Tempering Technician Training Certificate
NGA Members $299 / Non-Members $399
Introducing the Tempering Technician Certificate program—a six-course online training for tempering personnel that walks them step-by-step through the entire heat-treatment process, training them on tasks and best practices to help ensure high product quality. Suitable for furnace operators, production supervisors, and quality control personnel, the online training covers everything from equipment and glass preparation to controlling heat distribution in the furnace and proper glass inspection. Developed by the tempering experts of NGA’s Fabricating Committee, the 3.5-hour training is broken down into quick-hit, interactive training segments that can be taken on a smartphone or computer, with a certificate of achievement upon completion of the training and tests. Good for one year upon enrollment, each training can also be quickly referenced on the production floor when completing specific tasks.
Personnel will learn:

The Basics of Heat-Treating Glass
How to tell the difference between the three main types of architectural glass
Explain how heat-treating makes glass stronger and safer
How to identify some of the fabrication limitations of heat-treated glass
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How to Prepare Equipment for Heat Treatment
How to prepare the washer for operation
Inspect the load and unload tables for operation
Inspect the quench and cooling rollers for damage and correct operation
Inspect the quench for broken glass
Power-on the furnace
Run a heat-treated glass sample
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How to Prepare Glass for Heat-Treatment
How to prepare glass batches for heat-treatment
Wash and clean glass to remove all debris and contaminants
Inspect glass for edge damage, chips, and surface blemishes
Check edging and seaming
Apply & inspect the heat-treating identification mark
Arrange and place glass batches correctly on the load table
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How to Operate a Heat Treatment Furnace
How to control the heat and cooling settings of the furnace
Understand the furnace parameter effects on the glass product
Troubleshoot furnace equipment and settings related to product results
Take correct actions during an emergency
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How to Inspect Heat Treated Glass
How to identify common visual distortions and surface blemishes in heat-treated glass
How to perform online inspections
List offline glass testing methods
Describe the process for rejecting glass
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How to Maintain Heat Treatment Equipment
How to properly maintain load and unload tables
Describe furnace roller and quench maintenance
Identify furnace components requiring mechanical maintenance
Identify key warning signs requiring immediate attention
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Bulk Discounts Available. Contact myglassclass@glass.org to enroll.