Description
This universal eased/straight edge template for 3cm+2cm laminated countertops serves as the baseline profile for fabricators who work across multiple stone types or need a reliable starting point for custom material calibration. The standard polishing parameters at 3500 RPM roughing and a progressive sequence up to 4000 RPM provide safe, effective results on most natural and engineered stone surfaces. With a combined profile height of 1.969 inches, the laminated construction achieves the popular two-inch thick appearance that dominates residential kitchen design. Use this template as-is for general fabrication or as a foundation to adjust speeds for specific material requirements.
Related Templates
Eased/Straight Edge Profile (Granite) - 2cm+2cm Laminated
Eased/Straight Edge Profile (Marble) - 2cm+2cm Laminated
Eased/Straight Edge Profile (Porcelain) - 2cm+2cm Laminated
Eased/Straight Edge Profile (Quartz (Engineered)) - 2cm+2cm Laminated
This universal eased/straight edge template for 3cm+2cm laminated countertops serves as the baseline profile for fabricators who work across multiple stone types or need a reliable starting point for custom material calibration. The standard polishing parameters at 3500 RPM roughing and a progressive sequence up to 4000 RPM provide safe, effective results on most natural and engineered stone surfaces. With a combined profile height of 1.969 inches, the laminated construction achieves the popular two-inch thick appearance that dominates residential kitchen design. Use this template as-is for general fabrication or as a foundation to adjust speeds for specific material requirements.
Installation Overview
The universal eased/straight laminated template provides balanced parameters suitable for most countertop stone types. Begin by preparing the laminated slab, ensuring the 3cm top piece and 2cm bottom strip are bonded with a high-quality structural epoxy at the seam position of 0.787 inches from the bottom face. Allow full cure time per the adhesive manufacturer's specifications. Load the DXF into your CNC software and set the 25mm roughing finger bit at 3500 RPM with a feed rate of 50-70 IPM, which provides a safe middle ground for natural and engineered stones. The seam polishing pass at 2500 RPM should be run along the lamination joint to blend the transition before moving to the main polishing sequence. Progress through the eight polishing positions from 50 grit metal bond at 2800 RPM through 3000 grit resin bond at 4000 RPM, finishing with the buff pad. This template uses conservative parameters that prioritize consistent results across materials rather than maximum speed for any single stone type. If you are fabricating a specific material repeatedly, consider switching to the material-specific variant for optimized performance.
CNC Cutting Notes
Standard parameters work across most materials. Roughing at 3500 RPM with 50-70 IPM feed rate provides safe cutting on natural and engineered stones. Seam polishing at 2500 RPM blends the lamination joint. Metal bond positions run at 2800-3000 RPM, transitioning to resin bonds from 3200-4000 RPM. The buff pad finishes at 4000 RPM. Use 0.5mm stepover as the default. Water flow of 2-3 GPM is adequate for most materials at these settings. These parameters represent a conservative baseline; increase RPMs by 5-10 percent for harder materials or decrease by 5-10 percent for softer stones like marble.
Material Compatibility
This universal template is designed to produce acceptable results across the full range of countertop materials including granite, marble, engineered quartz, quartzite, porcelain, and ultracompact surfaces. However, each material category has specific requirements that the material-specific template variants address more precisely. Marble fabricators should consider reducing RPMs by 10 percent to prevent surface damage, while quartzite and ultracompact fabricators should increase speeds by 5-10 percent for effective material removal. This template is ideal for shops that process a variety of materials and want a single reliable starting configuration.
Where to Buy
Universal polishing pad sets covering all stone types are available from GranQuartz, Braxton-Bragg, Alpha Professional Tools, and Weha. Multi-material pad kits offer the best value for shops working across different stone categories.