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Glass Cutting | PrecisionGlass
Fabrication Service

Precision Glass Cutting

Diamond wheel, waterjet, and scribe-and-break cutting for glass substrates of any shape — delivering clean edges, tight dimensional tolerances, and chip-free surfaces across all standard glass types.

±0.1 mm
Cutting Tolerance
<0.1 mm
Edge Chipping
0.3 mm
Min Glass Thickness
1200 mm
Max Substrate Length
3-Method
Cutting Technologies
Our Approach

Clean, Accurate Glass Cutting
for Every Geometry

Whether you need straight cuts, complex contours, or ultra-thin substrate dicing, our multi-method cutting capability covers the full range — from single prototype pieces to high-volume production batches.

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Diamond Wheel Cutting

High-speed diamond blade cutting for straight lines and rectangular formats — delivering consistent edge quality and tight dimensional tolerances on all glass types.

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Waterjet Cutting

Abrasive waterjet for complex contours, curves, and cutouts — no heat affected zone, suitable for thick glass and multi-layer assemblies.

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Scribe & Break

Precision scribe-and-break for thin glass and wafer-level substrates — clean separation along controlled scribe lines with minimal material loss.

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Custom Shape Cutting

CAD-driven cutting of arbitrary 2D profiles — circles, slots, L-shapes, and multi-step outlines on borosilicate, quartz, and optical glass.

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Ultra-Thin Glass Cutting

Specialized fixturing and controlled feed rates enable clean cutting of glass substrates as thin as 0.3 mm without cracking or edge delamination.

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Custom Requirements

Non-standard formats, special glass types, or post-cut edge finishing — contact our engineers to develop a complete cutting solution.

Process Details

Three Cutting Methods, One Complete Solution

Diamond wheel for precision straight cuts, waterjet for complex contours, and scribe-and-break for thin substrates — matched to your geometry, thickness, and edge quality requirements.

Diamond Wheel Cutting
Diamond Wheel Cutting
Method 01

Diamond Wheel Cutting

High-speed diamond blade cutting delivers consistent straight-line cuts on glass substrates of all standard types. Controlled feed rate, coolant flow, and blade selection ensure minimal edge chipping and tight dimensional accuracy — suitable for rectangular formats from prototype to high-volume production.

Cutting Tolerance
±0.1 mm Standard
Edge Chipping
<0.1 mm Max Chip Size
Glass Thickness
0.3–50 mm Full Range
Max Substrate
1200×1200 mm Per Setup
Cutting Speed
Up to 300 mm/min Material Dependent
Compatible Materials
All Types Borosilicate / Quartz / Float
  • CNC-controlled cutting path for repeatable dimensional accuracy
  • Coolant system minimizes thermal stress and edge micro-cracking
  • Blade grade selected per glass type and thickness for optimal edge quality
  • Post-cut edge grinding available as an integrated follow-on process
Waterjet Cutting
Waterjet Cutting
Method 02

Waterjet Cutting

Abrasive waterjet cutting handles complex 2D contours, curved profiles, and internal cutouts that diamond wheel cutting cannot achieve. The cold-cutting process generates no heat affected zone, making it suitable for thick glass, laminated assemblies, and thermally sensitive substrates where edge integrity is critical.

Contour Tolerance
±0.2 mm Complex Profile
Min Inside Radius
3 mm Internal Cutout
Max Thickness
100 mm Single Pass
Heat Affected Zone
None Cold Process
Max Substrate
1500×1500 mm Per Setup
Profile Type
Any 2D CAD-Driven
  • No tooling required — CAD file directly drives cutting path
  • Zero heat generation preserves glass structure and coating integrity
  • Suitable for circles, slots, notches, and multi-step outlines
  • Compatible with laminated glass, coated substrates, and bonded assemblies
Scribe and Break
Scribe & Break
Method 03

Scribe & Break

For thin glass and wafer-level substrates, precision scribe-and-break delivers clean separation with minimal kerf loss. A diamond or carbide scribe tip creates a controlled surface crack that propagates cleanly through the substrate thickness — ideal for high-volume dicing of display glass, optical wafers, and semiconductor substrates.

Scribe Tolerance
±0.05 mm Thin Substrate
Min Glass Thickness
0.1 mm With Support Fixture
Max Thickness
3 mm Scribe & Break Range
Kerf Width
<50 μm Material Loss
Edge Quality
Ra <0.5 μm Break Surface
Throughput
High Volume Batch Production
  • Minimal material loss — ideal for high-value glass substrates
  • Controlled scribe depth prevents subsurface damage propagation
  • Compatible with ultra-thin borosilicate, display glass, and optical wafers
  • High throughput suitable for batch dicing of wafer-level glass panels
Applications

Where Precision Glass Cutting Is Applied

From display panels to optical windows and microfluidic substrates — our cutting methods serve every industry where dimensional accuracy and chip-free edges are non-negotiable.

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Display & Cover Glass

Precision cutting of display panels, cover glass, and touch sensor substrates to tight dimensional specs

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Optical Windows & Filters

Clean-edge cutting of optical windows, bandpass filters, and beamsplitter substrates for imaging systems

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Microfluidics & Lab-on-Chip

Custom-shape cutting of glass substrates for microfluidic chip assembly and diagnostic device fabrication

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Semiconductor & MEMS

Wafer-level glass dicing and scribe-and-break for MEMS packaging and semiconductor substrate preparation

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Aerospace & Defense

Complex contour cutting of ruggedized optical and sensor glass components for airborne and space systems

How It Works

Our Glass Cutting Process Flow

From drawing review to final inspection — every cutting job follows a structured, documented workflow to ensure accurate dimensions and consistent edge quality batch after batch.

01

Drawing Review

CAD file and dimensional spec review — cutting method selected based on geometry and edge quality requirements

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Material Inspection

Incoming glass checked for thickness, flatness, and surface condition before cutting setup

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Fixturing & Setup

Substrate fixtured and cutting parameters configured — blade grade, feed rate, coolant, and path programmed

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First Article Check

First-piece dimensional verification before full batch production to confirm tolerance compliance

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Production Cutting

Full batch cutting with in-process monitoring — dimensions spot-checked at defined intervals

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Inspection & Shipment

Edge quality check, dimensional measurement, cleaning, and cleanroom packaging before dispatch

Get Started

Need Precision-Cut Glass Parts?

Share your drawing, material type, and required edge quality — our engineers will select the optimal cutting method and provide a detailed quotation within 2 business days.

3 Cutting Methods
Prototype to Production
NDA Available
2-Day Quote Turnaround

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Our team is always ready to deliver prompt and precise support for your needs.

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