Description
The demi bullnose edge profile provides an elegant curved finish for 2cm ultracompact surfaces including Dekton, Neolith, and other sintered stone materials. These advanced engineered materials represent the cutting edge of surface technology, combining raw materials through extreme pressure and heat to create products with exceptional density, UV resistance, and thermal stability. The gentle radius of the demi bullnose complements ultracompact's contemporary aesthetic while maintaining the material's technical performance advantages. This template features specialized parameters developed specifically for sintered stone's unique characteristics. With starting RPMs of 3465 for roughing and progressive speeds up to 4158 RPM during polishing, these settings account for ultracompact's extreme hardness that exceeds even natural quartzite. The profile works exceptionally well in modern architectural applications where ultracompact surfaces are specified for their superior performance in high-traffic areas, outdoor installations, and commercial environments. The $12 per linear foot upcharge reflects the specialized diamond tooling and extended processing time required for these premium materials.
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The demi bullnose edge profile provides an elegant curved finish for 2cm ultracompact surfaces including Dekton, Neolith, and other sintered stone materials. These advanced engineered materials represent the cutting edge of surface technology, combining raw materials through extreme pressure and heat to create products with exceptional density, UV resistance, and thermal stability. The gentle radius of the demi bullnose complements ultracompact's contemporary aesthetic while maintaining the material's technical performance advantages. This template features specialized parameters developed specifically for sintered stone's unique characteristics. With starting RPMs of 3465 for roughing and progressive speeds up to 4158 RPM during polishing, these settings account for ultracompact's extreme hardness that exceeds even natural quartzite. The profile works exceptionally well in modern architectural applications where ultracompact surfaces are specified for their superior performance in high-traffic areas, outdoor installations, and commercial environments. The $12 per linear foot upcharge reflects the specialized diamond tooling and extended processing time required for these premium materials.
Installation Overview
Fabricating ultracompact surfaces demands industrial-grade equipment and premium diamond tooling due to the material's unprecedented density and hardness. Secure the 2cm slab with robust fixturing systems capable of withstanding the substantial cutting forces generated during edge profiling. The CNC sequence begins with a 20mm roughing finger bit at 3465 RPM—the highest speed among standard slab materials. The nine-position polishing sequence starts with 50-grit metal bond diamonds at 2772 RPM and progresses through each successive grit level with carefully calibrated speed increases. Ultracompact materials require extended dwell times at each polishing stage compared to natural stone, allowing the diamonds adequate contact time to refine the extremely dense surface. Conclude with buffing at 3960 RPM to achieve the characteristic high-gloss finish.
CNC Cutting Notes
Ultracompact fabrication requires specialized considerations beyond standard stone processing. Use only diamond tooling specifically rated for sintered stone or ultracompact materials—standard granite tooling will wear extremely rapidly and produce poor results. Maintain aggressive coolant flow throughout all operations, as the material's density generates significant heat despite its thermal resistance. Feed rates should be conservative, typically 40-60 inches per minute, with particular attention to avoiding rapid acceleration or deceleration that can cause micro-chipping. Monitor tooling condition continuously and replace pads at the first sign of glazing. Many fabricators find that starting at coarser grits and extending polishing time at each stage produces superior results compared to rushing through the sequence.
Material Compatibility
This template is engineered exclusively for 2cm ultracompact surfaces including Dekton by Cosentino, Neolith by TheSize, and similar sintered stone products. These materials share common fabrication characteristics due to their manufacturing process involving extreme pressure and heat that creates a non-porous, extraordinarily dense product. The template is not compatible with natural stone, porcelain tile, or standard engineered quartz, all of which have different hardness profiles and require distinct machining parameters. For ultracompact slabs of different thicknesses, use the corresponding thickness-specific template variants.
Where to Buy
This professional demi bullnose edge profile DXF template is available as a free download from SlabWise. The template includes comprehensive geometric specifications, CNC tool paths, and ultracompact-optimized machining parameters developed through extensive fabrication testing. Compatible with all major stone fabrication CAD/CAM platforms including AlphaCAM, Vectric, and EnRoute software systems.