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| Manufactured Glass |
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the process of the manufacture of a glass product, glass undergoes various
stages and methods of processing - from creating a form and processing sharp
edges to photo-printing. Despite the fact that there are a lot of glass
processing methods, they can be divided into the following main types:
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The mechanical type of treatment is based on the abrasive impact on the
surface of the glass or mirror. The mechanical method provides cutting,
polishing, matting and more.
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The chemical type of processing implies the creation of any frosted
pattern at the surface of glass or a mirror. It is carried out using
hydrofluoric, sulfuric or another active acid, which dissolves this material. This
method is also called etching.
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The thermal method involves the structural change of the glass surface
with a change of temperature. The material is initially heated to 6000 degrees,
and then quickly cooled. It makes the glass very durable and stable. Glass can
also be hardened in special heated silicon organic liquids. In addition, it is
possible to create a textured glass by heat treatment.
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UV bonding. This process involves the connection of various glass parts
with the use of special glue. In this way, you can even join the metal and
glass surface. Because of the influence of "UV" on the adhesive,
polymerization occurs, which forms a very strong compound.
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| Frosted Glass |