ABOUT Glass Fabrication
Technology: Glass Fabrication Services are manufacturing services that typically produce blown glass components from quartz and similar lab-grade glasses. Glass fabrication can include many other services pertaining to glassware and the like such as polishing, etching, coating, etc. Glass fabrication services are used by makers of fluid handling equipment, laser manufacturers, etc.Can produce thick walled assemblies through lamination/fusing
Many flat glass suppliers offer fabrication services centered around cutting, machining, and coating, often with the ability to hold fairly close tolerances.
Advantages: Glass fabrication services take advantage of the skills of glass blowing artisans.
Limitations of Glass Fabrication ServicesGlass is inherently brittle and acrylics can be safer choices for some applications
Applications: Glass fabrication services apply to a variety of industrial goods.Laser tubesX-ray tubes and medical devicesAnalytical apparatusSight tubesGlass to metal seals