Tempering Technician Training Certificate
NGA Members $299 / Non-Members $399
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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.
Personnel will learn:

The Basics of Heat-Treating Glass
How to tell the difference between architectural glass types
How heat-treating improves strength and safety
Fabrication limitations of tempered glass
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How to Prepare Equipment for Heat Treatment
Prepare washer
Inspect load/unload tables
Check quench and rollers
Power-on furnace
Run test sample
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How to Prepare Glass for Heat-Treatment
Prepare glass batches
Clean and inspect glass
Check edges and defects
Apply identification mark
Load glass properly
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How to Operate a Heat Treatment Furnace
Control furnace settings
Understand heat distribution
Troubleshoot issues
Emergency response actions
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How to Inspect Heat Treated Glass
Identify distortions and defects
Perform inspections
Testing methods
Reject procedures
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How to Maintain Heat Treatment Equipment
Maintain tables
Maintain furnace rollers
Identify maintenance needs
Warning signs
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Bulk Discounts Available. Contact myglassclass@glass.org.
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