SGP Corners

Not all Laminated Corners are the same, when you laminate glass, the laminate material in the corner creates a natural radius as it cool downs. SGP Corners create a nice radius effect but if the glass doesn’t match, the corner may have a step and definitely looks untidy. FGS Glass have been doing trials to see what sized radius the SGP forms once it cools. We created a sample and had 4 different radii on each of the corners. We manufactured the glass with a 2mm, 3mm, 4mm and 5mm radius. What we found was that the SGP forms a 5mm radius, so if the glass matches this radius, the result is a very pleasing aesthetic appearance.

2mm Radius

With a 2mm radius on the corners, there’s a noticeable step between the glass and the SGP, making the transition feel sharp and defined. If the corner has only been tipped, this effect becomes even more pronounced. The result is an appearance that is far from pleasing and detracts from the overall finish.

5mm Radius

With a 5mm radius on the corners, the glass and SGP align much more closely, creating a smoother and more refined appearance. Although the photos provided don’t fully capture the difference, it’s even more apparent when viewed in person. The 5mm radius significantly enhances the laminated panel, making it more consistent with the FGS Glass Edge+.

What do FGS Glass intend to do?

FGS Glass take great pride in the edge work of their Laminated Glass. Our Standard Finish is great but we are even more proud of our Edge+. We plan to make all of our SGP corners with a 5mm radius, to ensure an optimum finish, you can only do this with a CNC. Unless we are asked by our customers for a different radius, all SGP will have R5 corners. If you are not buying from FGS Glass we strongly recommend that you ask your supplier for a 5mm radius, if they are unable to do this, their is a good chance that your glass is not being manufactured on a CNC machine. If you glass is being polished on a straight line edger with tipped corners, this is going to seriously jeopardise the quality of the product you are spending a lot of money on. DO NOT accept SLE polish and tipped corners as you will end up with steps and inconsistencies in your laminated glass.

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Victoria, 3175