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Precision glass deep processing-from prototype to production

Custom Glass Fabrication & Display Solutions | SW Glass

10+ Years OEM Experience | Capacity Confirmed per Order | ISO 9001 & EN 12150 Certified

SW Glass is your one-stop OEM partner for glass deep processing across three factory locations. We CNC-cut raw glass into your specified shape and size, apply the specified surface treatments, and inspect dimensions and optical properties before delivering cover glass, tempered panels or specialty display glass for your design.

10+ Years OEM Experience
1M+ Annual Capacity
100+ Automated Equipment
0.4–3.9mm Thickness Range
>89% Light Transmittance
3 Production Bases

Custom glass fabrication solutions for every industry

The traditional fragmented supply chain

If the design requirements on your project are similar to prototypes or low-volume parts generated before you consolidated glass fabrication processes on an OEM basis, then the supply chain for custom glass fabrication typically looks like this: Vendor A supplies rough-cut glass. Vendor B takes it from there with the forming process. Vendor C finishes it in a sputtering or coating machine. Vendor D applies ink and etch. For small runs, this setup begins on one vendor’s table, but ends on another. The whole supply chain features variability, making the final quality and lead time uncertain.

CNC machining center workshop

Our integrated manufacturing advantage

We coordinate CNC glass cutting, precision edging, chemical strengthening and surface coatings under one quality management system (ISO 9001:2015), with a project engineer responsible for your order from drawing review to delivery. Confirm dimensional tolerances, optical requirements and the production schedule for the specified glass and processing route.

Fully automatic ten tank cleaning equipment

Engineered for your specific application

Your order for custom glass may be dominated by industrial automation, medical, automotive, aerospace, smart home, or lighting application requirements. Nevertheless, our engineering sales teams understand your core parameters of operation and identify the right glass fabricator for each application-such as one of the four product formats on the next tab and determine the right surface or strengthening treatment combination based on glass composition and profile.

Cleanliness Inspection Workshop

Our glass products — materials & surface treatments

We produce four core product grades for our RFQ program. Each is customizable in shape, size, surface configuration, and thickness. Our quality lab certifies every completed fabrication job. Certificates of analysis are provided with your shipment.

Touchscreen and display cover glass with black ceramic bezel and polished chamfered edges

Touchscreen & Display Cover Glass

Transparent cover glass for interactive displays. We process soda-lime glass, aluminosilicate glass and specified Corning Gorilla Glass grades into cut and edged panels for lamination or bonding. Confirm dimensions, tolerances, edge finish and bonding requirements for the selected glass.

  • Materials: Corning Gorilla Glass, aluminosilicate, chemically strengthened glass
  • Thickness: 0.4–2.0mm
  • Features: transparent cover glass, chamfered edges, customizable shape, size and surface configuration.
  • Key Specs: CS>450MPa | DOL>8μm | T>89%
  • Application examples: medical, industrial, automotive, aerospace, and smart home displays
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Stacked tempered glass panels with polished edges for appliance and industrial displays

Stacked tempered glass panels with polished edges for appliance and industrial displays

Chemically strengthened or thermally tempered glass panels, with shape and dimensional requirements defined by the approved drawing. Confirm the coating configuration, panel dimensions and bonding requirements for the specified appliance or display application.

  • Chemical Tempering: confirm available thicknesses for the selected glass grade.
  • Physical Tempering: 3mm+ thickness
  • Standards: confirm the applicable EN 12150 requirements and test documentation for the specified thermally toughened safety glass.
  • Applications: Appliance panels, electrical switch panels, industrial controls enclosures, custom tempered glass for architecture and lighting
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AG AR AF surface-treated glass showing anti-glare anti-reflective and anti-fingerprint coating effects

AG AR AF surface-treated glass showing anti-glare anti-reflective and anti-fingerprint coating effects

Our coating line offers surface-treatment options, used individually or in combinations, to address the optical, handling and cleaning requirements of your glass. AG-treated glass can reduce distracting reflections under overhead lighting. For outdoor-readable screens, assess an AG+AR combination against the required glare, reflectance, haze and transmittance limits. AR glass with an AF topcoat is also used in camera and medical-device applications.

  • AG (Anti-Glare): chemical etching. Specify gloss with the measurement angle, haze, and surface roughness Ra with units and the test method for the quoted product.
  • AR (Anti-Reflective): vacuum coating. Single-side T>94%, double-side T>98%
  • AF (Anti-Fingerprint): Nano coating. Water contact angle 105°±5°
  • Stackable combinations: AG+AR, AG+AF, AR+AF- in engineered orders
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Specialty glass and ITO coating module with screen-printed conductive lines

Specialty Glass & ITO Coating

Combined with standard cover glass, we produce specialty glass products including ITO conductive-coated glass, multicolored screen-printed panels, stepped glass with variable-thickness zones, and lens glass for displays. Confirm the sheet-resistance target and tolerance, measurement method and sampling plan for the quoted panel.

  • ITO conductive coating: specify the required sheet resistance in Ω/sq and confirm suitability for the sensor design.
  • Screen Printing: High-temperature fade-proof inks, multi-color registration, fine-line capability
  • Special shapes: Step glass, notched profiles, lens- glass, uneven cut edges
  • Applications: LCD modules, house control units, power modules, mycroplasma panels, low-iron transparent glass for LCD backlights
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Decision Matrix — Glass Type Comparison

Parameter Gorilla Glass Soda Lime Aluminosilicate Low Iron
Thickness 0.4–2mm 0.7–3.9mm 0.4–2mm 0.7–3.9mm
Strengthening Chemical Chemical / Physical Chemical Chemical / Physical
Transmittance >91% >89% >90% >91.5%
Best For Mobile / Wearables Industrial / Appliance Touch Panels Lighting / Display
MOQ 500 pcs 200 pcs 500 pcs 200 pcs

Choosing materials

We help you identify mechanical, optical and budget tradeoffs and select a material and processing combination for your application. Please provide your environmental specification and project requirements so our engineering team can assess the proposed glass and surface treatments.

Glass deep processing capabilities — from CNC to coating

Our factories coordinate glass fabrication and inspection for OEM projects. Confirm the required processing route, dimensional tolerances, production capacity and inspection arrangements for your order.

CNC Cutting & Edging
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CNC Cutting & Edging

CNC cutting should be done according to the approved drawing. Confirm dimensional tolerances, edge finishing requirements, and the inspection method for the specified glass and geometry.

Hole Drilling & Grooving
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Hole Drilling & Grooving

Waterjet-cut parts for sensor windows, notches and cable passages. Confirm glass thickness, hole or groove geometry, dimensional tolerances and the proposed cutting method.

Screen Printing
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Screen Printing

High-temperature screen printing for multicolor bezels, logos and scale markings. Specify ink durability, UV-exposure test conditions and acceptance criteria for the intended application.

Chemical Strengthening
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Chemical Strengthening

Potassium ion-exchange strengthening. Confirm compatible glass grades, processing conditions, thickness, surface compression and depth of layer for the specified product.

Physical Tempering
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Physical Tempering

Specify glass thickness and fragmentation-test requirements for the application. Request the relevant EN 12150 test documentation and confirm its scope before relying on a conformity claim.

Surface Coating
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Surface Coating

AG etching, AR vacuum deposition, AF nano-coating. Single or multiple treatments in engineered sequence for your optical applications.

ITO Sputtering
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ITO Sputtering

Magnetron sputtering for conductive ITO layers. Specify sheet resistance in Ω/sq and confirm the coating requirements for the intended touch-sensor or heating application.

QC & Packaging
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QC & Packaging

Visual inspection, color measurement, impact testing and salt-spray testing as specified for the order. Confirm inspection conditions and packaging requirements for international shipping.

Glass Material Selector

Not sure which substrate or surface treatment fits your application? Use our interactive tool to find the perfect glass configuration for your project demands.

Technical Deep-Dive: Chemical Strengthening Process

Chemical strengthening uses ion exchange in compatible glass grades. In a sodium–potassium ion-exchange process, larger potassium ions replace smaller sodium ions near the glass surface, creating surface compression. Confirm the processing conditions, surface compression, depth of layer, optical properties and impact-test results for the specified glass and thickness. Also confirm coating compatibility and the sequence of strengthening and coating operations.

Comparison Matrix — SW Glass (In-House) vs. Typical Glass Trader

Capability SW Glass (In-House) Typical Glass Trader
CNC Precision±0.05mm±0.3mm
StrengtheningChemical + PhysicalPhysical only
Coating OptionsAG + AR + AF + ITONone or outsourced
Screen PrintingIn-house, multi-colorOutsourced
Min Thickness0.4mm1.1mm
QC StandardISO 9001 + EN 12150Basic visual inspection
Lead Time (Prototype)7–10 days15–21 days

Where do you notice the gap between glass trader and a full-capability glass fabricator? When you qualify a new product, you need an OEM that can trace your raw glass lot number through every processing stage, rather than three different factories and transit times of 3-5 days each. With our single-facility processing, your project manager receives the product history from raw lot through all treatment steps ready for your quality management system. Corrective action takes hours, not weeks.

Industries We Serve — Precision Glass for Critical Applications

In over 10 years of OEM production, SW Glass has supplied custom fabricated or processed glass for 6 manufacturing segments. Even within each segment, individual OEM preferences and regulatory standards are various. Here is a breakdown of your application’s demands exactly mapped to our capabilities:

Industrial & Automation HMI Glass

Industrial & Automation

HMI touch panels and PLC display covers for industrial automation: ruggedized industrial thin glass with chemical strengthening (CS>450 MPa) and chemical edgework trimming; drop-resistant and chemical resistant coating treatment options.

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Medical Devices Glass

Medical Devices

Medical-display and laboratory-instrumentation glass. Confirm optical performance, cleaning compatibility and any biological-evaluation requirements for the intended device and contact conditions, including the applicability of ISO 10993. AR treatments reduce reflections, while AF coatings can make fingerprints easier to clean; neither replaces the device’s cleaning and disinfection requirements.

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Automotive Display Glass

Automotive

Dashboard displays, center-console touch panels, rear-view mirror glass and instrument-cluster covers. Define vibration requirements, operating and storage temperature ranges, thermal-cycling and thermal-shock test conditions for the intended vehicle application. Confirm the glass grade, strengthening process, color requirements and relevant test documentation before relying on performance claims. For driver-facing displays, assess AG treatment against the required glare, haze and image-quality limits.

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Aerospace & Military Glass

Aerospace & Military

Flight-instrumentation displays, avionics control-panel glass and ruggedized equipment cover glass may require stepped profiles, notches and other complex geometries. Define dimensions and tolerances on the approved drawing. Where MIL-STD or DO-160 requirements apply, identify the specific document, edition, test category and required evidence for the proposed component.

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Smart Home & IoT Glass

Smart Home & IoT

Switch-panel covers, thermostat glass, smart-home speakers and home-automation interfaces can require defined edge finishes, backing colors and coating appearance. Screen printing can provide branding, icons and scale markings. Specify abrasion, cleaning and UV-exposure requirements for the intended installation.

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Lighting & LED Glass

Lighting

Tempered glass and low-iron glass for LED lighting fixtures and other specified lighting applications. Define lens geometry, notches and edge profiles on the approved drawing. Confirm transmittance for the chosen thickness and coating, and assess water exposure, coating durability and sealing requirements for the complete lighting assembly.

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Surface Treatment Comparison — AG vs AR vs AF Glass Coatings

Not sure which surface treatment fits your application environment? Use our interactive comparison tool to analyze anti-glare, anti-reflective, and anti-fingerprint coating performances, specifications, and stackability options.

Why SW Glass — your trusted OEM glass partner

What your tempered glass distributor can do: LEAD TIME, accountability, material requirement portability, report generation and delivery. Your tempered glass fabricator should be able to hold tighter specifications than what your design has, produce at the volume you need within lead times you require, and help you with the documentation necessary for your project to win quality audits from the end user. Here is what differentiates a SW Glass supply chain from the norm:

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
EN 12150 Toughened Safety Glass
SGS ROHS / REACH Test Reports
ISO 10993 Medical Biocompatibility
SEB GROUP Fortune 500 Authorized Supplier

Vertically Integrated Manufacturing

All production steps are integrated into the single supplier across our 3 factories. From our raw glass sourcing, tiling, cut-out, through to coating and final assembly, your project progresses without delay or quality disagreements / gaps through multiple independent third parties. You work with one project engineer on one quality management system from order deposit to shipment.

Scale Flexibility: 50 to 100,000+ Pieces

Want 50–100 samples? Confirm prototype quantities, materials and process parameters against the proposed production specification. For larger orders, agree the capacity allocation and delivery schedule for your project.

Multi-Material Expertise Under One Roof

Gorilla, aluminosilicate, low-iron and soda-lime glass can require different cutting, strengthening and coating routes. Confirm the grade and processing combination for your project rather than assuming one process suits every material.

Fortune 500 Production Track Record

After an extensive factory audit of process capability, quality systems, output capacity, and logistics capacity, SEB Group has authorized SW Glass as an off-shore production partner. Our best practices equal regardless of order volume.

In-House QC Laboratory

Our QC equipment includes a BM-7 color analyzer for optical consistency, an adhesion tester and impact-testing equipment. Confirm any additional electrostatic, pressure or salt-spray tests required for your order and the inspection report to accompany the shipment.

Test data

Impact resistance versus untreated glass

Chemical strengthening can improve impact performance. Confirm the listed CS>450 MPa and DOL>8 μm targets, test conditions and impact-test results for the specified glass and finished part; laboratory performance does not by itself guarantee fewer field failures or a longer service life.

Request the relevant test report for the specified glass and finished part.

5 sectors, Our manufacturing ability and our knowhow, emerging from 10 years of proven glass excellence, supported up with a good track record tested by most of the Top Fortune 500 Companies, will position SW glass as the one stop B2B leader for high quality custom glass fabrication in production scale, we are not just competitive on price, but on the total cost of ownership with accurate specifications from the start, batch to batch control, and, documents that are 100% submission ready to your specific customer.

How it works — from design to delivery

Due to more than 10 years of experience with OEM projects we have developed the perfect stock and logistic organization in order to fit your requests and to define the most efficient steps for realizing a glass fabrication project step by step, from your first inquiry to the delivery of your finished product, here is 5 main steps from your first contact to the received glass in your facility.

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Submit Your Requirements

Please share your drawings, specifications or reference samples with our engineering team. Files may be supplied in DXF, DWG or PDF format, or samples sent to our site in Dongguan, China. Include your target quantity, proposed glass type if known, surface treatments, application requirements and any applicable standards or certifications. This information supports a quotation and estimated lead times.

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Engineering Review

Our team reviews material choices, coating compatibility, strengthening requirements and manufacturability for your design. After receiving the complete specification, we assess the proposed processing route and identify potential risks or alternatives, particularly for glass thicknesses or coating combinations outside the usual product range.

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Sample Approval

5-10 pieces are made for your own validation using the same hardware, equipment and process parameters than future customer runs will receive. Typical lead time for samples: 7-10 days, after engineering approval. We deliver those samples with a preliminary QC report so you can check optical, mechanical and dimensional features against your spec before giving us sign-off for mass production

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Production

Massive glass fabrication in production with control on each part, from cutting, strengthing, coating, final factory QC, delivery. Production time: 15-25 days, depending on size, coating complexity and raw material availability. Your engineer will give you an weekly update on progress.

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QC & Delivery

Complete 100% inspection under cleanroom conditions and functional test on a part-occurrence sampling basis consistent with our AQL protocols. Included with every shipment is a packing list, detailed QC report including all measurement data, material certificates, and (if applicable) safety glass EN 12150 certification. We vacuum-seal each piece individually and pack each in custom foam inserts for safe ocean freight transport via your chosen freight forwarder or ours.

Buyer Advisory

For applications requiring multiple surface treatments (e.g. AG etching + AR coating + custom screen printing), we recommend transmitting a detailed specification list in advance so our engineering department can sequence the fabrication operations appropriately and minimize rework – shaving 3-5 days from your sample timeline. If you are uncertain about which combination of treatments to choose, describe your application environment (indoor/outdoor, touch/non-touch, lighting conditions, etc.) and we will recommend the best stack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of custom glass can SW Glass fabricate?

We produce cover glass, tempered glass panels, AG/AR/AF-coated glass, ITO conductive glass, and silk-screened glass. Materials include Corning Gorilla Glass (0.4-2mm), soda lime glass, aluminosilicate, and low iron glass. Any shape, thickness (0.4-3.9mm), and combination of surface treatments can be specified for each product. Whether you need a plain tempered flat panel, a specialty coated multi-layer glass, a custom screen printed overlay, or some mixture thereof, our production setup handles all of these.

What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

Our minimum order quantity is 200-500 pcs depending on product complexity, glass material, and coating configurations. We can produce as few as 50pcs for prototype validation and acceptance testing at no additional charge; these are processed on the same machinery as others to provide consistent sample-to-mass production replication. Mass-volume orders exceeding 100,000 units per month can be produced in our three manufacturing plants in Dongguan, Heyuan, and Henan.

How long does custom glass production take?

Sample and prototype orders are generally shipped within 7-10 business days of our engineering approval; mass orders require 15-25 business days depending on batch size, coating configuration, and glass stock availability. Completely custom multi-treatment coated samples take closer to the upper range of that estimate. Rushed production and shipping can be arranged for existing customers – simply contact us and we will let you know how we can meet your time-to-market requirements.

Do you offer AG, AR, and AF surface treatments?

Yes. Our surface-treatment options include AG, AR and AF coatings. For chemically etched AG glass, confirm gloss with its measurement angle, haze and surface roughness Ra with units and the test method for the quoted product. The listed AR targets are >94% single-sided transmission and >98% double-sided transmission, and the listed AF water-contact-angle target is 105°; confirm these values for the selected glass thickness, coating construction and test conditions. Treatments may be specified individually or as AG+AR, AG+AF or AR+AF combinations, subject to process compatibility.

What quality certifications does SW Glass hold?

We maintain ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification covering our entire manufacturing process, EN 12150 European toughened safety glass certification with validated fragment test results, medical device biocompatibility reports per ISO 10993 (for healthcare use), and SEB Group manufacturing authorisation (Fortune Global 500 – parent of Supor and Tefal). SGS test reports for ROHS and REACH compliance are available upon request. These certifications demonstrate our industry compliance standards for our glass fabrication services/technical processes on all production runs.

Can you process Corning Gorilla Glass?

Yes. We are experienced in fabricating Corning Gorilla Glass using precision CNC cutting (0.05mm tolerance), edge polishing, chemical strengthening, and multi-layer coating (AG, AR, AF individually or sequentially/stacked). Gorilla Glass processing is available in 0.4-2mm thickness for application-specific scratch and drop performance specifications. Our Dongguan Tangxia factory specializes in Gorilla Glass substrates for touch panel and display cover glass processing, with dedicated process parameters calibrated for this material compared to more common soda lime or aluminosilicate type glasses.

What glass thickness range do you support?

Our listed fabrication range is 0.4–3.9 mm. Confirm the available glass grade, thickness and compatible strengthening route for the required dimensions. Thin cover glass and thicker appliance or lighting panels require application-specific mechanical, optical and safety checks; device category alone does not establish an optimum thickness or a qualified tempering process.

Do you provide international shipping?

Yes. Our shipment packaging is customized for glass: individually vacuum sealed, foam-cushioned part carriers for glasses, double wall carton or wooden crate packaging (depending on order size and glass thickness). We specify packing list, complete QC report, measurement specifications, material certificates, and safety glass certifications on each shipment. We partner with air and sea freight forwarders able to deliver directly to your nominated destination; customs documents and commercial invoices are generated by our export department.