Glass Processing Capabilities
Custom glass fabrication for your project
When glass is part of a product, the application itself defines the requirements. Shape, safety, visual integration, mounting method and operating conditions determine how the glass needs to be developed and produced.
Contour Precision Glass supports these types of projects with custom glass fabrication for technical and design-driven applications, with a focus on curved and toughened glass. Additional processing techniques include sagging, melting, fusing, printing, drilling, grinding, bonding and surface finishing when the design requires it.
Depending on the project, glass components are developed as prototypes, single parts or small production series.
This page provides an overview of:
This page provides an overview of:
Curved and Toughened Glass
Curved and toughened glass are central to many (custom glass fabrication) projects at Contour Precision Glass. These solutions support designs that require a specific geometry combined with mechanical strength, thermal resistance or integration into an assembly.
Applications include lighting components, machine protection, display systems, vehicle parts and interior elements, where shape and durability both play a role. Depending on the project, Contour develops the glass as a prototype, single component or series production part.
For more detailed information, see the pages on curved glass and curved toughened glass.
Glass bending and forming
Glass bending creates shapes that follow the geometry and function of a product. Depending on the application, this may involve subtle curves, angled forms or more complex shaped glass.
Curved safety glass
Curved toughened glass combines formed glass with increased strength and thermal resistance. This supports designs where glass must withstand mechanical load, temperature changes or functional safety requirements.
Small-format toughened glass
In addition to curved safety glass, Contour also produces small-format toughened glass for technical products and specialised assemblies.
Additional Glass Processing
Printing and surface finishing
Contour can print or finish glass for both functional and visual purposes. Products requiring branding, masking, light control or decorative detailing use ceramic printing, coatings or sprayed finishes.
The selected finish depends on factors such as outdoor use, cleaning requirements, heat exposure and the desired appearance of the final product.
Glass sagging
Glass sagging creates glass with more pronounced depth or three-dimensional shapes. The process allows softer and more natural contours than standard bending techniques.
This allows sagged glass to support applications such as lighting, vehicle lighting and light domes.
Melting and fusing glass
Melting and fusing techniques make it possible to create layered glass, surface textures or more expressive visual effects. Multiple glass pieces can be fused together or shaped against a mould, depending on the desired appearance and application.
Designers apply these techniques in lighting, interior accessories, decorative objects and artistic glass elements.
Sandblasting and decorative treatments
Sandblasting and other decorative treatments can influence transparency, texture and light diffusion.
These finishes support both functional and visual requirements in applications such as lighting, display systems and interior components.
Cutting, grinding and drilling
Custom glass parts often require precise cutting, edge finishing or drilled openings for mounting and assembly.
Contour regularly combines these operations with bending or toughening processes, depending on the final component design.
Bonding and assembly
Contour can also bond glass to other materials or prepare it as part of a larger assembly.
Projects requiring clean visual integration or transparent adhesive joints use UV bonding. During development, attention is given to how the glass will be mounted and used in the product.
Glass Types We Work With
Float and extra clear glass
Many custom glass fabrication projects use float glass and extra clear low-iron glass.
Extra clear glass helps maintain colour accuracy and optical transparency in the final product. Both materials can be processed through bending, toughening, printing and finishing operations depending on the design.
Borosilicate and heat-resistant glass
For applications involving elevated temperatures or thermal fluctuations, borosilicate and other heat-resistant glass types can offer advantages in stability and durability.
Technical equipment, lighting products and protective viewing applications frequently use these materials. Processing possibilities depend on the selected material and the required operations.
Ceramic and coloured glass
Applications exposed to high temperatures frequently use ceramic glass. While it cannot be bent or toughened, it can still be cut, drilled, ground and surface treated.
Coloured glass can support visual integration within a product or interior concept. Depending on the material and finish, different levels of transparency and colour intensity are possible.
Combining Techniques in One Project
Most projects combine multiple glass operations within a single development or production process.
A glass component may require bending, toughening, printing, drilling and assembly preparation before manufacturers can integrate it into the final product. Choices related to geometry, safety, optics and finishing often influence each other throughout the project.
That’s why manufacturability and feasibility play a role early in development discussions. Prototype then help evaluate technical possibilities, tolerances and visual outcomes before production starts.
Depending on the project, Contour supports:
Combining Techniques in One Project
Most projects combine multiple glass operations within a single development or production process.
A glass component may require bending, toughening, printing, drilling and assembly preparation before manufacturers can integrate it into the final product. Choices related to geometry, safety, optics and finishing often influence each other throughout the project.
That’s why manufacturability and feasibility play a role early in development discussions. Prototype then help evaluate technical possibilities, tolerances and visual outcomes before production starts.
Depending on the project, Contour supports:
Your Glass Project
The right combination of glass processing techniques depends on the function, geometry and requirements of the final product.
Contour Precision Glass supports projects involving curved, toughened and specialised glass components, from feasibility and prototyping to production.
If you would like to discuss the possibilities for your project, feel free to get in touch.