Methods
The Methods section will include information regarding various glassblowing techniques
including, glass-to-metal seals, glass-to-ceramic seals, quartz work, tooling, optical
window sealing, fixtures, lathe techniques, and cutting, grinding, and polishing
techniques. Coming Soon!!!
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Photography of Scientific Glassware
By Michael D. Wheeler, Arizona State University. Describes setup procedures for
professional looking photos of scientific glassware using low cost equiptment.
Drawing Quartz Micro Fibers
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Describes forming and capturing quartz glass fibers less than .2 microns in
diameter. The fibers are used as a substrate for gold coating and are used in the
electron beam of a Scanning Electron Microscope to enable 3D imaging of
samples.
Glass To Metal Seals
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Describes processes for making borosilicate glass to tungsten seals.