Whether you need glass for windows, doors, partitions, railings, or any other application, Canadian Architectural Glass can provide it They have the expertise and equipment to fabricate any type of glass, from laminated to tempered, from curved to flat, from clear to colored. No matter what your design vision is, we can make it a reality with our custom glass solutions.
Glass cutting is the process of dividing a sheet or piece of glass into smaller parts with the desired shape and size. There are different tools and methods for glass cutting, depending on the type and thickness of the glass. Some of the most common tools are glass cutters, which have a metal wheel that scores the glass along a straight or curved line; diamond saws, which have a rotating blade coated with diamond particles that can cut through thick or hard glass; and waterjet cutters, which use a high-pressure stream of water mixed with abrasive particles to cut through any type of glass. Glass cutting requires precision and skill to avoid cracks, chips, or breaks in the glass.
Glass polishing is the process of smoothing and shining the surface of the glass to remove any scratches, marks, or imperfections. There are different methods and materials for glass polishing, depending on the degree and type of polishing required. Some of the most common methods are sanding, which involves using sandpaper or other abrasive materials to rub the glass surface; buffing, which involves using a cloth or a pad with a polishing compound to rub the glass surface; and chemical polishing, which involves applying a chemical solution to the glass surface that dissolves the outer layer of the glass and leaves a smooth and glossy finish. Glass polishing can improve the clarity and reflectivity of the glass.
Glass drilling is the process of creating holes in the glass for various purposes, such as Mounting Hardware, inserting wires, or attaching decorations. There are different tools and techniques for glass drilling, depending on the size and location of the hole. Some of the most common tools are drill bits, which are metal rods with a pointed tip that rotate and pierce through the glass; core bits, which are hollow cylinders with diamond-coated edges that cut out a circular hole in the glass; and hole saws, which are circular blades with teeth that cut out a circular hole in the glass. Glass drilling requires caution and patience to avoid cracking or shattering the glass.