https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202125512007
Hybrid laser-assisted forming process for ultralight three-dimensional glass elements
1 Ernst-Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena, Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 2, 07745 Jena, Germany
2 GLAMACO GmbH, Prasseweg 1, 01640 Coswig, Germany
* Corresponding author: robin.hassel@eah-jena.de
Published online: 18 November 2021
As part of a research project, a new hybrid forming process for ultrathin three-dimensional glass elements was developed. In a continuous process chain, the three-part procedure enables large-area gravity-assisted bending of thin glass, partial deep-drawing of individual small structures using CO2 laser radiation and cutting of flexible inner and outer contours. Using an experimental setup with a laser scanning system, novel component designs can be generated in a highly flexible and reproducible manner. This can open up new application fields or expand existing ones, for example in the area of cover glasses for display technology.
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