Description
Ultracompact surfaces like Dekton and Neolith represent the cutting edge of engineered surface technology, and fabricating them requires tooling parameters that differ substantially from both natural stone and standard engineered quartz. This eased/straight edge template for 2cm+2cm laminated ultracompact slabs specifies the highest RPM ranges in the eased profile family, with roughing at 3850 RPM and polishing reaching 4400 RPM at the buff stage. The sintered manufacturing process creates a material with near-zero porosity and exceptional hardness that demands diamond tooling at every stage. At 1-9/16 inches total laminated thickness, the profile delivers the visual heft of premium solid stone while leveraging ultracompact's superior resistance to heat, UV, and chemical exposure.
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Ultracompact surfaces like Dekton and Neolith represent the cutting edge of engineered surface technology, and fabricating them requires tooling parameters that differ substantially from both natural stone and standard engineered quartz. This eased/straight edge template for 2cm+2cm laminated ultracompact slabs specifies the highest RPM ranges in the eased profile family, with roughing at 3850 RPM and polishing reaching 4400 RPM at the buff stage. The sintered manufacturing process creates a material with near-zero porosity and exceptional hardness that demands diamond tooling at every stage. At 1-9/16 inches total laminated thickness, the profile delivers the visual heft of premium solid stone while leveraging ultracompact's superior resistance to heat, UV, and chemical exposure.
Installation Overview
Laminating ultracompact slabs requires specialized adhesives and surface preparation techniques distinct from those used with natural stone or engineered quartz. The sintered surface has virtually no porosity, so mechanical bonding is essential. Sand both bonding faces with 60-grit diamond paper to create micro-abrasions that give the adhesive purchase. Use a structural methacrylate adhesive rated for sintered surfaces, as standard polyester and epoxy formulations may not achieve adequate bond strength on these materials. Apply the adhesive in a consistent layer and clamp with even pressure across the full surface area. Allow a minimum eight-hour cure in controlled shop conditions before machining. When routing the eased profile, the 25mm roughing finger bit at 3850 RPM should be fed at 30-45 IPM with maximum coolant flow. Ultracompact materials generate extreme heat during cutting and will thermal-shock crack if water delivery is interrupted even briefly. The polishing sequence spans nine positions from 50 grit metal bond at 3080 RPM through 3000 grit resin at 4400 RPM. Each position requires fresh, sharp pads, as ultracompact's hardness glazes worn abrasives rapidly. The seam polishing pass at 2750 RPM demands particular care, as the lamination adhesive line can appear as a distinct color band if not thoroughly refined. Apply no sealers to the finished edge, as ultracompact surfaces are inherently impervious to moisture and staining.
CNC Cutting Notes
Ultracompact surfaces demand the most aggressive CNC parameters of any countertop material. Set roughing at 3850 RPM with 30-45 IPM feed and 0.035 inch maximum depth per pass. Use exclusively diamond-segment tooling rated for sintered surfaces, as carbide and standard metal bond tools will dull within inches. Coolant flow must be continuous and high-pressure, directed precisely at the tool-material interface. During polishing, ramp RPM from 3080 up to 4400 progressively across the nine pad positions. Run polishing passes at 20-35 IPM with at least 60 percent overlap. Replace polishing pads preemptively on ultracompact work, as a glazed pad generates heat without cutting and risks thermal cracking the slab edge.
Material Compatibility
This template is designed for sintered ultracompact surfaces including Cosentino Dekton, TheSize Neolith, Lapitec, and similar products manufactured through high-temperature sintering of mineral particles. These materials typically exceed Mohs hardness 8 and have water absorption rates below 0.1 percent. Standard thickness options of 8mm, 12mm, and 20mm are available, but only 20mm (2cm) slabs should be used for this laminated edge template. Thinner ultracompact panels require specialized backing and reinforcement before lamination that falls outside this template's scope. Color-through products produce the most seamless laminated edge appearance.
Where to Buy
Ultracompact slabs are distributed through Cosentino (Dekton), TheSize (Neolith), and Lapitec dealer networks. Contact your regional representative for slab availability, as these specialty products often require advance ordering for specific colors and thicknesses.