edges of glass and mirror
Why Having Edges For Glass And Mirror Is Important ?
Flat glass that has a seamed edge or marginally inclined edge is what has been gently sanded to evacuate any sharp burrs for. This glass is sheltered to deal with however isn’t planned for enhancing use. A sanding belt is utilized to daintily sand off the sharp edges of the glass likewise alluded to as a swiped edge or a chamfered edge.
Seamed edges are the most affordable yet not suggested if the edges will be uncovered. Furthermore ASTM C1036 standard particular for flat glass – edge chips are permitted on this type of edge work.
Edge Chips:
- Chip profundity – estimated from the essence of the glass into the thickness. Permitted up to half of the glass thickness.
- Chip width – opposite good ways from the edge of the glass to the inward edge of the chip. Permitted up to a large portion of the glass thickness or 1/4″ whichever is more noteworthy for glass; for reflect, half of glass thickness or 1/16″ whichever is more noteworthy.
- Chip length – separation parallel to edge of glass from one edge of a chip to the next. Permitted up to two (2) times the chip width.