by Abrisa Technologies | Aug 7, 2021 | Coatings Corner
Thin film optical coatings are applied to optical substrates such as glass to alter or change its optical properties. The coating is applied in extremely thin layers to the surface and the number of coatings and the thickness of the coating is done to effect a...
by Abrisa Technologies | Aug 6, 2021 | Fabrication Facts
Frit is a durable, temperature resistant ink that is composed of glass and ceramic particles. The composition of frit helps the adhesion of the ink to the glass, which is tempered onto a substrate at high temperatures, thus making it more abrasion resistant. Epoxy is...
by Abrisa Technologies | Aug 6, 2021 | Fabrication Facts
Screen printed imaging involves applying ink through a mesh screen to achieve an image, then curing the ink to adhere to a substrate. Digital printing involves taking an image and directly printing onto a substrate. Digital printing gives more detailed imaging when...
by Abrisa Technologies | Aug 6, 2021 | Fabrication Facts
Soda lime is a float glass that can be either heat tempered or chemically strengthened. It does not require the specific treatment for use, thus making it inexpensive and available in multiple configurations. High Ion-Exchange (HIE™) glass is a thin...
by Abrisa Technologies | Aug 6, 2021 | Fabrication Facts
Chemical strengthening and heat strengthening/tempering are both processes for increasing the strength and durability of soda lime and other glass substrates. Chemical...
