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Glass railings are a great way to enhance the appearance and value of any business project. These sturdy, safe products are great additions to any renovation space.

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Observation windows are primarily used in the industrial world. These windows allow workers and supervisors to see what is happening inside machines and make adjustments accordingly. Observation windows offer a variety of benefits that keep your workers safe, while also allowing them to stay on task and ensure everything is running smoothly.

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Frameless glass walls are now common features in many places of business. A glass wall adds a level of sophistication to any room and makes your space feel light and open. Not only do they add natural daylight, but they are also designed to repel UV rays, which creates a safer space. Additionally, the glass can be treated so it provides privacy in areas where it is needed, such as individual offices. Here, our experts at Northwestern Glass Fab will discuss the glass walls and hardware we offer, as well as their uses.

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If you’re looking for custom shaped glass that matches a physical pattern or frame, you may want to consider Northwestern Glass Fab for our CAD and a digitizing process. Custom designed and shaped glass is used in every major industry, like residential, commercial, and manufacturing. With custom CAD and our digitizing process, we can provide a variety of solutions for every need you have. Here, we will discuss the benefits of CAD and custom digitizing so you can see why it will benefit your business.

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If you're designing a new bathroom for your next interior design project, an easy way to spruce up the room and enhance guest or tenant experience is by adding a glass shower door versus a standard shower curtain. When you choose to work with Northwestern Glass Fab, you’re getting the best in the industry. Our experts can help you decide the types of glass and hardware you need, and offer you additional features to make the space stand out.

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Believe it or not, glass can be used for more than just windows for a home. That's right! There's a long list of uses for glass in ways that you may have not thought possible. One of the ways glass can be used in a home is through glass furniture, which is why we're going to elaborate on how glass furniture can improve the look of your living quarters.

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Tempered glass is a specific type of glass that is often used in applications that require an element of safety should the glass break. This glass looks just like everyday glass, but goes through a very specialized manufacturing process to render it safe. Below, we will take a closer look at tempered glass and how it is used.

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There are many glass fabrication terms that are used in the manufacturing and finishing process. These terms can be confusing and difficult to distinguish. More so, it can be hard to determine when a particular finish might be beneficial to an application. Below, let's look at each term in more detail.

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When sizing glass table tops to bases, it's important to keep the elements proportionate to one another for reasons of safety, visual balance, and overall aesthetics. Below, we go over some of the most important elements to consider when customizing your glass tabletop.

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The cutter is connected to a high-pressure water pump where the water is then ejected out of the nozzle, cutting through the glass with a stream of high-speed water. Additives in the form of suspended grit or other abrasives, such as garnet and aluminum oxide, assist in this process.

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