Flat Glass Fabrication

At Northwestern Glass Fab, we specialize in custom glass fabrication—it’s what we have done for over a century. If it can be done to glass, we can do it. We use the most modern equipment available and have experienced glass technicians with many years of experience creating high-quality custom glass products. See below for some examples of our specialties.

Flat Glass Fabrication

• Custom Cutting
• Tempering
• Insulating
• Edge Polishing
• Cut Outs and Notches
• Custom Shapes and Shape Polishing
• Vinyl Backing
• Sandblasting
• Clear Shielding
• Water Jet Cutting

Custom Glass Cutting

Our state-of-the-art glass cutting equipment provides precise, quality cuts every time. Because we are a full-service glass fabrication company, we can cut any flat glass product available. We can custom cut common glass items such as windows, mirrors, and doors. However, we even have the capabilities to custom cut other types of glass, such as cabinet glass, tabletop glass, shelving, and fireplace glass.

Tempering

New in 2018, Northwestern Glass Fab began operating a new 84” x 196” high-speed tempering oven. This oven is designed to service our glazing, commercial interiors, manufacturing, and store fixture customers. This, along with our existing glass fabrication capabilities means we do everything in our facility, allowing us the flexibility to meet your tight deadlines.

Insulated Units

Insulated glass units consist of two or more panes of glass that are separated using a spacer to create a space of air between them. They are then sealed around the edges to prevent moisture from penetrating that space. This glass fabrication technique helps to minimize the transfer of hot or cold air, making it an energy-efficient window option for homes and businesses. Rest assured, all of our insulated glass is IGCC certified and goes through multiple inspections to ensure a quality and effective product.

Edge Polishing

Edge polishing makes glass safer for handling, but its real purpose is to add a stylish finish to your glass purchase. Polishing the edges gives glass its “finished look” and is used in products such as shelving, glass walls, shower doors, etc. See below for many of the different options available from Northwestern Glass Fab. Click on the illustrations to the left to see more.

• Flat Polish. Typically the most popular choice of edgework, flat polished edges give you a high polished and glossy appearance, perfect for almost any application.
• Pencil Polish. This edge gives you a rounded edge rather than a flat edge. It is a smooth, glossy finish and is a popular style if you are looking for a different look.
• Beveled Edge. Beveled glass is perfect for an elegant look and is typically used in vanity mirrors, decorative mirrors, or tabletops.
• Miter. Using similar techniques as flat edge polishing, mitered glass edges are flattened down. However, the entire edge of the glass is then mitered at an angle, anywhere from 0° – 45°.