantages of vertical systems for glass edge grinding

After seaming, grinding glass edges is another important work step in glass edge processing. The process is primarily used to remove overbreaks and underbreaks at the edges and to process the glass sheets to size. To this end, the edge processing removes an appropriate grind addition and the glass is thereby ground to the final size (custom ground edge "KMG"). This process also increases the edge strength, which significantly reduces spontaneous breakages. Glass lites sheets with ground edges exhibit a significantly higher strength against mechanical forces such as wind loads or thermal stresses. After grinding, the edge surfaces are matt ground and can sometimes also be used as visible edges. If the complete edge surface is ground, this is referred to as a finely adjusted edge ("KGN").
glass-edge-processing
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