Quick answer: Glass Machining to Drawing covers full GD&T interpretation from PDF/DXF/STEP. Prototypes ship in 5-10 working days.
Drawings fail at the tolerance block more than anywhere else. For glass machining to drawing the achievable envelope is full GD&T interpretation from PDF/DXF/STEP – the method is cmm + optical comparator inspection.
The numbers
| Held tolerance | full GD&T interpretation from PDF/DXF/STEP |
|---|---|
| Method | CMM + optical comparator inspection |
| Reference standard | ISO 10110 and ASME Y14.5 |
| RFQ inputs | PDF/DXF/STEP drawing, quantity brackets, surface and edge spec |
Getting the drawing right
Before sending the RFQ, check these against your drawing:
- Cite ISO 10110 and ASME Y14.5 on the drawing so both sides measure the same way.
- Over-specification is the quiet budget killer: a 20/10 scratch-dig face costs roughly three times an 80/50 face, so grade each surface individually.
For the complete framework, see the tolerance design guide and the holes and edges design guide.
Who orders this
Orders for glass machining to drawing cluster in scientific instruments (reference flats, cells, prism mounts, stage inserts); industrial displays (touch covers, gauge windows, printed bezels); mems devices (cap wafers, TGV substrates, motion-sensor lids).
If the part is easier to draw than describe, the custom glass machining 3D + 2D builder turns dimensions into an RFQ in a few minutes.
Useful companion pages: CCD screening plates, glass wafer coring, precision glass drilling.
Common questions
Do parts ship with inspection data?
Dimensional reports, surface certificates and material certs per melt are available; specify the level on the RFQ.
Which standard governs this?
ISO 10110 and ASME Y14.5, verified by cmm + optical comparator inspection.
Is there a minimum order for glass machining to drawing?
No. Single prototypes are accepted, and pricing steps down at 10, 100 and 1,000 pieces.
How fast can prototypes ship?
Machined prototypes ship in 5 – 10 working days. Coated or bonded parts add 1 – 2 weeks depending on queue slots.
Specifications on this page were last reviewed by our engineering team in September 2026.