BLOG CONTACT SUCCESS STORIES EN SOLUTIONS COMPETENCE CAREERS NEWS ABOUT LISEC THE LISEC VSL-A – THE TRIPLE A OF ADVANTAGES FOR CUTTING LAMINATED GLASS Since the beginning of the 1990s, LiSEC has been actively shaping the cutting possibilities of laminated glass. Several successful innovations have already been introduced to the market based on years of experience. At glasstec 2018 the latest generation of LiSEC laminated glass cutting machines was presented: the VSL-A. laminated-glass-cutting 6 min read READ MORE MOST POPULAR POSTS HOW YOU CAN RECOGNISE A HIGH QUALITY AND SAFE GLASS LAMINATE PRODUCT WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR ON THE TOOLS FOR CUTTING LAMINATED GLASS HOW THE PRODUCTION AFFECTS THE GLASS CUTTING PROCESS WHY IS PRE-LAMINATION THE HEART OF THE LAMINATION SYSTEM? WATCH LISEC VIDEOS LISEC SPLITFIN – THE TWO TOWERS! LiSEC has stood for quality glass processing with peripheral wheels for over 20 years now. Previously, this was primarily realised with so-called vertical all-in-one or combination machines (BAZ, KBF, etc.). The advantages of these machines lie in particular in the processing of large and complex sheets, because additional glass manipulations are omitted and the products can be fully produced in a single work step. edge-grinding-machine 5 min read READ MORE HOW YOU CAN AVERT A HIGH RISK WITH THE LISEC BACKUP TOOL Even the best machines are not immune to PC faults. You can significantly reduce the consequences of system downtime with backups. To find out how you can create backups for your LiSEC machines and what the advantages of these are for you, check out this blog post. longlife 7 min read READ MORE SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL Business Email* Country* Bitte auswählen AD Andorra AE Utd.Arab.Emir. 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New Guinea PH Philippines PK Pakistan PL Poland PM St.Pier,Miquel. PN Pitcairn Islnds PR Puerto Rico PT Portugal PW Palau PY Paraguay QA Qatar RE Reunion RO Romania RS Serbien RU Russian Fed. RW Rwanda SA Saudi Arabia SB Solomon Islands SC Seychelles SD Sudan SE Sweden SG Singapore SH St. Helena SI Slovenia SJ Svalbard SK Slovakia SL Sierra Leone SM San Marino SN Senegal SO Somalia SR Suriname ST S.Tome,Principe STL stateless SV El Salvador SX Sint Maarten SY Syria SZ Swaziland TC Turksh Caicosin TD Chad TF Sth Terr. Franc TG Togo TH Thailand TJ Tadzhikistan TK Tokelau Islands TM Turkmenistan TN Tunisia TO Tonga TP East Timor TR Turkey TT Trinidad,Tobago TV Tuvalu TW Taiwan TZ Tanzania UA Ukraine UG Uganda UM Minor Outl.Isl. US USA UY Uruguay UZ Uzbekistan VA Vatican City VC St. Vincent VE Venezuela VG Brit.Virgin Is. VI Amer.Virgin Is. VN Vietnam VU Vanuatu WF Wallis,Futuna WS Western Samoa XK Kosovo YE Yemen YT Mayotte YU Yugoslavia ZA South Africa ZM Zambia ZR Zaire ZW Zimbabwe HOW THE MODERN SUCTION CUP MECHANISM REDUCES FAULTY BREAKAGES Localised stresses in laminated glass can cause faulty breakages during cutting. The modern suction cup mechanism from LiSEC helps to reduce the numbers of losses. Within the framework of the LiSEC LONGLiFE program you can also equip older cutting machines with this innovation and thereby reduce costs. longlife 5 min read READ MORE PC UPGRADE BRINGS OLDER LISEC SYSTEMS FULLY UP-TO-DATE Operating systems and other software are very central elements of machines. However, they have a very short life cycle. With the LiSEC LONGLiFE PC upgrade, you can bring your existing system right up-to-date, so that it can be operated and serviced for many more years. longlife 9 min read READ MORE HOW OLDER SYSTEMS CAN DELIVER OPTIMUM EDGING QUALITY The new LiSEC glass edge deletion machines are equipped with improved sensor technology. This measures with greater precision and therefore guarantees constantly high finishing quality of the glass edges. With a simple upgrade, it is possible to modify existing and even slightly older systems. By replacing components, you increase your productivity, reduce the cost of consumables and maintenance, and extend the life cycle of your system. longlife 6 min read READ MORE LISEC.EYE MAKES LIVE SUPPORT EVEN BETTER If an error occurs in a system, LiSEC employees and the service technician are able to communicate directly, live and visually with the help of a new app. Proven in practice: A solution is found faster with LiSEC.eye, even if both do not speak the same language. Because: in service in particular, pictures say more than a thousand words. longlife 7 min read READ MORE HOW YOU CAN RECOGNISE A HIGH QUALITY AND SAFE GLASS LAMINATE PRODUCT Safety standards are constantly rising in all possible areas in which glass is used or installed – which is the reason why lamination is also becoming increasingly important in the glass industry. However, due to the complexity of this process, it is crucial to know all about the challenges and stumbling blocks that arise in order to act or react respectively. laminated-glass-production 15 min read READ MORE WHY IS PRE-LAMINATION THE HEART OF THE LAMINATION SYSTEM? Pre-lamination is often referred to as the heart of a laminating system in the industry. And rightly so, because the lamination process takes place during pre-lamination to a large extent, where the foil is heated up and then pressed or bonded to the glass using rollers. However, the air that is still trapped is pressed out of the glass package during the course of pre-lamination. This followed by the autoclave process, during which the laminate foil is melted under heat and high pressure and finally bonded. laminated-glass-production 10 min read READ MORE COST EFFECTIVENESS WITH LAMINATING PRODUCTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER During times when the number of suppliers in all industries (and also the glass industry, of course) is steadily increasing and the market is becoming more and more transparent at the same time, the importance of cost-effective production for higher profit margins increases tremendously. Furthermore, individual representatives of the glass industry can gain a certain competitive edge over the competition in this way and develop it accordingly. laminated-glass-production 9 min read READ MORE HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM THE INNOVATIONS IN GLASS CUTTING MACHINES FOR LAMINATED GLASS For 25 years LiSEC has been working at the highest international level with machines for cutting laminated glass. If there is one thing we have learned in this quarter of a century, it is the fact that improvements are always possible. And this is exactly what we - together with our numerous customers - have continuously worked on. laminated-glass-cutting 6 min read READ MORE SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL Business Email* Country* Bitte auswählen AD Andorra AE Utd.Arab.Emir. AF Afghanistan AG Antigua/Barbuda AI Anguilla AL Albania AM Armenia AN Dutch Antilles AO Angola AQ Antarctica AR Argentina AS Samoa,American AT Austria AU Australia AW Aruba AZ Azerbaijan BA Bosnia-Herz. BB Barbados BD Bangladesh BE Belgium BF Burkina-Faso BG Bulgaria BH Bharain BI Burundi BJ Benin BM Bermuda BN Brunei Dar-es-S BO Bolivia BQ Bonaire, Saba BR Brazil BS Bahamas BT Bhutan BV Bouvet Island BW Botswana BY Belarus BZ Belize CA Canada CC Coconut Islands CF Central Afr.Rep CG Congo CH Switzerland CI Ivory Coast CK Cook Islands CL Chile CM Cameroon CN China CO Columbia CR Costa Rica CS Serbia/Monteneg CU Cuba CV Cape Verde CW CuraÃ§ao CX Christmas Islnd CY Cyprus CZ Czech Republic DE Germany DJ Djibouti DK Denmark DM Dominica DO Dominican Rep. DZ Algeria E1 Kanaren EC Ecuador EE Estonia EG Egypt EH West Sahara ER Eritrea ES Spain ET Ethiopia EU Europ. 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New Guinea PH Philippines PK Pakistan PL Poland PM St.Pier,Miquel. PN Pitcairn Islnds PR Puerto Rico PT Portugal PW Palau PY Paraguay QA Qatar RE Reunion RO Romania RS Serbien RU Russian Fed. RW Rwanda SA Saudi Arabia SB Solomon Islands SC Seychelles SD Sudan SE Sweden SG Singapore SH St. Helena SI Slovenia SJ Svalbard SK Slovakia SL Sierra Leone SM San Marino SN Senegal SO Somalia SR Suriname ST S.Tome,Principe STL stateless SV El Salvador SX Sint Maarten SY Syria SZ Swaziland TC Turksh Caicosin TD Chad TF Sth Terr. Franc TG Togo TH Thailand TJ Tadzhikistan TK Tokelau Islands TM Turkmenistan TN Tunisia TO Tonga TP East Timor TR Turkey TT Trinidad,Tobago TV Tuvalu TW Taiwan TZ Tanzania UA Ukraine UG Uganda UM Minor Outl.Isl. US USA UY Uruguay UZ Uzbekistan VA Vatican City VC St. Vincent VE Venezuela VG Brit.Virgin Is. VI Amer.Virgin Is. VN Vietnam VU Vanuatu WF Wallis,Futuna WS Western Samoa XK Kosovo YE Yemen YT Mayotte YU Yugoslavia ZA South Africa ZM Zambia ZR Zaire ZW Zimbabwe WHAT YOU NEED TO BEAR IN MIND WHEN MAINTAINING YOUR LAMINATED GLASS CUTTING MACHINES As we have already emphasised in the previous article, the correct handling of the machines plays an essential role in the clean and high-quality cutting of laminated glass. And, of course, proper production also includes regular maintenance of all components. laminated-glass-cutting 6 min read READ MORE WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR ON THE TOOLS FOR CUTTING LAMINATED GLASS Due to the specific properties of laminated safety glass (LSG), a number of factors must also be taken into account when processing this material. After all, the shaped parts not only have to meet very high quality and functional standards, in most cases the aesthetic and visual requirements for the finished products are also extremely high. When cutting LSG, the systems and tools used therefore also play an essential role when it comes to achieving the best results. laminated-glass-cutting 7 min read READ MORE HOW THE STORAGE OF LAMINATED GLASS AFFECTS THE GLASS CUTTING It is well known that laminated safety glass (LSG) is a material that is specifically processed because of its composition.But transport, storage space properties, handling, temperature, humidity, age of the glass and much more have another dramatic influence on glass cutting. “The best glass and the best machine can have processing problems if the storage is counter-productive.” Flat glass can be obtained in various qualities from the manufacturers and the quality naturally has an influence on the processing.This article, however, deals with influencing variables that each processing company has under control. 1. Glass storage The delivery of the flat glass is carried out with internal loader trucks.The internal loader racks are picked up by the truck and usually transport 20 tonnes of glass, which is stored in glass packages on the frame.Glass packages of 2.5 t or 5 t are commonly used. These individual packages are separated from each other by cardboard strips (spacers).The respective glass packages are individually placed in the storage areas by an employee in the glass storage with a lifting device attached to the gantry crane.The storage areas are L- or A-frames.These are simple steel constructions with a support surface on which the glass lites sheets stand. It is not obvious at first glance that the storage racks have an influence on subsequent processing, but they do have a clear effect. It is essential that the support surfaces remain at the same level.The glass edges must lie evenly on several support points and so the glass can be stored more or less free of stress (see image above).If, on the other hand, the supports are inclined or of different heights or the support surface is worn on one side, stress is induced in the glass, which can be noticeable in the glass cutting process through increased glass breakage. 2. Glass temperature and humidity Hot, cold, warm, dry, moist:Essential factors that should be considered in order to optimise the glass cutting process.Laminated glasses consist of a laminated layer of two flat glasses joined together by a foil (PVB, EVA, Setry glass, etc.).Due to their physical properties, glass and foil have different temperature behaviour and this must be taken into account during processing, especially when glass cutting. Glass is a brittle material.The colder the more brittle, the warmer the softer.The foil has similar properties, but unfortunately in a different temperature range.Air humidity also influences the properties of the foil. laminated-glass-cutting 19 min read READ MORE HOW THE PRODUCTION AFFECTS THE GLASS CUTTING PROCESS Everyone who processes this material knows that laminated safety glass (LSG) is unconventional and requires a great deal of sensitivity. The LSG cracks and chips and finally the question arises: What was to blame for the breakage? Was the cutting pressure too low? Was the crushing pressure too high? Cutting speed, acceleration, crushing roller feed, cutting wheel angle, temperature, cutting oil or was it tension in the glass during production in the glassworks? The influencing factors are unmanageable and glass qualities fluctuate constantly. laminated-glass-cutting 14 min read READ MORE HOW BEST TO PREVENT MACHINE DOWNTIME Performance data, investment costs, contribution margin, consumption of resources – the acquisition of a new glass processing system requires careful consideration. In addition to the production requirements for the scope of functions and the commercial calculation, there is another point to be clarified before the final decision is made: What happens if the line stops at an unplanned point? glass-processing 6 min read READ MORE CONCRETE ADVANTAGES OF MODULAR, SELF-CONFIGURABLE GLASS PROCESSING LINES Higher integration density now plays a central role in the further development of systems. Extensions, add-ons and improvements are not only a question of the hardware, but also of the production processes, and with this also of the control and management systems. Modular solutions are advantageous both in terms of time and cost. glass-processing 7 min read READ MORE STANDARD FAST CYCLE TIMES IN GLASS PROCESSING THANKS TO INTEGRATED PRODUCTION LINES Three different production concepts are currently used in flat glass production. But where high quantities and fast throughput are required, two of these concepts drop out of the race – they cannot keep up with the pace of the integrated line. glass-processing 5 min read READ MORE SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL Business Email* Country* Bitte auswählen AD Andorra AE Utd.Arab.Emir. AF Afghanistan AG Antigua/Barbuda AI Anguilla AL Albania AM Armenia AN Dutch Antilles AO Angola AQ Antarctica AR Argentina AS Samoa,American AT Austria AU Australia AW Aruba AZ Azerbaijan BA Bosnia-Herz. BB Barbados BD Bangladesh BE Belgium BF Burkina-Faso BG Bulgaria BH Bharain BI Burundi BJ Benin BM Bermuda BN Brunei Dar-es-S BO Bolivia BQ Bonaire, Saba BR Brazil BS Bahamas BT Bhutan BV Bouvet Island BW Botswana BY Belarus BZ Belize CA Canada CC Coconut Islands CF Central Afr.Rep CG Congo CH Switzerland CI Ivory Coast CK Cook Islands CL Chile CM Cameroon CN China CO Columbia CR Costa Rica CS Serbia/Monteneg CU Cuba CV Cape Verde CW CuraÃ§ao CX Christmas Islnd CY Cyprus CZ Czech Republic DE Germany DJ Djibouti DK Denmark DM Dominica DO Dominican Rep. DZ Algeria E1 Kanaren EC Ecuador EE Estonia EG Egypt EH West Sahara ER Eritrea ES Spain ET Ethiopia EU Europ. Union FI Finland FJ Fiji FK Falkland Islnds FM Micronesia FO Faeroe FR France GA Gabon GB United Kingdom GD Grenada GE Georgia GF French Guinea GH Ghana GI Gibraltar GL Greenland GM Gambia GN Guinea GP Guadeloupe GQ Equatorial Guin GR Greece GS Sth Sandwich Is GT Guatemala GU Guam GW Guinea-Bissau GY Guyana HK Hong Kong HM Heard/McDon.Isl HN Honduras HR Croatia HT Haiti HU Hungary ID Indonesia IE Ireland IL Israel IN India IO Brit.Ind.Oc.Ter IQ Iraq IR Iran IS Iceland IT Italy JM Jamaica JO Jordan JP Japan KE Kenya KG Kirghistan KH Cambodia KI Kiribati KM Comoro KP North Korea KR South Korea KW Kuwait KY Cayman Islands KZ Kazakhstan LA Laos LB Lebanon LC St. Lucia LI Liechtenstein LK Sri Lanka LR Liberia LS Lesotho LT Lithuania LU Luxembourg LV Latvia LY Libya MA Morocco MC Monaco MD Moldavia ME Montenegro MG Madagascar MH Marshall Islnds MK Macedonia ML Mali MM Myanmar MN Mongolia MO Macau MP N.Mariana Islnd MQ Martinique MR Mauretania MS Montserrat MT Malta MU Mauritius MV Maldives MW Malawi MX Mexico MY Malaysia MZ Mozambique NA Namibia NC New Caledonia NE Niger NF Norfolk Island NG Nigeria NI Nicaragua NL Netherlands NO Norway NP Nepal NR Nauru NU Niue Islands NZ New Zealand OM Oman PA Panama PE Peru PF Frenc.Polynesia PG Pap. New Guinea PH Philippines PK Pakistan PL Poland PM St.Pier,Miquel. PN Pitcairn Islnds PR Puerto Rico PT Portugal PW Palau PY Paraguay QA Qatar RE Reunion RO Romania RS Serbien RU Russian Fed. RW Rwanda SA Saudi Arabia SB Solomon Islands SC Seychelles SD Sudan SE Sweden SG Singapore SH St. Helena SI Slovenia SJ Svalbard SK Slovakia SL Sierra Leone SM San Marino SN Senegal SO Somalia SR Suriname ST S.Tome,Principe STL stateless SV El Salvador SX Sint Maarten SY Syria SZ Swaziland TC Turksh Caicosin TD Chad TF Sth Terr. Franc TG Togo TH Thailand TJ Tadzhikistan TK Tokelau Islands TM Turkmenistan TN Tunisia TO Tonga TP East Timor TR Turkey TT Trinidad,Tobago TV Tuvalu TW Taiwan TZ Tanzania UA Ukraine UG Uganda UM Minor Outl.Isl. US USA UY Uruguay UZ Uzbekistan VA Vatican City VC St. Vincent VE Venezuela VG Brit.Virgin Is. VI Amer.Virgin Is. VN Vietnam VU Vanuatu WF Wallis,Futuna WS Western Samoa XK Kosovo YE Yemen YT Mayotte YU Yugoslavia ZA South Africa ZM Zambia ZR Zaire ZW Zimbabwe FLAT GLASS CAN BE PROCESSED FASTER WITH FEWER RESOURCES There is a real alternative to the traditional production and processing of flat glass in production lines with various stations: the integrated production line. A comparison shows that this method of production enables a wide range of resource and cost savings. glass-processing 7 min read READ MORE WE INTRODUCE: THE NEW CNC MILLING AND DRILLING CENTRE MRX-B! The MRX-B, optionally available with water jet technology, is a fully automatic milling and drilling machine that delivers high performance combined with easy operation. Watch the product video and get to know the new MRX-B: processing-machines 1 min read READ MORE THE COMPONENTS OF THE NEW PROCESSING LINE SPLITFIN The SplitFin is an integrated and continuous solution for fast and uncomplicated processing of the most common glasses and dimensions. The line is aimed especially at complete processing of interior glasses such as doors, side pieces or dividers. Splitting the processing steps allows a significantly higher output; the individual machines have been built to fit the required dimensions and requirements. The SplitFin sets new standards in user friendliness and ease of maintenance, since all important mechanical components are easily accessible and if possible located in the dry area. We will present the SplitFin at the glasstec 2018 and invite you to book a meeting with one of our product engineers or sales employees. processing-machines 6 min read READ MORE "IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST TURN OF THE WHEEL" Lisa Kronberger has been working as a Sales Assistant with us since February 2018. In her leisure time Lisa pursues a particularly interesting hobby: Downhill and Enduro. How she started with it and which competitions she takes part in, is best explained in her own words: lisec-employees 5 min read READ MORE HOW TEMPERING TECHNOLOGY AFFECTS YOUR GLASS QUALITY Glass quality is an important issue in the field of tempered glass and the attention for it increases constantly – not merely because of its huge impact on your production costs… tempering 3 min read READ MORE HOW THE DESIGN OF THE MACHINE AFFECTS THE GLASS CUTTING OF LAMINATED GLASS Cutting laminated glass requires a total of three machines, which must be joined together to form one unit. However, the cutting process is not only influenced by the quality of the devices themselves, but also by the correct horizontal positioning and regular maintenance and inspection. laminated-glass-cutting 7 min read READ MORE WHAT PROBLEMS INTEGRATED PRODUCTION LINES CAN SOLVE IN GLASS PROCESSING The construction boom in Europe is delivering brilliant growth figures for the glass industry. The downsides are not long in coming: High pressure to innovate and compete on the one hand, a shortage of skilled workers on the other. Investing in pure capacity expansion has therefore been too short-lived – better production concepts are needed. glass-processing 6 min read READ MORE WHY IS PRE-LAMINATION THE HEART OF THE LAMINATION SYSTEM? Pre-lamination is often referred to as the heart of a laminating system in the industry. And rightly so, because the lamination process takes place during pre-lamination to a large extent, where the foil is heated up and then pressed or bonded to the glass using rollers. However, the air that is still trapped is pressed out of the glass package during the course of pre-lamination. This followed by the autoclave process, during which the laminate foil is melted under heat and high pressure and finally bonded. laminated-glass-production 10 min read READ MORE COST EFFECTIVENESS WITH LAMINATING PRODUCTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER During times when the number of suppliers in all industries (and also the glass industry, of course) is steadily increasing and the market is becoming more and more transparent at the same time, the importance of cost-effective production for higher profit margins increases tremendously. Furthermore, individual representatives of the glass industry can gain a certain competitive edge over the competition in this way and develop it accordingly. laminated-glass-production 9 min read READ MORE HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM THE INNOVATIONS IN GLASS CUTTING MACHINES FOR LAMINATED GLASS For 25 years LiSEC has been working at the highest international level with machines for cutting laminated glass. If there is one thing we have learned in this quarter of a century, it is the fact that improvements are always possible. And this is exactly what we - together with our numerous customers - have continuously worked on. laminated-glass-cutting 6 min read READ MORE SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL WHAT YOU NEED TO BEAR IN MIND WHEN MAINTAINING YOUR LAMINATED GLASS CUTTING MACHINES As we have already emphasised in the previous article, the correct handling of the machines plays an essential role in the clean and high-quality cutting of laminated glass. And, of course, proper production also includes regular maintenance of all components. laminated-glass-cutting 6 min read READ MORE WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR ON THE TOOLS FOR CUTTING LAMINATED GLASS Due to the specific properties of laminated safety glass (LSG), a number of factors must also be taken into account when processing this material. After all, the shaped parts not only have to meet very high quality and functional standards, in most cases the aesthetic and visual requirements for the finished products are also extremely high. When cutting LSG, the systems and tools used therefore also play an essential role when it comes to achieving the best results. laminated-glass-cutting 7 min read READ MORE HOW THE STORAGE OF LAMINATED GLASS AFFECTS THE GLASS CUTTING It is well known that laminated safety glass (LSG) is a material that is specifically processed because of its composition.But transport, storage space properties, handling, temperature, humidity, age of the glass and much more have another dramatic influence on glass cutting. “The best glass and the best machine can have processing problems if the storage is counter-productive.” Flat glass can be obtained in various qualities from the manufacturers and the quality naturally has an influence on the processing.This article, however, deals with influencing variables that each processing company has under control. 1. Glass storage The delivery of the flat glass is carried out with internal loader trucks.The internal loader racks are picked up by the truck and usually transport 20 tonnes of glass, which is stored in glass packages on the frame.Glass packages of 2.5 t or 5 t are commonly used. These individual packages are separated from each other by cardboard strips (spacers).The respective glass packages are individually placed in the storage areas by an employee in the glass storage with a lifting device attached to the gantry crane.The storage areas are L- or A-frames.These are simple steel constructions with a support surface on which the glass lites sheets stand. It is not obvious at first glance that the storage racks have an influence on subsequent processing, but they do have a clear effect. It is essential that the support surfaces remain at the same level.The glass edges must lie evenly on several support points and so the glass can be stored more or less free of stress (see image above).If, on the other hand, the supports are inclined or of different heights or the support surface is worn on one side, stress is induced in the glass, which can be noticeable in the glass cutting process through increased glass breakage. 2. Glass temperature and humidity Hot, cold, warm, dry, moist:Essential factors that should be considered in order to optimise the glass cutting process.Laminated glasses consist of a laminated layer of two flat glasses joined together by a foil (PVB, EVA, Setry glass, etc.).Due to their physical properties, glass and foil have different temperature behaviour and this must be taken into account during processing, especially when glass cutting. Glass is a brittle material.The colder the more brittle, the warmer the softer.The foil has similar properties, but unfortunately in a different temperature range.Air humidity also influences the properties of the foil. laminated-glass-cutting 19 min read READ MORE HOW THE PRODUCTION AFFECTS THE GLASS CUTTING PROCESS Everyone who processes this material knows that laminated safety glass (LSG) is unconventional and requires a great deal of sensitivity. The LSG cracks and chips and finally the question arises: What was to blame for the breakage? Was the cutting pressure too low? Was the crushing pressure too high? Cutting speed, acceleration, crushing roller feed, cutting wheel angle, temperature, cutting oil or was it tension in the glass during production in the glassworks? The influencing factors are unmanageable and glass qualities fluctuate constantly. laminated-glass-cutting 14 min read READ MORE HOW BEST TO PREVENT MACHINE DOWNTIME Performance data, investment costs, contribution margin, consumption of resources – the acquisition of a new glass processing system requires careful consideration. In addition to the production requirements for the scope of functions and the commercial calculation, there is another point to be clarified before the final decision is made: What happens if the line stops at an unplanned point? glass-processing 6 min read READ MORE CONCRETE ADVANTAGES OF MODULAR, SELF-CONFIGURABLE GLASS PROCESSING LINES Higher integration density now plays a central role in the further development of systems. Extensions, add-ons and improvements are not only a question of the hardware, but also of the production processes, and with this also of the control and management systems. Modular solutions are advantageous both in terms of time and cost. glass-processing 7 min read READ MORE STANDARD FAST CYCLE TIMES IN GLASS PROCESSING THANKS TO INTEGRATED PRODUCTION LINES Three different production concepts are currently used in flat glass production. But where high quantities and fast throughput are required, two of these concepts drop out of the race – they cannot keep up with the pace of the integrated line. glass-processing 5 min read READ MORE SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL FLAT GLASS CAN BE PROCESSED FASTER WITH FEWER RESOURCES There is a real alternative to the traditional production and processing of flat glass in production lines with various stations: the integrated production line. A comparison shows that this method of production enables a wide range of resource and cost savings. glass-processing 7 min read READ MORE WE INTRODUCE: THE NEW CNC MILLING AND DRILLING CENTRE MRX-B! The MRX-B, optionally available with water jet technology, is a fully automatic milling and drilling machine that delivers high performance combined with easy operation. Watch the product video and get to know the new MRX-B: processing-machines 1 min read READ MORE THE COMPONENTS OF THE NEW PROCESSING LINE SPLITFIN The SplitFin is an integrated and continuous solution for fast and uncomplicated processing of the most common glasses and dimensions. The line is aimed especially at complete processing of interior glasses such as doors, side pieces or dividers. Splitting the processing steps allows a significantly higher output; the individual machines have been built to fit the required dimensions and requirements. The SplitFin sets new standards in user friendliness and ease of maintenance, since all important mechanical components are easily accessible and if possible located in the dry area. We will present the SplitFin at the glasstec 2018 and invite you to book a meeting with one of our product engineers or sales employees. processing-machines 6 min read READ MORE "IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST TURN OF THE WHEEL" Lisa Kronberger has been working as a Sales Assistant with us since February 2018. In her leisure time Lisa pursues a particularly interesting hobby: Downhill and Enduro. How she started with it and which competitions she takes part in, is best explained in her own words: lisec-employees 5 min read READ MORE HOW TEMPERING TECHNOLOGY AFFECTS YOUR GLASS QUALITY Glass quality is an important issue in the field of tempered glass and the attention for it increases constantly – not merely because of its huge impact on your production costs… tempering 3 min read READ MORE HOW THE DESIGN OF THE MACHINE AFFECTS THE GLASS CUTTING OF LAMINATED GLASS Cutting laminated glass requires a total of three machines, which must be joined together to form one unit. However, the cutting process is not only influenced by the quality of the devices themselves, but also by the correct horizontal positioning and regular maintenance and inspection. laminated-glass-cutting 7 min read READ MORE WHAT PROBLEMS INTEGRATED PRODUCTION LINES CAN SOLVE IN GLASS PROCESSING The construction boom in Europe is delivering brilliant growth figures for the glass industry. The downsides are not long in coming: High pressure to innovate and compete on the one hand, a shortage of skilled workers on the other. Investing in pure capacity expansion has therefore been too short-lived – better production concepts are needed. glass-processing 6 min read READ MORE WHY IS PRE-LAMINATION THE HEART OF THE LAMINATION SYSTEM? Pre-lamination is often referred to as the heart of a laminating system in the industry. And rightly so, because the lamination process takes place during pre-lamination to a large extent, where the foil is heated up and then pressed or bonded to the glass using rollers. However, the air that is still trapped is pressed out of the glass package during the course of pre-lamination. This followed by the autoclave process, during which the laminate foil is melted under heat and high pressure and finally bonded. laminated-glass-production 10 min read READ MORE COST EFFECTIVENESS WITH LAMINATING PRODUCTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER During times when the number of suppliers in all industries (and also the glass industry, of course) is steadily increasing and the market is becoming more and more transparent at the same time, the importance of cost-effective production for higher profit margins increases tremendously. Furthermore, individual representatives of the glass industry can gain a certain competitive edge over the competition in this way and develop it accordingly. laminated-glass-production 9 min read READ MORE HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM THE INNOVATIONS IN GLASS CUTTING MACHINES FOR LAMINATED GLASS For 25 years LiSEC has been working at the highest international level with machines for cutting laminated glass. If there is one thing we have learned in this quarter of a century, it is the fact that improvements are always possible. And this is exactly what we - together with our numerous customers - have continuously worked on. laminated-glass-cutting 6 min read READ MORE SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL WHAT YOU NEED TO BEAR IN MIND WHEN MAINTAINING YOUR LAMINATED GLASS CUTTING MACHINES As we have already emphasised in the previous article, the correct handling of the machines plays an essential role in the clean and high-quality cutting of laminated glass. And, of course, proper production also includes regular maintenance of all components. laminated-glass-cutting 6 min read READ MORE WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR ON THE TOOLS FOR CUTTING LAMINATED GLASS Due to the specific properties of laminated safety glass (LSG), a number of factors must also be taken into account when processing this material. After all, the shaped parts not only have to meet very high quality and functional standards, in most cases the aesthetic and visual requirements for the finished products are also extremely high. When cutting LSG, the systems and tools used therefore also play an essential role when it comes to achieving the best results. laminated-glass-cutting 7 min read READ MORE HOW THE STORAGE OF LAMINATED GLASS AFFECTS THE GLASS CUTTING It is well known that laminated safety glass (LSG) is a material that is specifically processed because of its composition.But transport, storage space properties, handling, temperature, humidity, age of the glass and much more have another dramatic influence on glass cutting. “The best glass and the best machine can have processing problems if the storage is counter-productive.” Flat glass can be obtained in various qualities from the manufacturers and the quality naturally has an influence on the processing.This article, however, deals with influencing variables that each processing company has under control. 1. Glass storage The delivery of the flat glass is carried out with internal loader trucks.The internal loader racks are picked up by the truck and usually transport 20 tonnes of glass, which is stored in glass packages on the frame.Glass packages of 2.5 t or 5 t are commonly used. These individual packages are separated from each other by cardboard strips (spacers).The respective glass packages are individually placed in the storage areas by an employee in the glass storage with a lifting device attached to the gantry crane.The storage areas are L- or A-frames.These are simple steel constructions with a support surface on which the glass lites sheets stand. It is not obvious at first glance that the storage racks have an influence on subsequent processing, but they do have a clear effect. It is essential that the support surfaces remain at the same level.The glass edges must lie evenly on several support points and so the glass can be stored more or less free of stress (see image above).If, on the other hand, the supports are inclined or of different heights or the support surface is worn on one side, stress is induced in the glass, which can be noticeable in the glass cutting process through increased glass breakage. 2. Glass temperature and humidity Hot, cold, warm, dry, moist:Essential factors that should be considered in order to optimise the glass cutting process.Laminated glasses consist of a laminated layer of two flat glasses joined together by a foil (PVB, EVA, Setry glass, etc.).Due to their physical properties, glass and foil have different temperature behaviour and this must be taken into account during processing, especially when glass cutting. Glass is a brittle material.The colder the more brittle, the warmer the softer.The foil has similar properties, but unfortunately in a different temperature range.Air humidity also influences the properties of the foil. laminated-glass-cutting 19 min read READ MORE HOW THE PRODUCTION AFFECTS THE GLASS CUTTING PROCESS Everyone who processes this material knows that laminated safety glass (LSG) is unconventional and requires a great deal of sensitivity. The LSG cracks and chips and finally the question arises: What was to blame for the breakage? Was the cutting pressure too low? Was the crushing pressure too high? Cutting speed, acceleration, crushing roller feed, cutting wheel angle, temperature, cutting oil or was it tension in the glass during production in the glassworks? The influencing factors are unmanageable and glass qualities fluctuate constantly. laminated-glass-cutting 14 min read READ MORE HOW BEST TO PREVENT MACHINE DOWNTIME Performance data, investment costs, contribution margin, consumption of resources – the acquisition of a new glass processing system requires careful consideration. In addition to the production requirements for the scope of functions and the commercial calculation, there is another point to be clarified before the final decision is made: What happens if the line stops at an unplanned point? glass-processing 6 min read READ MORE CONCRETE ADVANTAGES OF MODULAR, SELF-CONFIGURABLE GLASS PROCESSING LINES Higher integration density now plays a central role in the further development of systems. Extensions, add-ons and improvements are not only a question of the hardware, but also of the production processes, and with this also of the control and management systems. Modular solutions are advantageous both in terms of time and cost. glass-processing 7 min read READ MORE STANDARD FAST CYCLE TIMES IN GLASS PROCESSING THANKS TO INTEGRATED PRODUCTION LINES Three different production concepts are currently used in flat glass production. But where high quantities and fast throughput are required, two of these concepts drop out of the race – they cannot keep up with the pace of the integrated line. glass-processing 5 min read READ MORE SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL FLAT GLASS CAN BE PROCESSED FASTER WITH FEWER RESOURCES There is a real alternative to the traditional production and processing of flat glass in production lines with various stations: the integrated production line. A comparison shows that this method of production enables a wide range of resource and cost savings. glass-processing 7 min read READ MORE WE INTRODUCE: THE NEW CNC MILLING AND DRILLING CENTRE MRX-B! The MRX-B, optionally available with water jet technology, is a fully automatic milling and drilling machine that delivers high performance combined with easy operation. Watch the product video and get to know the new MRX-B: processing-machines 1 min read READ MORE THE COMPONENTS OF THE NEW PROCESSING LINE SPLITFIN The SplitFin is an integrated and continuous solution for fast and uncomplicated processing of the most common glasses and dimensions. The line is aimed especially at complete processing of interior glasses such as doors, side pieces or dividers. Splitting the processing steps allows a significantly higher output; the individual machines have been built to fit the required dimensions and requirements. The SplitFin sets new standards in user friendliness and ease of maintenance, since all important mechanical components are easily accessible and if possible located in the dry area. We will present the SplitFin at the glasstec 2018 and invite you to book a meeting with one of our product engineers or sales employees. processing-machines 6 min read READ MORE "IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST TURN OF THE WHEEL" Lisa Kronberger has been working as a Sales Assistant with us since February 2018. In her leisure time Lisa pursues a particularly interesting hobby: Downhill and Enduro. How she started with it and which competitions she takes part in, is best explained in her own words: lisec-employees 5 min read READ MORE HOW TEMPERING TECHNOLOGY AFFECTS YOUR GLASS QUALITY Glass quality is an important issue in the field of tempered glass and the attention for it increases constantly – not merely because of its huge impact on your production costs… tempering 3 min read READ MORE HOW THE DESIGN OF THE MACHINE AFFECTS THE GLASS CUTTING OF LAMINATED GLASS Cutting laminated glass requires a total of three machines, which must be joined together to form one unit. However, the cutting process is not only influenced by the quality of the devices themselves, but also by the correct horizontal positioning and regular maintenance and inspection. laminated-glass-cutting 7 min read READ MORE WHAT PROBLEMS INTEGRATED PRODUCTION LINES CAN SOLVE IN GLASS PROCESSING The construction boom in Europe is delivering brilliant growth figures for the glass industry. The downsides are not long in coming: High pressure to innovate and compete on the one hand, a shortage of skilled workers on the other. Investing in pure capacity expansion has therefore been too short-lived – better production concepts are needed. glass-processing 6 min read READ MORE 1 LISEC NEWSLETTER SERVICE REGISTER NOW FOLLOW US ON: ABOUT LISEC Locations & Contact Company Purchasing Careers Glass Forum CE Declaration of Performance SERVICE Training FAQ My LiSEC NEWS & AKTUELLES News Events Customer Magazine LEAD Downloads Press Contact COPYRIGHT © 2021 LiSEC IMPRINT PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY TRANSPARENCY LINE COOKIE SETTINGS all.in.one:solutions