What is Glass Wafer Fabrication?
Leave a CommentGlass wafers are thin, circular precision glass pieces, typically made from quartz, borosilicate glass, or fused silica. They are a necessary component for a variety of common electronics, such as electronic screen and display assemblies, and see use throughout a variety of industrial applications as well. Swift Glass has nearly 100 years of experience delivering […]
6 Key Behaviors of Light on Glass
Leave a CommentLight has different properties that affect how we visualize objects. When waves encounter various barriers and mediums, like water, steel, or glass, they behave in different ways. Here, the team at Swift Glass shares the unique behaviors of light on glass. Properties of Light Light is a form of energy and part of a wider […]
Microblasting vs. Sandblasting
1 CommentAt Swift Glass, we specialize in the fabrication of quality glass components. We offer a range of fabrication capabilities to ensure the parts and products we deliver fully meet our customers’ specifications and standards. For example, our machining and surface finishing services allow us to carefully alter the shape and/or surface of very small to […]
The Benefits of 3D Printing on a Glass Surface
1 CommentFrom aluminum and glass to acrylic and thermoplastic polyurethane, there are many options on the market for printer bed materials. However, it’s essential to choose carefully, as the quality of any 3D printed object starts with its first layer of substrate. For that reason and many more, glass has emerged as a top choice for […]
The Best Glass for UV Light Applications
Leave a CommentPeople often talk generically about ultraviolet (UV) light, but these rays are divided into three distinct types: UVA, UVB, and UVC. While we’re most familiar with UVA and UVB rays, which cause sunburns and may contribute to skin cancer, UVC rays—the most dangerous and damaging of all—are blocked by the atmosphere. This is a good […]
The Role of Glass in Astronomy and Space Applications
Leave a CommentIn the early 1600s, Galileo designed his first telescope based on his knowledge of earlier magnification technology from Dutch inventors. Since then, glass has continued to play an essential role in astronomy and aerospace applications. Common use cases for the material include optics in telescopes and windows in space vehicles. In both situations, the […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Swift Glass
Leave a CommentFor more than a century, Swift Glass has built a reputation on our company-wide commitment to excellence and customer care, which has led to our position as a worldwide leader in high-quality glass fabrication. We offer OEM solutions with a full range of capabilities, from glass cutting and machining to edge polishing, surface lapping, water-jet cutting, ink-jet […]
Pandemic Prompts Reshoring Trends for North American Manufacturers
Leave a CommentFor decades, U.S. manufacturers in nearly every industry have depended largely on offshore suppliers for raw materials, processed goods, and component parts. Even those companies that perform their own product assembly in the United States often rely upon imported components for their products. The COVID-19 crisis has revealed significant flaws in this strategy, as interrupted […]
Sight Glasses for Oil & Gas Industry Applications
Leave a CommentSight glasses—also referred to as viewing glasses—are window elements that are installed in equipment to facilitate the observation of internal processes while maintaining the safety of the observer and the functional integrity of the system. The visibility offered by these components allows equipment operators to analyze ongoing processes and make better-informed adjustments to improve process […]
