Description
The cove ogee edge profile brings timeless elegance to marble countertops through its distinctive dual-curve design that combines a graceful cove at the top with a flowing ogee below. This luxury edge treatment is particularly stunning on marble, where the material's natural veining follows the curves to create dramatic visual movement. Our precision-engineered DXF template provides complete specifications for CNC machining this sophisticated profile on 3cm marble slabs while protecting the stone's softer surface from machining damage. Marble requires special consideration during edge profiling due to its calcite-based composition and relative softness compared to granite or quartzite. This template incorporates marble-specific machining parameters, including reduced RPM settings and a modified polishing sequence that starts at 100-grit rather than the more aggressive 50-grit used for harder stones. The lower starting grit prevents surface tearing and excessive heat buildup that can dull or discolor marble. With proper technique using these optimized parameters, the cove ogee profile reveals marble's full beauty while maintaining structural integrity across the 1.5-inch profile depth.
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The cove ogee edge profile brings timeless elegance to marble countertops through its distinctive dual-curve design that combines a graceful cove at the top with a flowing ogee below. This luxury edge treatment is particularly stunning on marble, where the material's natural veining follows the curves to create dramatic visual movement. Our precision-engineered DXF template provides complete specifications for CNC machining this sophisticated profile on 3cm marble slabs while protecting the stone's softer surface from machining damage. Marble requires special consideration during edge profiling due to its calcite-based composition and relative softness compared to granite or quartzite. This template incorporates marble-specific machining parameters, including reduced RPM settings and a modified polishing sequence that starts at 100-grit rather than the more aggressive 50-grit used for harder stones. The lower starting grit prevents surface tearing and excessive heat buildup that can dull or discolor marble. With proper technique using these optimized parameters, the cove ogee profile reveals marble's full beauty while maintaining structural integrity across the 1.5-inch profile depth.
Installation Overview
Installing a cove ogee profile on marble demands gentler machining approaches than harder natural stones. Secure the 3cm marble slab with padded clamps to prevent bruising or cracking at pressure points. Begin profiling with a 20mm roughing finger bit at 2520 RPM—notably lower than granite settings to prevent heat damage to the calcium carbonate structure. The secondary roughing pass runs at 2142 RPM with fine depth adjustments to establish smooth curves without surface tearing. Constant water flow is essential not only for cooling but also for removing marble dust that can create a slurry that scratches the surface. Take extra care around veins and natural fissures, reducing feed rate when approaching these features to prevent chipping or fracture propagation.
CNC Cutting Notes
Marble's Mohs hardness of 3-4 requires significantly different CNC parameters than harder stones. The initial roughing bit operates at 2520 RPM rather than the 2800+ RPM used for granite—this reduced speed prevents frictional heat that can cause calcite decomposition and surface dulling. Feed rates should be slower and more deliberate, allowing the diamond segments to cut rather than fracture the material. The cove section is particularly vulnerable to surface damage; maintain steady pressure without forcing the tool. White and light-colored marbles show machining marks more readily than darker varieties, making proper technique especially critical. Diamond tooling should be specifically rated for softer natural stones—granite-rated bits may be too aggressive. Monitor the surface continuously during profiling; any signs of burning or excessive heating indicate RPM or feed rate adjustments are needed.
Material Compatibility
This template is engineered specifically for natural marble with typical softness characteristics (Mohs 3-4). The 100-grit starting point in the polishing sequence is crucial—50-grit would be too aggressive and could tear the marble surface rather than polishing it. The reduced RPM settings throughout the tool sequence prevent heat-related damage common when using granite parameters on marble. Softer marbles like Carrara, Calacatta, and Statuario respond beautifully to these settings, while harder marbles like Emperador may tolerate slightly higher speeds. Highly veined or fractured marbles require extra caution regardless of base hardness. The profile works best on solid, stable marble without excessive natural fissuring that could propagate during machining.
Where to Buy
Professional-grade DXF templates for marble edge profiles are available for immediate download from SlabWise. The template package includes marble-specific machining parameters and detailed polishing progressions designed to protect softer stone surfaces. Diamond tooling rated for soft natural stones can be sourced from specialty stone fabrication suppliers. Many distributors offer marble-specific profiling wheels and polishing pads that complement the specifications in this template for optimal results.