Bent glass transforms rigid panes into fluid curves, enabling the iconic, organic forms of contemporary architecture. It is produced through two primary methods:
Core Technology
Heat-Bent Glass: Glass is heated until pliable and formed over a mold, then annealed. Used for decorative applications.
Curved Tempered Glass: After heat-bending, the glass is rapidly cooled (tempered). This combines the curved shape with the safety and strength of tempered glass, making it suitable for structural facades.
Key Advantages
Design Freedom: Enables seamless, flowing architectural forms.
Structural Safety: Curved tempered glass offers high strength and safety upon breakage.
Aesthetic Impact: Creates dynamic visual effects and sleek, modern lines.
Primary Applications
Iconic building facades, skylights, and curved canopies.
High-end interior elements like curved balustrades and partitions.
Transportation design (e.g., high-speed train windshields).
Advanced display cases and luxury product design.
In short, bent glass is the key material for turning visionary, fluid architectural designs into reality.
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