Apparatus and process for removing a predetermined portion of reflective material from mirror
An apparatus and process are disclosed for removal of a stripe of soft reflective material of uniform width from the surface of a mirror by using a blade having a large included angle to inhibit curling of the blade during the cutting operation which could result in damage to the glass substrate of the mirror. The cutting blade is maintained at a low blade angle with respect to the mirror surface to produce minimal chipping along the cut edge and to minimize the force exerted on the coating normal to the glass surface which could deform the flat mirror. The mirror is mounted in a cutting mechanism containing a movable carriage on which the blade is mounted to provide very accurate straightness of the travel of the blade along the mirror. 22 figures.
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5307718; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-968569
- OSTI ID:
- 7038264
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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COATINGS
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MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
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REMOVAL
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