Control Room in a Float Glass Factory
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Control Room in a Float Glass Factory
Float glass is a sheet of glass made by floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal, typically tin, although lead and various low melting point alloys were used in the past. This method gives the sheet uniform thickness and very flat surfaces. Modern windows are made from float glass. Most float glass is soda-lime glass, but relatively minor quantities of specialty borosilicate and flat panel display glass are also produced using the float glass process. The float glass process is also known as the Pilkington process, named after the British glass manufacturer Pilkington, which pioneered the technique (invented by Sir Alastair Pilkington) in the 1950s
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Alloy Control Panel Control Room Float Glass Molten Molten Metal Monitor Screen Window Windows Alloys
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This print captures the heart of a float glass factory - its control room. Nestled amidst the bustling production floor, this control room serves as the nerve center where skilled operators monitor and regulate every aspect of the float glass manufacturing process. The image showcases a state-of-the-art control panel adorned with an array of buttons, switches, and monitors. The operators, clad in protective gear, attentively observe these screens displaying vital information about molten glass and tin levels. With precision and expertise, they ensure that the molten glass flows smoothly over the bed of molten metal below to create sheets of uniform thickness and flawlessly flat surfaces. The significance of this technique cannot be understated; it revolutionized window production worldwide. Float glass became synonymous with modern windows due to its exceptional quality and consistency. While soda-lime glass is predominantly used for mass production purposes, specialty borosilicate glasses find their niche alongside flat panel display glasses produced using this very same method. As we delve into this mesmerizing scene captured by OPEN from Science Photo Library, we are transported into a world where technology meets craftsmanship. It's a testament to human ingenuity that has shaped our built environment for decades without compromising on excellence or innovation.
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