Laser Technology From HEGLA - A Gamechanger

As the industry begins to prepare for the effects of BREXIT, if any, the efficiency of production flow and the quality standards by association, have never been more important for processors.

Glass processors have pressures and more demands than ever from customers, so there is a need to take measures that will make output faster as well as more efficient.  

Laser marking technology from HEGLA is now setting a new industry benchmark for manufacturers, which is speeding up production and eliminating any confusion during the production process. This technology helps with the identification of every single piece of glass at source before any cut has been made, giving a unique mark that is always 100% correct.

Laser capabilities are the real game changer, enabling glass to be marked automatically and this ensures that the correct production data is put onto the correct piece of glass in exactly the correct order.  

The software running any glass business is the most important piece of equipment in any factory but sometimes the advances in this give real and very quantifiable advantages when incorporated into new equipment.”

The mechanics of marking the glass using HEGLA laser technology simplifies the whole procedure and the mother software creates product information which is accurate and easily put onto the glass. Effectively, the software eradicates human error.

During production the laser removes the need for marker pens with any potential ghosting completely eradicated on coated products in fact on all glass. Additionally, if the glass has the correct address for its production route, sequencing should be simpler with coatings guaranteed to be the correct way round and cavities in the correct position in relation to the coatings. 

Whether for double or triple glazed units HEGLA’s system has the capability of reverse-etch capabilities, so an image or specific coded data can be included on units with multiple pieces of glass.

Steve continues, “The ability to retrofit the laser has seen great interest over the last few years with customers recognising the long term benefits once fitted.”