Glass

HOME This is the page for glass information. 1. How its made = Watch this video to see the basics on the float glass manufacturing process.

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 * The laminating glass process**: (A US company Cardinal Glaass video)

Heat Treated (or toughened) glass is a process of rapid heating an cooling to increase the surface tension of the glass in order to resist fronton impact. It is used in frameless doors, shower screens and kitchen splash backs among other things. This video is snapshot of the toughening process. media type="youtube" key="uA7RTxX2KL0" height="310" width="378"

3. Fire proof glass

Cutting Glass: Glass is cut using special tools which have specially ground cutting wheels attached to a handle (other types use a small industrial diamond). Types of glass cutters Good quality glass cutters have hollow handles that contains lubricant for the wheel which is released when pressure is applied.

To score glass, hold the glass cutter between the first and second finger, gripping the lower end firmly with your thumb and fingers. There are lots of videos available showing you different techniques to cut glass. the most important thing is to do it safely. Always wear eye prtotection, safety footwear, gloves and wrist gaunletts. A leather apron can also be worn. to see how basic glass can be cut follow this Youtube search for videos on cutting glass. Youtube - Cutting glass videos

How to cut laminated glass: media type="youtube" key="u-ZTSrPwbT4" height="275" width="448" Please find below the notes required for cutting and installing glass Part 1 covers storage handling and cutting glass Part 2 covers preparing setting out projects and glazing a range of frames

Of course their is more information available from Australian Manufacturers. G James Glass are a major Australian and have a deal of information about their range of product. One such book is their Glass hand book. follow the link below and download it. http://www.gjames.com.au/brochure/glass.html Australian Standards website for information on AS 1288 Glass in Buildings: [|Australian Standards]

And Now for the future in glass Pt 1:
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and expanded vision in Pt 2
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