Quality control in surface finishing

Under the motto “Doing the right things”, the paper discusses the surface finishing of heavy clay products and the quality criteria necessary for this.

Many heavy clay products undergo surface-finishing nowadays. This creates product diversity and expertise, boosting sales. Now and then, however, the production of engobed and glazed products does not lead to the desired results. This can be avoided with conscious and systematic quality management.

The paper examines the individual steps before, during and after the production of engobed and glazed products and is designed to enhance existing...

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