What is BS EN 3863 - Flatness test of glass in aerospace about?
Product and component quality is paramount for aerospace vessels. The delivery of high-quality components contributes to the safety of those on board.
Soda-lime glass, also called soda-lime-silica glass, is the most prevalent type of glass, used for windowpanes, and glass containers (bottles and jars) for beverages, food, and some commodity items. Soda-lime glass can be chemically strengthened to increase mechanical strength or heat strengthened/tempered to increase thermal shock resistance and mechanical strength. The substrates can be machined, optically coated, chemically etched, sandblasted, colored, or laminated.
BS EN 3863 defines the requirements for the determination of the flatness of monolithic glass
transparencies for aircraft applications. The method in BS EN 3863 is designed to eliminate the effect of the glass deflecting under its weight, thus eliminating false results.
Who is BS EN 3863 - Flatness test of glass in aerospace for?
BS EN 3863 on Flatness test of glass in aerospace is useful for:
- The aerospace and defence industry
- Manufacturers of aerospace equipment and components
- Vendors / Manufacturers and suppliers of tempered float glass for aerospace
- Purchase divisions / component sourcing personnel
- Product design engineers
- Aeronautical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 3863 - Flatness test of glass in aerospace?
Anecdotal and empirical evidence suggests that heat strengthening treatments compromise the wear and scratch-resistance of soda lime silicate glass. By using tempered float glass in both primary and secondary structures, it is possible to save weight and at the same time achieve mechanical peak values in terms of strength and stiffness of the components.
BS EN 3863 provides you with the requirements for the determination of the flatness of monolithic glass transparencies for aerospace so that the products are suitable for the required purpose.
The guidelines in BS EN 3863 contribute towards including high-quality components for aerospace that are responsible for the smooth and safe functioning of vessels.