Drilling and cut-outs are among the most precision-sensitive operations in mirror manufacturing. Any removal of material—whether for electrical sockets, switches, lighting fixtures, or architectural penetrations—introduces stress points that must be managed carefully to prevent fracture during fabrication, transport, or installation.
Our drilling and routing processes are carried out using controlled-speed diamond tooling, water-cooled CNC stations, and staged cutting techniques designed specifically for brittle substrates like mirror glass.
Cut-outs for sockets, switches, media plates, and control modules are produced to millimetre accuracy using dedicated CNC routing heads. This ensures:
All cut-outs are executed based on verified dimensions captured during the survey stage, ensuring correct alignment with on-site electrical placement.
Where mechanical fixings are required—such as stand-offs, decorative mounts, or integrated support frameworks—holes are drilled using diamond-core tooling under controlled pressure and rotational speed. This prevents heat buildup and reduces the risk of edge breakout.
We maintain strict tolerances around drilled holes to preserve structural stability, particularly in thinner mirror substrates.
For more complex penetrations, including:
We utilise multi-axis CNC routing systems capable of producing shaped cut-outs within defined radius and geometry limits. These are carefully monitored for stress distribution and edge uniformity.
Any removal of material from a mirror introduces localised weakness. To mitigate this, we apply:
These methods help maintain structural coherence during handling and post-installation use.
Some cut-out requests may exceed safe fabrication parameters, particularly on thinner glass or small panels. In these cases, we provide engineered alternatives such as:
This ensures the final installation remains safe, compliant, and structurally sound.
All drilling and cut-out operations rely on accurate survey measurements to avoid tolerance conflicts during installation. Because of this, we only perform cut-outs when our own technicians have captured and verified the dimensional data to ensure compatibility between manufacturing and on-site electrical layouts.
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