When designing with large expanses of glass, it is critical to know when the glass may need to be heat-treated for durability and/or safety. The type of processing required—heat strengthening or tempering—depends on the specific application.
When designing with large expanses of glass, it is critical to know when the glass may need to be heat-treated for durability and/or safety. The type of processing required—heat strengthening or tempering—depends on the specific application.
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The first insulating glass units were developed in 1945 for the Pullman Car Company in Butler, PA.
A standard float tank can produce glass 24 hours/7 days a week for up to 15 years before it needs to be rebuilt.
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