Edgework and Processing

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CLEAN CUT

Edges are cut clean as the cutter cuts the glass. Edges are sharp.

ROUGH ARRISS(STD. ARRISS)OGEE

This edge is produced by a rough stone, wet belt or split arriss diamond wheel. The edge of the glass is left with a white arrissed edge. This type of edge is typically used for for toughened glass.

This type of finish is produced on a CNC machine leaving a polished edge. It is available only on 10mm and 12mm glass. It is suitable for furniture, features and decorative panels.

SMOOTH ARRISSTRIPLE

Not available. Refer “Flat Polish”.

This type of finish is produced on a CNC machine leaving a polished edge. Available only on 12mm and 15mm glass. Suitable for furniture, features and decorative panels.

 

FLAT GRINDMITRE

This edge is produced on a straight line rectilinear or CNC machine leaving a diamond smooth unpolished finish. It is the normal type of finish for silicone butt glazing. Available on thicknesses of 3mm and over.

Rectilinear machines produce mitred edges with a ground or polished edge. These edges are used for glass silicone butt joints at all angles and exposed edges. Available on thicknesses of 6mm and over.

FLAT POLISHBEVEL

This is the standard edge produced by a straight line rectilinear or CNC machine and produces a fine polished flat edge suitable for all furniture glass and frameless toughened panels.

Bevelled edges are produced on specialty machinery at various widths dependent on glass thickness. They are suitable for mirrors, furnitur, feature and decorative panels. They are available on thicknesses of 4mm and over. Refer sales staff for minimum residual edge thickness.

ROUND AND POLISHDOUBLE BEVEL

This type of finish is available only on 6mm, 10mm and 12mm glass, with a minimum 200mm diameter and a maximum 2000mm diameter

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