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...
by Abrisa Technologies | Aug 6, 2021 | Fabrication Facts
X-Ray leaded glass is a radiation shielding glass that contains a high content of heavy metallic oxides. The heavy metallic oxides, most notably the lead oxide (PbO), provides the protective qualities against X-rays and Y-rays for use in the medical and technical...
by Abrisa Technologies | Aug 6, 2021 | Fabrication Facts
Fused Silica and Quartz are both extremely pure materials featuring very low thermal expansion and excellent optical qualities. They both work well as high temperature view ports, optical windows, and in areas that require good chemical resistance. The main difference...
by Abrisa Technologies | Aug 6, 2021 | Fabrication Facts
Corning® Eagle XG® Corning® Eagle XG® is a borosilicate glass specifically designed for high performance LCD’s. It is considered environmentally friendly as it contains no heavy metals (arsenic, antimony, barium, or halides). The glass also features high surface...
by Abrisa Technologies | Aug 6, 2021 | Fabrication Facts
Glass that has been tempered or heat strengthened cannot be machined. Any fabrication done prior to the heat or tempering process must be smooth as well as chip and crack free. Any holes, notches, etc. should be located on the fabricated glass part so as to avoid...
