Temper of Non-Flat Glass Cooking Pot Lid: Because of economics, Pyrex, a glass with a low coefficient of thermal expansion, is being replaced in cookware by tempered soda lime glass. The idea is that the compressive outer glass surface will protect the glass object from thermal shock. An example of this is see through cooking […]
Bottle Defect Expertise
Read Consulting LL C has extensive manufacturing experience and has analyzed bottle failures connected to bottle defects such as nu-melted cutlet,thin wall, pressure checks etc. We can help with interfacing with suppliers and lot evaluations.
Tempered Glass Oven Door Failure
Tempered glass is often used for oven doors. In this case, it is used for a combination microwave, convection oven. The oven door is 2 layers of tempered glass with a 2” separation. The “door return spring” is between these two panels. Unfortunately, there isn’t sufficient clearance for the spring coil to move during operation; […]
Materials Failure Analysis: Electric Bike Front Axle Failure
Electric Bike Front Wheel Skewer Axle Failure It could be a surprise to users that the front axle on an electric bike is a small skewer. The skewer holds the front wheel to the front fork. Read Consulting Performed a failure analysis of a quick release skewer front axle of an electric bike. The skewer […]
Beer Bottle Safety
Drink Responsibly It is important to make note that beer and soda bottles are under pressure. The pressure is around 40psi. This means that if the glass is damaged when the bottle is still capped, there is a possibility the bottle would explode. SO, if you are going to toast a friend by hitting two […]
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