Production of thermal energy at the tool, pad, slurry, and glass interface through friction, deformation, fluid behavior, and machine losses.
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Meaning and boundaries
Heat generation is not captured by one glass-temperature reading and is not determined by RPM alone.
Why it matters in glass restoration
Localized heat can create thermal gradients, change slurry and pad behavior, affect interlayers or coatings, and contribute to breakage risk.
Related terms
References
- GlassRenu — Before You Begin
Publisher’s original source - NASA — Handbook for Recommended Material Removal Processes for Advanced Ceramic Test Specimens and Components
Publisher’s original source - Vitro Architectural Glass — Thermal Stress Update
Publisher’s original source - National Glass Association — Thermal Stress in Heat-Treated Spandrel Glass
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