Applications of CO2 Lasers in the Glass Industry
CO2 lasers are capable of marking various glass surfaces, ranging from high-end glassware to diverse markings on beverage bottles. Their applications span across industries such as pharmaceuticals, automotive, cosmetics, beverages, and tableware. In the tableware sector, CO2 lasers are commonly utilized for cutting the edges of wine glasses, tumblers, and other drinking vessels.
1. Marking of Glass at Ambient Temperature:
CO2 lasers can be employed to mark glass syringes, vials, and tubes in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. The traceability of these products is crucial, making the permanence and tamper-resistance of laser marking a significant advantage. CO2 laser marking allows for dynamic marking of products on the production line. Marking can be performed on glass both at elevated temperatures and at ambient conditions.
2. High-Temperature Glass Marking:
Marking glass at elevated temperatures can yield exceptionally high-quality marks without causing any cracking. The glass manufacturing environment presents numerous challenges and imposes stringent requirements on lasers. The superior quality of the CO2 laser systems from DAVI Laser is fully capable of handling these demanding conditions.
3. Glass Cutting:
CO2 lasers can be utilized for cutting the edges of wine glasses and glass cups. The edges can be shaped at both elevated temperatures and ambient conditions. Laser cutting is achieved without any physical contact with the glass, allowing for the effortless handling of intricate glass shapes and granting designers greater creative freedom. Although further grinding and polishing may be required, the laser cutting process produces products with unique contours and edges, suitable for the highest quality glassware.
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