Description
The bullnose ogee edge profile represents the gold standard in luxury granite countertop fabrication, combining timeless elegance with sophisticated craftsmanship. This classic edge treatment pairs a gracefully rounded bullnose curve at the top edge with an elegant ogee S-curve detail below, creating depth, dimension, and play of light that showcases the natural beauty and crystalline structure inherent in granite stone. Designed specifically for standard 3cm (1-3/16 inch) granite slabs, this profile adds substantial visual weight and architectural presence to any countertop installation. Granite's unique combination of hardness, durability, and natural variation makes it one of the most popular choices for premium countertop applications. This template incorporates polishing parameters specifically optimized for granite's polycrystalline structure, with an extended eleven-position polishing progression that develops the deep mirror finish and rich depth characteristic of properly fabricated granite edges. The sequence advances through progressively finer diamond grits from 50 through 8000, each position carefully calibrated for optimal cutting efficiency and surface development on natural granite. With typical upcharges of $25 per linear foot above standard edge profiles, the bullnose ogee edge delivers exceptional value for discerning clients seeking distinctive luxury detailing. This professional DXF template provides complete specifications including dimensional geometry, tool sequences, and the comprehensive polishing progression required to achieve showroom-quality results consistently in production environments working with natural granite materials.
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The bullnose ogee edge profile represents the gold standard in luxury granite countertop fabrication, combining timeless elegance with sophisticated craftsmanship. This classic edge treatment pairs a gracefully rounded bullnose curve at the top edge with an elegant ogee S-curve detail below, creating depth, dimension, and play of light that showcases the natural beauty and crystalline structure inherent in granite stone. Designed specifically for standard 3cm (1-3/16 inch) granite slabs, this profile adds substantial visual weight and architectural presence to any countertop installation. Granite's unique combination of hardness, durability, and natural variation makes it one of the most popular choices for premium countertop applications. This template incorporates polishing parameters specifically optimized for granite's polycrystalline structure, with an extended eleven-position polishing progression that develops the deep mirror finish and rich depth characteristic of properly fabricated granite edges. The sequence advances through progressively finer diamond grits from 50 through 8000, each position carefully calibrated for optimal cutting efficiency and surface development on natural granite. With typical upcharges of $25 per linear foot above standard edge profiles, the bullnose ogee edge delivers exceptional value for discerning clients seeking distinctive luxury detailing. This professional DXF template provides complete specifications including dimensional geometry, tool sequences, and the comprehensive polishing progression required to achieve showroom-quality results consistently in production environments working with natural granite materials.
Installation Overview
Installation begins with inspection of the 3cm granite slab for any pre-existing edge chips, fissures, or mineral inclusions that might affect edge profile integrity. CNC programming commences with a 20mm roughing finger bit operating at 2800 RPM to establish the basic bullnose-ogee geometry, followed by a secondary roughing pass at reduced speed (2380 RPM) and fine depth increment to refine the profile shape and reduce the amount of material requiring removal during polishing. The extended polishing progression starts with aggressive 50 grit metal bond at 2240 RPM, advancing through eleven total positions including 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000, 6000, and 8000 grit resin bond stages with gradually increasing spindle speeds reaching 3520 RPM at the finest grits. The final buffing operation at 3200 RPM develops the brilliant mirror finish that makes granite edges so visually striking. Each polishing position requires adequate water flow to control heat and evacuate the mineral-rich slurry produced during granite polishing. The complete progression typically requires 3-4 minutes per linear foot of edge, with the extended grit sequence ensuring smooth transitions between polishing stages without visible scratches or haze in the finished surface.
CNC Cutting Notes
CNC operations on granite benefit from the material's relatively predictable machining characteristics and forgiving nature compared to more brittle materials. The dual roughing passes prepare the edge surface for polishing while minimizing stress on diamond tooling during the finishing operations. Initial roughing at 2800 RPM with moderate feed rates of 80-100 inches per minute efficiently removes bulk material, while the secondary fine roughing pass at 2380 RPM refines the profile geometry and creates an optimal surface texture for the polishing progression to build upon. The extended eleven-position polishing sequence is essential for developing the characteristic deep luster of properly finished granite edges, with each grit stage removing the scratches left by the previous position while introducing progressively finer surface texture. Spindle speeds gradually increase from 2240 RPM at 50 grit to 3520 RPM at 8000 grit, with the increasing speeds compensating for the reduced aggressiveness of finer diamond grits. Feed rates during polishing should be maintained at consistent 40-60 inches per minute to ensure uniform surface development. Tool wear on granite is generally moderate and predictable, with roughing bits typically requiring replacement or re-tipping every 40-60 linear feet and polishing pads rotating or replacing every 50-80 linear feet depending on granite hardness and grit size.
Material Compatibility
This template is precision-optimized specifically for natural granite stone and its characteristic polycrystalline igneous structure. The extended polishing progression through 8000 grit is particularly well-suited to granite's mineral composition, which responds beautifully to the comprehensive grit sequence by developing exceptional depth and mirror-like reflectivity. The moderate RPM specifications balance cutting efficiency with surface quality for the typical hardness range of commercial granite materials. Engineered quartz requires lower RPMs to prevent resin burn and typically stops polishing at 3000 grit. Marble demands reduced speeds and modified grit progressions starting at 100 or 200 grit to prevent surface etching and damage. Quartzite requires 10-15% higher RPMs to maintain effective cutting action on its harder crystalline structure. Ultracompact sintered surfaces need significantly elevated parameters with specialized diamond tooling. Porcelain slabs require different engagement strategies to prevent chipping. For optimal results on other materials, consult the material-specific versions of this template available for quartz, marble, quartzite, ultracompact, and porcelain surfaces, each refined for its particular material characteristics.
Where to Buy
Access this professional granite edge profile template through immediate download from the Slabwise template library at no cost. The complete DXF package includes all geometric specifications, dual roughing sequences, and the comprehensive eleven-position polishing progression optimized specifically for natural granite fabrication. For diamond tooling and supplies, consult professional stone fabrication distributors including Braxton-Bragg, Weha USA, Grinderpro, Alpha Professional Tools, Tenax USA, or regional suppliers specializing in natural stone fabrication equipment. Quality matters significantly with polishing pads, as premium pads from manufacturers like Alpha, Weha, Stadea, or professional-grade imports provide superior finish quality and longer working life compared to economy alternatives. The extended progression through 8000 grit requires investment in the full range of premium polishing pads but delivers the exceptional surface quality that justifies luxury edge pricing. This template is compatible with all professional CNC stone fabrication equipment from Intermac, GMM, Breton, Park Industries, Comandulli, and other manufacturers when configured for natural stone edge profiling operations.