Maintaining the quality and consistency of laminated glass is a critical concern for glass manufacturers and fabricators.
Historically, measuring glass bows has been a manual, time-consuming process, leaving room for errors and limited insight into the full scope of deflections. However, Softsolution’s innovative BowScanner system is revolutionizing this workflow, providing a fully automated, non-contact solution that delivers real-time, comprehensive data to prevent costly laminated glass failures.
Traditionally, facilities have had to rely on manual measurements to gauge the bow in their glass products. This approach is not only labor-intensive but also prone to inconsistencies, making it challenging to pinpoint the root causes of bowing issues. Softsolution recognized the need for a more efficient, data-driven solution, which led to the development of the BowScanner.
The BowScanner is a game-changing technology that measures the bow in real-time as the glass moves along a conveyor, providing a detailed map of all deflections and specific bow values along various edges and diagonals. This automated, non-contact system eliminates the need for manual measurements, streamlining the quality control process and reducing the risk of human error.
Beyond real-time monitoring, the BowScanner also stores all measurement data for further analysis. This comprehensive data set empowers facilities to identify and address the root causes of bowing, whether it’s due to manufacturing processes, handling, or other factors. By addressing these issues proactively, glass manufacturers and fabricators can prevent the significant costs and failures associated with laminated units, including adhesion problems and breakage.
The key benefits of the BowScanner system are clear:
1. Fully Automated: The non-contact, automated solution eliminates the need for manual measurements, improving efficiency and consistency.
2. Real-Time Measurements: The system provides a detailed, real-time map of all deflections, allowing for immediate identification and correction of bowing issues.
3. Comprehensive Data: The BowScanner offers specific bow values along various edges and diagonals, and stores all measurement data for further analysis and optimization.
4. Cost Efficiency: By preventing adhesion issues and breakage, the BowScanner helps avoid the substantial costs and failures associated with laminated units.
Softsolution’s BowScanner represents a significant leap forward in maintaining the integrity and performance of laminated glass. By providing a fully automated, data-driven solution, this innovative technology empowers glass manufacturers and fabricators to optimize their production processes, reduce downtime, and deliver the highest-quality laminated glass products to their customers.
Source: Softsolution with additional information added by GlassBalkan
