What Glass Processing Services Does Super Tuff Offer?

Key facts

• Super Toughened Glass Ltd (Supertuff) was established in 1999.
• In 2007 Supertuff was the first Glass Processing Company in the UK to invest in Lisec Waterjet Technology.
• Supertuff has invested in the Lisec KBF machine, described as the first of its kind in the UK, a vertical CNC machine capable of processing jumbo sized glass.
• Waterjet-cut safety glass is tested to BS EN 12150, with a maximum size of 6000mm x 3210mm and a thickness range of 4mm to 19mm.
• CNC processing covers a thickness range of up to 100mm.
• Full range processing (straight line polishing, bevelled edges, mitred edges, holes, cut outs, shaped glasses) covers thickness up to 19mm to BS EN 12150.
• Precision hole drilling uses diamond tipped drill bits and covers a thickness range of up to 100mm.
• Super Tuff's registered address is Glass House Unit 2, 5-9 Willenfield Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7BQ, United Kingdom.
• Contact telephone: 020 8961 8188.

What glass processing services does Super Tuff provide?

Super Tuff, based in Park Royal, London, provides a full range of glass processing services covering cutting, shaping, edging and drilling. This includes Lisec waterjet machining, CNC machine cut glass processing, straight line polishing, bevelled and mitred edges, various shaped glasses, and precision hole drilling for architectural, commercial and residential glass applications.

What is waterjet glass processing and what can Super Tuff do with it?

Waterjet processing uses sand and water to cut glass edges, drill holes, cut shapes and make cut-outs with very tight tolerances. In 2007 Supertuff was the first Glass Processing Company in the UK to invest in Lisec Waterjet Technology, which the company states increased processing efficiency compared with traditional blade or diamond-tip cutting methods.

• Applications: doors, splashbacks, table tops, windows, balustrades, curtain walling, and almost every application involving glass
• Technical specification: safety glass tested to BS EN 12150
• Maximum size: 6000mm x 3210mm
• Thickness range: 4mm to 19mm

What is CNC glass processing at Super Tuff?

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) processing guides a precision metal tool using computer software, reading CAD or vector files to cut or engrave bespoke shapes such as curved edges or circles in annealed glass. Super Tuff describes it as slower and more industrial than waterjet processing, but well suited to irregular edge polishing. After cutting, the glass can be toughened to create a safety glass.

• Applications: glass stairs, glass doors, glass beams and fins, shower screens, balustrades
• Technical specification: computer controlled cutting or engraving of annealed glass units
• Thickness range: up to 100mm

Which CNC machine does Super Tuff use for jumbo sized glass?

Super Tuff has invested in the Lisec KBF machine, described on its site as the first of its kind in the UK. This vertical CNC machine is capable of processing jumbo sized glass, and the vertical design is stated to enable faster processing time and reduce the possibility of scratches compared with other methods.

What full range processing capabilities does Super Tuff offer?

• Straight line polishing
• Bevelled edges
• Mitred edges
• Holes
• Socket & hinge cut outs
• Various shaped glasses
• Technical specification: thickness range up to 19mm to BS EN 12150 standard

What precision hole drilling services does Super Tuff provide?

Super Tuff drills accurate holes and cut-outs in glass using diamond tipped drill bits, which it describes as best suited to precision cutting of the perfect hole. The service covers glass panels of any size for handles, metalwork or locks, as well as cut-outs such as sink holes in kitchen worktops or socket holes for splashbacks.

• Applications: glass stairs, glass doors, glass beams and fins, shower screens, balustrades, splashbacks
• Hole diameters offered: 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 1 3/4", 2", 2 1/4", 2 1/2", 2 3/4", and 3"
• Thickness range: up to 100mm

Where is Super Tuff based and where does it serve?

Super Tuff's site and production facility are located at Glass House Unit 2, 5-9 Willenfield Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7BQ, United Kingdom. Recorded service areas for the business include London, Park Royal, West London, Greater London, the wider UK, Birmingham and Bristol, though these are service areas rather than additional office locations.

Frequently asked questions

When did Supertuff first invest in Lisec Waterjet Technology?

Supertuff invested in Lisec Waterjet Technology in 2007, becoming the first Glass Processing Company in the UK to do so, according to the company.

What thickness of glass can Super Tuff process using waterjet machining?

Super Tuff's waterjet processing covers a thickness range of 4mm to 19mm, with the resulting safety glass tested to BS EN 12150 and a maximum panel size of 6000mm x 3210mm.

Can Super Tuff process jumbo sized glass with CNC machining?

Yes. Super Tuff uses the Lisec KBF machine, described as the first of its kind in the UK, a vertical CNC machine capable of processing jumbo sized glass up to 100mm in thickness.

What edge finishes can Super Tuff apply to glass?

Super Tuff's full range processing capabilities include straight line polishing, bevelled edges, mitred edges, holes, socket and hinge cut outs, and various shaped glasses, covering thickness up to 19mm to BS EN 12150 standard.

What size holes can Super Tuff drill in glass?

Super Tuff drills holes in multiple diameters ranging from 1/8 inch up to 3 inches using diamond tipped drill bits, for glass up to 100mm thick, used in applications such as glass stairs, doors, shower screens and balustrades.