Glass Cutting with Waterjet

Abrasive waterjet cutting technology is a great method for cutting glass because it allows for contours and shapes that cannot be achieved with other cutting machines at a reasonable cost.

From artistic tabletop inlays to detailed stained glass designs, mirrors, glass ornaments, replacement windows for antique cars, and more, there’s almost no glass cutting application that a waterjet cutting machine can’t tackle.

Glass has a tendency to crack, so it is very important that the initial holes are produced with a reduced pressure of 7,200 PSI/500 bar to 11,600 PSI/800 bar. Subsequently, the pressure must be increased to a cutting speed that is cost-effective. For glass, ceramics and other brittle materials, you must gradually increase and reduce the cutting pressure by means of proportional pressure control of the intensifier pump, otherwise the material would be destroyed.

As an alternative to quartz sand, olivine can be used as an abrasive because it is softer, which reduces the potential for chipping, cracking and other surface blemishes and leaves a cut edge that is polished to a smooth finish.

Because water jet cutting does not vibrate the glass, there is no heat-affected zones (HAZ), or leave behind rough edges, almost no secondary finishing is required.

WATERJET CUTTING SPEEDS
These cut speeds result in a very smooth, burr-free edge that require no second operation finish.

ADVANTAGES OF CUTTING GLASS WITH WATERJET

• Cut glass geometry that common machining cannot perform
• Delicate glass does not crack during processing
• Precisely cut thin to thick glass without changing any tooling
• Cuts glass panels up to 9″ (23 cm) in thickness
• Eliminates pressure of cutting process on surface material
• No heat affected zone (HAZ)
• No tool to sharpen
• No or reduced need for reworking of the cut edge
• No waste of material, narrow cutting gap
• Cost effective means of cutting holes in glass
• Create intricate design in any shape and size
(Not suitable for the processing of tempered or hot glass)

Everyday Uses

• Tabletop inlay
• Flat glass with numerous contours
• Stained glass
• Church mosaics
• Frameless shower screens
• Bullet-proof glass
• Mirrors
• Kitchen and bathroom splash backs
• Laminated glass
• Lenses
• Glass components for electronic & medical industry
• Glass ornaments

Fancy Glass and Mirrors
+1 (929) 777-5535

info@fancyglassandmirrors.com

Mirror, mirror on the wall

We all know the importance of mirrors and how they can open up a space and make a room seem larger. The tricky bit however, is how to achieve it. It’s not simply about hanging a mirror on a wall and you’re done.


First of all, make sure you keep the mirror flat against the surface you hang it to, otherwise you risk altering the image it’s reflecting. Height is another aspect to think about. Consider what you need to reflect, i.e. yourself and the room. In a dining room, the mirror should reflect the table and create an ambiance, it shouldn’t reflect the ceiling.

If the mirror is the key piece in your room, in other words, a decorative mirror, you should hang it high. Free standing mirrors that you lean against a wall are ideal to create the illusion of space, just bear in mind that the mirror should be 3/4 as tall as the wall it’s leaning against. Mirrors double what they’re placed opposite so heads up if you’re placing a mirror in front of a cluttered space.

Mirrors are great for dark spaces and can light up corners, therefore they’re perfect for dim-lit hallways. Beware of placing a mirror at the end of a hallway however, as in feng shui it’s believed to prevent good energy flow. As mirrors can act as a spare window, bringing more light in, they need to reflect already natural light or light from lamps.
Mirrors needn’t necessarily be traditional, in the sense of square and framed, they can serve different purposes too.