How Is Auto Glass Manufacturing Shaping The Automobile Industry?
Auto glass manufacturing now depends on glass fabrication technology. It isn’t a new technology but it has evolved to the level where it has become indispensable for the automobile industry. Also, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that glass fabrication has made glass a useful material for automobile makers. Now they can use glass liberally on their vehicles.
Advantages of fabricated glass for automobiles
- Strong
A piece of fabricated glass is as strong as a piece of metal. A fabricated windshield won’t shred into pieces on breaking. First, it won’t break in minor accidents. If it breaks, it will have cracks but no piece of glass will break from the windshield. A fabricated windshield can protect the driver and passengers from broken glass pieces. Fabricated windshields are now widely used in all vehicles including construction and agricultural.
- Scratch resistant
The transport sector is the biggest buyer of fabricated windshields. For example, take impact resistant railway windshield used on train engines. Trains run at a high speed at which regular glasses can easily break. But there is no such fear or apprehension with fabricated glass that is built to withstand bulk pressure. It can ensure the safety of train pilots at high speed.
- Heat control
Glass fabrication technology has made it possible to use glass for heat and light controlling windows. A large window looks beautiful from the outside. Also, it ensures the privacy of the insiders. You can’t see anything from the outside but insiders can get a clear view of the outside. Another use of fabricated glass is its heath control feature. It allows controlling the amount of light traveling inside.
- Lightweight
Lightweight fabricated glass has removed the bulk weight from bulletproofed vehicles. Now bulletproofing need not add weight to vehicles. Slender armored windshields give a clear view of the outside and protect the passengers sitting inside the vehicle.
- Improved design
Automobile manufacturers can use glass wherever needed or wherever possible to improve the visual appearance of vehicles. For example, take sunroof. Vehicles with sunroofs allow natural light to come inside and get a panoramic view of the open sky. The sunroof is made of fabricated glass.
- Cost-effective
Auto glass manufacturing has become a key player in the automobile industry as it has helped vehicle manufacturers reduce the price of their vehicles without compromising on the quality and usability of the vehicles. Also, replacing windshields and window panes is more cost-effective with fabricated glass.
