ITI Glass excels in PPG/CFP audit
May 2008
High ratings earned from inspectors
PPG inspectors conducted the annual Certified Fabricator Program audit at ITI Glass to address the company’s state of equipment, documentation and fabrication processing procedures.
Beginning in 2008, PPG inspectors will emphasize a specific aspect of glass fabrication in the audit. This year, emphasis was placed on insulating glass assembly with a focus on improving the life of the unit. ITI Glass earned high ratings in the insulating glass category as well as overall production quality.
Auditors rate specific production categories on a scale of 0 to 3: A score of 3 indicates no issues, 2 indicates some minor issues, 1 indicates more serious issues and 0 indicates total absence of audit requirements. Additionally, a total score ranging from 0 to 100 is given, allowing fabricators to focus on improving overall production quality from audit to audit.
As a CFP member, ITI Glass submits to regular audits by PPG that cover virtually every aspect of glass fabrication. The audit is designed to assess compliance with PPG’s key processing guidelines: To deliver quality glass, faster than the competition.
List of major production processes
Each year, PPG audiotors stress one particular area of glass fabrication. Insulating glass assembly was the focus in 2008's audit.
| Process | Key Focus | Benefit |
| Storage | Check that glass is properly stored | Optimal surface quality obtained |
| Handling | Check for proper surface and edge conditions | Reduce handling defects |
| Cutting | Check for proper cutting pressure | Optimal edge quality obtained |
| Seaming | Check for optimal edge condition | Reduce potential of stress fractures |
| Edge Deletion | Check that coating is safely and thoroughly deleted | Optimal sealant adhesion |
| Washing | Check for surface cleanliness | Optimal aesthetics and sealant adhesion |
| Tempering | Check that glass is heat-treated to appropriate standards | Desirable performance |
| Insulating Glass Assembly | Check for proper sealant coverage and adhesion | Helps improve insulating glass unit life |
| Packaging and Shipping | Check for proper glass packaging and transportation | Minimized transit damage |