Innovative Craftsmanship: Van Dijken Glas' Unique Techniques Redefining Glass Excellence.
Innovative Craftsmanship: Van Dijken Glas' Unique Techniques Redefining Glass Excellence.
Innovative Craftsmanship: Van Dijken Glas' Unique Techniques Redefining Glass Excellence.
Innovative Craftsmanship: Van Dijken Glas' Unique Techniques Redefining Glass Excellence.
TECHNIQUES • TECHNIQUES
Glass Cutting
Glass Cutting
Polishing
Polishing
Model Grinding
Model Grinding
Drilling and Milling
Drilling and Milling
Facet
Facet
Miter
Miter
Sandblasting
Sandblasting
Tempering
Tempering
UV Bonding
UV Bonding
Laminating
Laminating
Curved Glass
Curved Glass
Digitising and Digital Measuring
Digitising and Digital Measuring
Packaging
Packaging
Printing
Printing
Color Lam
Color Lam
Lasering
Lasering
Coatings
Coatings
Special Lamination
Special Lamination
We specialize in the artful integration of transparent color laminated solutions, enabling subtle color infusions or vibrant statement pieces.
We specialize in the artful integration of transparent color laminated solutions, enabling subtle color infusions or vibrant statement pieces.
Techniques
We specialize in the artful integration of transparent color laminated solutions, enabling subtle color infusions or vibrant statement pieces.
We specialize in the artful integration of transparent color laminated solutions, enabling subtle color infusions or vibrant statement pieces.
We specialize in the artful integration of transparent color laminated solutions, enabling subtle color infusions or vibrant statement pieces.
We specialize in the artful integration of transparent color laminated solutions, enabling subtle color infusions or vibrant statement pieces.
Techniques
Glass Cutting
We master the art of cutting, both laminated and monolithic glass. With advanced, computer-controlled cutting tables, we can realize both models and rectangular shapes with precision. Our glass cutting capacity ranges from 3 mm to 19 mm thickness.
Glass Cutting
We master the art of cutting, both laminated and monolithic glass. With advanced, computer-controlled cutting tables, we can realize both models and rectangular shapes with precision. Our glass cutting capacity ranges from 3 mm to 19 mm thickness.
Polishing
After cutting the glass, sharp edges are removed through grinding and polishing. This process, known as "Poli," includes coarse pre-grinding, fine re-grinding, and finally polishing.
The maximum thickness that can be processed is 55 mm, with which we strive to achieve a high-quality finish that is not only functional, but also aesthetically pleasing to the highest standards.
Polishing
After cutting the glass, sharp edges are removed through grinding and polishing. This process, known as "Poli," includes coarse pre-grinding, fine re-grinding, and finally polishing.
The maximum thickness that can be processed is 55 mm, with which we strive to achieve a high-quality finish that is not only functional, but also aesthetically pleasing to the highest standards.
Model Grinding
Using CNC machines, we can craft a wide range of shapes, from organic contours to precise circles, including detailed recesses and holes. We offer various edge finishes, allowing for either a matte or polished look to meet specific design requirements.
Model Grinding
Using CNC machines, we can craft a wide range of shapes, from organic contours to precise circles, including detailed recesses and holes. We offer various edge finishes, allowing for either a matte or polished look to meet specific design requirements.
Drilling and Milling
For combining glass with other elements, such as hardware, we use carefully placed holes and cutouts. Whether it's CNC-controlled drilling machines or manual drilling and milling, we work with precision in each operation.
Drilling and Milling
For combining glass with other elements, such as hardware, we use carefully placed holes and cutouts. Whether it's CNC-controlled drilling machines or manual drilling and milling, we work with precision in each operation.
Facet/Miter
Facet is a beveled edge of a specific width on the edge of the glass. Almost all types of glass, regardless of thickness, can be equipped with a carefully ground beveled edge. The width of the facet is proportional to the thickness of the glass; the thicker the glass, the wider the facet can be made. Double facet grinding is also possible.
Facet/Miter
Facet is a beveled edge of a specific width on the edge of the glass. Almost all types of glass, regardless of thickness, can be equipped with a carefully ground beveled edge. The width of the facet is proportional to the thickness of the glass; the thicker the glass, the wider the facet can be made. Double facet grinding is also possible.
Miter
Miter grinding is a similar operation to polishing, where the grinding wheels are at a variable angle of 0 to 45 degrees against the glass. The thickness of the glass is ground and/or polished, possibly with the retention of a residual value.
Miter
Miter grinding is a similar operation to polishing, where the grinding wheels are at a variable angle of 0 to 45 degrees against the glass. The thickness of the glass is ground and/or polished, possibly with the retention of a residual value.
Sandblasting
Sandblasting involves blasting sand mixed with air at high pressure onto the glass. Using this method, we can partly or fully frost glass, but also, for example, mirrors. This includes lines, blocks, drawings, and company logos. Besides these possibilities, we can also sandblast in gradations and thus create a gradient from matte to transparent.
Sandblasting
Sandblasting involves blasting sand mixed with air at high pressure onto the glass. Using this method, we can partly or fully frost glass, but also, for example, mirrors. This includes lines, blocks, drawings, and company logos. Besides these possibilities, we can also sandblast in gradations and thus create a gradient from matte to transparent.
Tempering
After tempering, glass becomes five times stronger and more impact-resistant, with enhanced bend and break strength, and better resistance to mechanical stress. It breaks into small, safer pieces, reducing cut risks. Additionally, tempered glass withstands higher temperatures more effectively.
Tempering
After tempering, glass becomes five times stronger and more impact-resistant, with enhanced bend and break strength, and better resistance to mechanical stress. It breaks into small, safer pieces, reducing cut risks. Additionally, tempered glass withstands higher temperatures more effectively.
UV Bonding
We expertly join glass pieces invisibly and firmly with UV bonding, using aerospace-derived techniques for seamless, durable connections. This process, done in our UV bonding department, requires specific adhesives to achieve clear, strong bonds quickly. Tests confirm these bonds are more reliable than the glass itself.
UV Bonding
We expertly join glass pieces invisibly and firmly with UV bonding, using aerospace-derived techniques for seamless, durable connections. This process, done in our UV bonding department, requires specific adhesives to achieve clear, strong bonds quickly. Tests confirm these bonds are more reliable than the glass itself.
Laminating
In our factory, we make laminated glass without using an autoclave, offering both untempered and (semi-)tempered versions. We laminate using clear, matte, or colored films.
Laminating
In our factory, we make laminated glass without using an autoclave, offering both untempered and (semi-)tempered versions. We laminate using clear, matte, or colored films.
Curved Glass
Curved glass, merging glass benefits with organic elegance, is shaped by heating and bending it, then cooling to eliminate stress. It's widely used in architecture for features like shopping arcades, skylights, and verandas, and indoors for items like shower walls and curved glass desks.
Curved Glass
Curved glass, merging glass benefits with organic elegance, is shaped by heating and bending it, then cooling to eliminate stress. It's widely used in architecture for features like shopping arcades, skylights, and verandas, and indoors for items like shower walls and curved glass desks.
Digitising and Digital Measuring
The process involves converting physical molds into digital formats for easier modification and storage. It also includes using digital tools like 3D scanning or laser measurement to accurately capture the dimensions of spaces or shapes. These methods ensure precise planning and execution for installations or constructions.
Digitising and Digital Measuring
The process involves converting physical molds into digital formats for easier modification and storage. It also includes using digital tools like 3D scanning or laser measurement to accurately capture the dimensions of spaces or shapes. These methods ensure precise planning and execution for installations or constructions.
Packaging
Through our experience with shipping glass worldwide, we have specialized and refined our packing process to the point that it poses no challenge, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of our products to any destination.
Packaging
Through our experience with shipping glass worldwide, we have specialized and refined our packing process to the point that it poses no challenge, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of our products to any destination.
Printing
We offer two printing services: Color Lam for high-resolution, translucent prints with extensive customization options (see delivery document), and UV/Inkjet for precise single-layer glass prints. Both methods deliver quality and versatility for any project requirement.
Printing
We offer two printing services: Color Lam for high-resolution, translucent prints with extensive customization options (see delivery document), and UV/Inkjet for precise single-layer glass prints. Both methods deliver quality and versatility for any project requirement.
Color Lam
The technology offers unmatched transparency, vibrant colors, and a crystal-clear appearance, setting an industry standard. Its wide color spectrum, high-resolution printing, and lamination options with various glass types enable limitless design possibilities.
Color Lam
The technology offers unmatched transparency, vibrant colors, and a crystal-clear appearance, setting an industry standard. Its wide color spectrum, high-resolution printing, and lamination options with various glass types enable limitless design possibilities.
Lasering
Glass lasering allows for the creation of diverse shapes, offering the option to highlight lasered details by lighting up the glass panel or to prominently display intricate logos and designs.
Lasering
Glass lasering allows for the creation of diverse shapes, offering the option to highlight lasered details by lighting up the glass panel or to prominently display intricate logos and designs.
Coatings
Glass coatings improve durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetics, offering scratch, stain, and UV resistance, along with decorative options like tints and patterns. They're widely used in automotive and architecture for enhanced performance and design.
Coatings
Glass coatings improve durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetics, offering scratch, stain, and UV resistance, along with decorative options like tints and patterns. They're widely used in automotive and architecture for enhanced performance and design.
Special Lamination
Our special lamination service includes embedding mesh within glass layers, enhancing both aesthetics and durability. Open to using a variety of materials, we welcome challenges to innovate beyond conventional lamination. This approach enables custom, creative solutions for unique design and structural needs.
Special Lamination
Our special lamination service includes embedding mesh within glass layers, enhancing both aesthetics and durability. Open to using a variety of materials, we welcome challenges to innovate beyond conventional lamination. This approach enables custom, creative solutions for unique design and structural needs.
