Quality Control for Float Glass Cross-Sections
Evaluating a slice of float glass in cross-section is a recommended quality control practice for glass manufacturers. By examining the glass through a polarized microscope, manufacturers can verify surface compression and mid-plane tension to better understand stress distribution, cutting quality, and process consistency.
Versatile Polarimetry for Glass
Surface Compression Verification
Evaluate surface compression in float glass slices using polarized microscope analysis.
Mid-Plane Tension Analysis
Measure internal stress distribution through the glass cross-section
High-Sensitivity Measurement
Use high-sensitivity measuring wedge options for applications requiring greater measurement sensitivity.
Float Glass Quality Control
Support process verification, cutting quality review, and production consistency.
PS-100-MW-HS Microscope/Polarimeter System
A polarized microscope system designed for float glass slice analysis and high-sensitivity stress measurement.
The PS-100-MW-HS Microscope/Polarimeter System with Measuring Wedge includes:
- – 75 mm polarized, high-intensity LED light source
- – MWA-100-HS high-sensitivity digital Babinet compensator
- – Microscope
- – Heavy-duty transportation case
A standard PS-100-MW configuration is also available for applications that do not require high-sensitivity measurement.
Where Slice Analysis Is Used
Refractive Index Matching Fluid Section
Refractive index matching fluid is available for float glass slice analysis in immersion cells.
Sizes
- – 4oz / 120cc
- – 16oz / 473 cc
- – 1 gal / 3785 cc
Note
RI = 1.54 for use with float glass in immersion cells.
FREE FEASIBILITY REPORT
SEND US YOUR SAMPLES! If you are unsure which instrument is right for you or if Strainoptics can help you at all, send us samples! We will examine them and provide a feasibility report with our recommendations at no charge.
