abstract |
In a method for separating a part of a brittle material (1) along a predetermined parting line (2, 3, 4, 5, 18 - 21), the brittle material (1) is cut along the parting line (2, 3, 4, 5, 18 - 21) provided with recesses and then the brittle material (1) at least partially wetted with a liquid or gaseous medium, such that the medium can penetrate into at least one recess. |