The Failure Mechanisms of Coated Precision Glass Molding Tools

Download or read book The Failure Mechanisms of Coated Precision Glass Molding Tools written by Kyriakos Georgiadis and published by Apprimus Wissenschaftsverlag. This book was released on 2015-10-19 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Molding tools in precision glass molding fail easily, even with protective thin film coatings applied. In this work, various efficient methods for assessing glass-coating interactions are developed, including a new, automated testing rig. Analysis of the testing results provides a better understanding of these mechanisms and how they are influenced by material properties and process parameters, so that the appropriate measures can be taken to prolong the life of the molding tools.