A PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR WORKING ON A THIN GLASS WEB MATERIAL

摘要

A process and apparatus is disclosed for finishing long strips of thin glass web material. The process and apparatus provide for the movement of the thin glass web material in a downward vertical direction and preforming various finishing process for example slitting, taping, and testing before the thin glass web material is wound on to a roll. The process and apparatus operate such that the thin glass web material is not contacted by the apparatus and is thus protected from potential damage.