Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur spanenden Bearbeitung von Werkstuecken aus Glas oder Glaskeramik

DE 102005043209 A1 UPAB: 20070523 NOVELTY - The machining method involves softening the glass or glass ceramic workpieces (1) by locally heating the workpieces and carrying out the machining process in the softened regions (3). The machining is carried out using a tool (4,5) with a geometrically defined cutting edge. The local heating is carried out using electromagnetic radiation. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for implementing the inventive method. USE - For machining glass or glass ceramic workpieces. ADVANTAGE - The range of possible machining of glass or glass ceramic workpieces is significantly extended