On The Edge

Creating the process for fabricating the sampling of edge profiles you see here was fun; from instructing step-by-step how they should be machined, to researching profile bits and cutting techniques for achieving the best quality profile.

This countertop made from Lumicor Java brings the semblance of the great northwest to the indoors; gloss finished edge full bull nose profile, UV sealed.

  

There is a first time for everything. This was a first for Lumicor, reverse wedge profile. To make things more interesting; this profile is hand machined in two steps, on a curved shape. Once the color is cut away, you can see the sparkle of the acrylic highlighted by the luminous color backed by chrome. The customer was thrilled with our sample and ordered a conference table with this elegant profile.

Using Lumicor Luminous with custom layers of color on both faces gives the appearance of added depth. When you machine dado’s revealing the clear acrylic you create 3-dimensional patters.

      


 When the machined detail is offset, you create even more dimension by adding shades of color to the pattern.

Problem solving is one thing I really enjoy doing. The process of resolving design issues and guiding people through the process of accomplishing their design goals is very rewarding. This customer had a problem with the metal frame, it was fabricated too small to fit the decorative panel. We walked through how to machine a rabbet into the edges of the decorative panel on both faces creating a ‘tongue’ that would fit into the U-channel. We also produced a template that is used to mill out for the hardware knuckle. 

Adding edgework and profiles to an already stunning product creates unlimited possibilities in design.

Bluwire

Illuminated displays’ showcasing the product is eye-catching.  I enjoyed working on the newest design incorporating more Lumicor Glacier Luminous in the store displays. The glowing details really get your attention and draw you into the store.

Though I cannot show complete CAD drawings on the internet (proprietary), hand sketches were used in the design phase of the project to coordinate design intent and fit equipment with the casework company.

The black television displays (right) are now behind glowing white cases. This lightens and softens the store façade without detracting from the ambiance.

The electronics display is comprised of Lumicor Glacier Luminous backed with Illume to soften the backlighting. The assembly of the fixture was made easy, seaming together the thermoformed face with inconspicuous rabbet joints in the top.

The POS at the back of the store is also fabricated with Lumicor Glacier Luminous with illume, thermoformed to the elliptical shape and seamed together. Once again the countertop is high-performance resin with chemical and antimicrobial resistance. The entire light box has a fully renewable surface finish. Assembly was coordinated with casework manufacturing company to ensure seamless installation and maintain design intent.