The complexity of managing and carrying out the process does not have to be an inevitable burden. In fact, when technology is intelligently designed, it can become a smooth and reliable operation, even for smaller businesses that lack a large number of specialised operators — or none at all.
Mazzaroppi’s ‘easy tempering’ philosophy stems from this vision: our technologies are designed and built to simplify the management of glass tempering, making it accessible to an ever-increasing number of production facilities, ranging from small glassworks to large companies. Simplifying does not mean trivialising, of course. In an industrial context, it means reducing the margin for error, optimising times and making processes more consistent and less dependent on individual skills. In other words, it makes the work more robust.
If you’re a small artisan glasswork looking to expand, an established company wishing to bring production in-house or a large organisation interested in launching a new business unit, Mazzaroppi’s solutions can help you temper glass efficiently without complicating matters.
For Mazzaroppi, innovation is about simplifying processes, not adding complexity. Every furnace is designed to assist the user, not test them. One example is the M Efficiency 5.0 software, which is patented and intelligently manages energy consumption throughout all stages of the tempering cycle, optimising peaks.
The ability to modulate power peaks according to the type of production not only reduces energy bills but also ensures more uniform heating of the sheets. The result is twofold: consistent quality of the toughened glass and greater economic sustainability of the process. There is less waste and fewer variables to monitor, and the quality of the toughened glass is more consistent.
Furnaces designed for the people who use them
A tempering furnace may seem simple to use, but this can change when production or the on-shift operator changes.
In today’s glassworks, it is not always possible to rely on highly specialised operators for every shift. This is why Mazzaroppi furnaces are designed with clear control systems and intuitive interfaces. This allows different processes to be managed with minimal need for constant parameter adjustments.
Therefore, tempering glass of different thicknesses and types does not require complex procedures or constant manual adjustments. The aim is to enable operators to work safely and efficiently, reducing their reliance on experience and the risk of error, while protecting the company from unexpected production stoppages.
Simplification starts with listening
Technology alone is not always enough to ensure work runs smoothly. The human element remains essential, and a significant part of Mazzaroppi’s work occurs before and after the tempering process. Each system is installed and commissioned with direct on-site support at the glassworks or client premises. Technicians set basic recipes according to production requirements, train operators, and verify that furnaces are operating correctly on the production line.
The installation process is only considered complete once the system is operating in accordance with the client’s specified criteria. The furnace is configured to operate at its best under the specific conditions in which it is installed, rather than the glassworks having to adapt to the furnace. Even after commissioning, remote assistance enables rapid intervention when necessary thanks to precise and effective diagnostic systems. This ensures that every system is reliable, allowing staff to work with complete peace of mind.
Simplicity also means independence and cost savings
By simplifying the glass tempering process, companies can regain production independence and control over costs. Bringing tempering in-house enables companies to manage quality, lead times and order planning directly, thereby improving overall efficiency. However, to make this process accessible to all, it is also necessary to keep costs down by tackling unnecessary energy consumption.
Mazzaroppi furnaces drastically reduce unnecessary energy consumption thanks to technologies such as M Start&Stop – JIT Ignition and M Opticonvection, enabling the systems to consume up to 70% less energy than other solutions. Thus, ease of use translates into tangible savings and new opportunities for growth.
The M Start&Stop – JIT Ignition technology enables the oven to be switched off every evening after use and restarted quickly the following morning, becoming operational in under an hour. Meanwhile, the M Opticonvection – Optimised Convection Process technology ensures that hot air is only used in the section of the oven where the glass is located, adapting to the percentage of space occupied.
Thanks to innovations such as these, Mazzaroppi furnaces can temper glass with a power output of 180 kW without the need for a dedicated chamber.
Simplifying the process of glass tempering is no mean feat, given the highly complex and varied requirements involved. Mazzaroppi’s ‘easy tempering’ approach is based on maximum flexibility. Whatever your specific requirements — whether relating to production type, limited operating spaces or energy consumption — contact us to discover how our furnaces can simplify your processes.
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CEO Mazzaroppi Engineering Srl
