About Glass Whole Plant

A glass whole plant refers to the entire production process from receiving raw glass to the final product, covering a wide range of processes such as cutting, grinding, drilling, tempering, heat bending, coating, laminating, packaging and warehousing. The following is a detailed introduction of a typical glass whole plant, including the equipment, characteristics and operation process of each link.

 

1. Raw film receiving and storage

Raw film receiving:

 

Equipment: Typically a forklift or crane is used to unload large flat glass from transport vehicles.

Characteristics: Ensure that the raw glass is not damaged during handling.

Operation: Check the quality and quantity of raw glass, and record the storage information.

Storage area:

 

EQUIPMENT: Dedicated warehouse with shelving and dust protection.

Characteristics: Keep the warehouse dry and tidy, prevent the glass from moisture or dust accumulation.

Operation: Classify and store the raw glass pieces according to specifications, so as to facilitate the subsequent processing.

2. Cutting workshop

Cutting machine:

 

Equipment: CNC cutting machine or manual cutting machine.

Characteristics: high precision cutting, reduce waste, improve material utilisation.

Operation: computer control or manual operation, according to the order requirements of the large glass cut into small pieces of the required size.

 

3. Grinding workshop

Straight edge machine:

 

EQUIPMENT: Used to grind and polish the straight edge of glass.

Characteristics: High efficiency, high precision, ensuring smooth and burr-free edges.

Operation: Adjust the position of guide plate and grinding wheel, start the machine for grinding.

Shaped machine:

 

EQUIPMENT: Used for processing glass edges with non-standard shapes, such as round, oval, etc.

Features: Flexible processing of complex shapes to meet diversified design needs.

Operation: Adjust the position and angle of the grinding wheel according to the need for precise grinding and polishing.

 

4. Drilling workshop

Drilling machine:

 

Equipment: Used to drill holes in glass for mounting hardware or other purposes.

Characteristics: High precision drilling to ensure accurate hole position.

Operation: Fix the glass, choose the right drill bit and start the machine for drilling.

5. Tempering workshop

Toughening furnace:

 

EQUIPMENT: Form compressive stress on the glass surface through heating and rapid cooling treatment to improve its impact resistance and safety.

Characteristics: Enhance the strength and safety of the glass, and prevent the fragments from splashing when broken.

Operation: The glass is fed into the toughening furnace, heated at high temperature and then cooled rapidly.

6. Hot bending workshop

Hot bending furnace:

 

Equipment: Heat the glass to a certain temperature and then bend it to make curved or curved glass.

Characteristics: suitable for automobile windscreen, building curtain wall and other glass products that need to be bent shape.

Operation: Put the glass into the hot bending furnace, heat it to the softening point and then bend it through the mould.

7. Coating workshop

Coating equipment:

 

Equipment: Plating a layer of film on the surface of glass to increase its functional properties, such as UV protection and heat insulation.

Characteristics: Improve the functionality of the glass to meet the needs of different application scenarios.

Operation: The glass is fed into the coating equipment and coated by physical vapour deposition (PVD) or chemical vapour deposition (CVD).

8. Cladding workshop

Laminating machine:

 

Equipment: laminated glass is made by inserting PVB film or other materials between two or more pieces of glass to enhance its safety.

Characteristics: Improve the safety of the glass and sound insulation performance, suitable for high-rise buildings and automotive glass.

Operation: Place the glass and PVB film in the laminating machine, and make them close together by heating and pressure.

 

 

9. Packaging and warehousing

Packing line:

 

Equipments: Use wooden box, pallet, bubble film and other packing materials to pack the finished glass.

Characteristics: Ensure safety during transport and prevent breakage.

Operation: Place the finished glass in the packing materials, seal the box and label it.

Storage area:

 

Equipment: Equipped with shelves, forklifts and other storage equipment.

Characteristics: Orderly storage of finished glass, easy to manage and dispatch.

Operation: Store the packaged glass in the designated area according to categories and specifications.

10. Quality control and inspection

Quality inspection:

 

Equipment: Use optical instruments, measuring tools, etc. for quality inspection.

Characteristics: Ensure that the products of each process meet the standards.

Operation: Appearance inspection, size measurement and performance test of products in each process.

Laboratory:

 

Equipments: Equipped with advanced testing equipments, such as hardness tester, light transmittance meter, etc.

Characteristics: Carry out comprehensive testing of physical properties and chemical composition.

Operation: Regular sampling and testing of products to ensure stable product quality.

 

 

11. Environmental protection and safety facilities

Exhaust gas treatment system:

 

Equipments: Handle the waste gas generated in the production process to reduce environmental pollution.

Characteristics: Comply with environmental protection standards, protect the environment.

Operation: Purify the waste gas through filtration, adsorption and other methods.

Wastewater treatment system:

 

Equipments: Handle the wastewater generated in the production process and meet the discharge standard.

Characteristics: Reduce the waste of water resources and protect the water environment.

Operation: Treatment of wastewater by sedimentation, filtration, etc.

Safety Protection Facilities

 

Equipments: Equipped with necessary safety protection equipment, such as protective glasses, gloves, dust masks, etc.

Characteristics: Ensure the safety of employees and prevent occupational diseases.

Operation: Regular training of employees to ensure the correct use of protective equipment.

Conclusion

A glass whole plant is a highly integrated and automated production system that covers all stages from cutting, grinding, drilling, tempering, heat bending, coating, and gluing of raw glass to packaging and warehousing. Through advanced equipment and technology, Glass Whole Plant is able to produce various types of glass products with high efficiency and quality to meet the needs of a wide range of industries, including construction, automotive, furniture and electronics. With the continuous advancement of technology, the future glass whole plant will be more intelligent and environmentally friendly, providing better quality products and services to customers around the world.