Description
The Bullnose Ogee edge profile combines two classic design elements into a single sophisticated treatment, featuring smooth rounded bullnose on top transitioning to elegant ogee curves below. This template is specifically optimized for 2cm+2cm laminated granite applications, creating substantial 1.575-inch total thickness ideal for luxury residential and commercial installations. Granite's proven durability and timeless aesthetic appeal make it perfect foundation for this refined edge treatment showcasing natural stone's geological beauty through dimensional complexity. This template specifies 3500 RPM for primary roughing operations and 2500 RPM for critical seam polishing, with comprehensive 9-stage progression from 50 grit through final buffing at 4000 RPM bringing out granite's characteristic depth and mineral sparkle. The laminated construction joins 2cm slabs creating robust edges supporting the 1.5-inch profile depth while enabling creative design opportunities using contrasting granite selections. The combination of classic Bullnose Ogee aesthetics with granite's natural beauty creates edges perfect for traditional, transitional, and even contemporary installations where refined elegance is desired.
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The Bullnose Ogee edge profile combines two classic design elements into a single sophisticated treatment, featuring smooth rounded bullnose on top transitioning to elegant ogee curves below. This template is specifically optimized for 2cm+2cm laminated granite applications, creating substantial 1.575-inch total thickness ideal for luxury residential and commercial installations. Granite's proven durability and timeless aesthetic appeal make it perfect foundation for this refined edge treatment showcasing natural stone's geological beauty through dimensional complexity. This template specifies 3500 RPM for primary roughing operations and 2500 RPM for critical seam polishing, with comprehensive 9-stage progression from 50 grit through final buffing at 4000 RPM bringing out granite's characteristic depth and mineral sparkle. The laminated construction joins 2cm slabs creating robust edges supporting the 1.5-inch profile depth while enabling creative design opportunities using contrasting granite selections. The combination of classic Bullnose Ogee aesthetics with granite's natural beauty creates edges perfect for traditional, transitional, and even contemporary installations where refined elegance is desired.
Installation Overview
Fabricating Bullnose Ogee profiles on laminated granite requires precision execution of complex curved geometry combining convex and concave elements. Secure the laminated assembly ensuring adequate support distributed across the 1.575-inch total thickness. The 25mm roughing finger bit at 3500 RPM establishes fundamental profile shape combining smooth bullnose radius with flowing ogee curves below. Seam polishing at 2500 RPM proves critical for creating invisible lamination line at 0.787 inches joining the two 2cm layers into visually monolithic edge. The 1.5-inch profile depth displays granite's fascinating mineral composition and veining patterns across complex curved surfaces. The 9-stage polishing progression develops granite's natural depth and reflectivity, with each grit systematically refining surface quality. Proper bonding adhesives rated for granite create joints stronger than the stone itself when correctly applied under manufacturer specifications.
CNC Cutting Notes
CNC programming for Bullnose Ogee profiles demands careful toolpath development for complex curved geometry transitioning smoothly between bullnose and ogee sections. Use quality diamond-impregnated finger bits designed for natural stone - granite's Mohs 6-7 hardness causes moderate tool wear. Feed rates should maintain steady cutting action without inducing tool chatter potentially marring curved surfaces. The combined curves require multiple progressive roughing passes with reduced step-downs compared to simple profiles. Program smooth tangent transitions between bullnose radius and ogee curves avoiding visible faceting. The lamination seam at 0.787 inches requires special consideration - approach tangentially rather than perpendicularly preventing delamination stress. Cooling water provides lubrication for smooth curved cutting while managing heat and flushing granite particles. The template's precision geometry ensures consistent reproduction of the characteristic Bullnose Ogee profile across production runs.
Material Compatibility
This template achieves optimization exclusively for natural granite including popular varieties like Absolute Black, Uba Tuba, Baltic Brown, Santa Cecilia, and thousands of other igneous plutonic rocks. The moderate-high RPM ranges (2800-4000) and comprehensive 9-stage polishing progression address granite's crystalline structure and mixed-mineral composition. Parameters prove unsuitable for softer marble requiring reduced speeds, or engineered quartz needing modified approaches preventing resin damage. Granite's proven durability, heat resistance, and timeless natural beauty make it ideal for Bullnose Ogee profiles adding refinement to practical advantages. The laminated format works exceptionally well with granite as modern adhesives create bonds exceeding the stone's own structural strength. Suitable for both traditional installations honoring granite's classic appeal and contemporary designs appreciating natural materials.
Where to Buy
This DXF template is available as a free download from SlabWise's template library. Diamond polishing pads and quality finger bits available from major stone fabrication suppliers.