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Method for forming glass sheets

US5885315A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1996
Grant dateMar 23, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B23/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A glass ceramic or glass-ceramic sheet is formed by progressively reducing the thickness of the sheet by passing the sheet between successive pairs of counterrotating rollers. The average viscosity of the sheet is maintained between 5.times.10.sup.4 and 10.sup.9 P during the sheet forming operation.

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