Ahead of the Curve – Lasers Enable Superior Glass Cutting for Demanding Applications
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Over the past decade, glass has become an increasingly sophisticated structural and functional component in uses as varied as flat panel displays, automobiles and architecture. For the manufacturer, this has created a drive to enhance the characteristics of the glass itself, to develop more advanced coatings, and also to improve the process for cutting glass, in terms of higher precision, greater speed, reduced environmental impact, and lower cost. This article provides an overview of laser glass cutting technology, and explores how it can be superior to traditional mechanical processing methods for some applications.
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