Stone Edge Processing Capabilities
The HoriEdge34 can be configured for different stone edge shaping and polishing operations depending on the installed diamond profile wheels and polishing tools.
Suitable Materials
The machine is suitable for processing:
- Granite
- Marble
- Quartz
- Engineered stone
- Artificial stone
- Other suitable stone materials
Tooling and operating parameters should be selected according to the hardness and processing characteristics of the material.
Edge Shaping
The dedicated shaping stations can progressively form the required edge geometry before polishing.
Suitable profile options may include:
- Rounded edges
- Pencil edges
- Half-round profiles
- Full-round profiles
- Bullnose edges
- S-shaped profiles
- Ogee profiles
- Decorative edges
- Custom-profiled edges
Edge Polishing
After shaping, the polishing stations progressively refine the surface.
The final result depends on factors including:
- Stone material
- Profile geometry
- Polishing wheel sequence
- Feed speed
- Tool condition
- Processing parameters
Different polishing wheel configurations can be selected for different materials and required finishes.
Thick Stone Edge Processing
With a processing thickness range of 10–150 mm, the HoriEdge34 can handle products beyond conventional thin stone slabs.
Suitable applications may include thick countertops, laminated stone products, stair components, window sills, handrails, and other fabricated stone elements.
Custom Profile Production
One of the main strengths of the machine is its adaptability for specialized edge profiles.
For fabricators producing proprietary, architectural, or project-specific stone designs, the machine can be configured around the required edge geometry and production process.
Recommended Stone Edge Profiles
The HoriEdge34 is particularly suitable for workshops producing rounded and decorative stone edge profiles.
Recommended profile options include:
- Full Bullnose
- Half Bullnose
- Pencil Round
- Quarter Round
- Half Round
- Ogee
- S-Shaped Edge
- Lamb’s Tongue
- Beveled Round
- Custom Profile
Machine Configuration & Optional Functions
The HoriEdge34 can be configured according to the customer’s material, edge profile, workpiece thickness, and production requirements.
Custom Shaping Head Quantity
The standard configuration includes 3 shaping heads, with additional configurations available depending on the complexity of the required profile.
Possible configurations may include:
- 3 shaping heads
- 4 shaping heads
- 5 shaping heads
Additional shaping stages can provide a more gradual profile-forming process for suitable complex edge designs.
Custom Polishing Head Quantity
The standard machine includes 4 polishing heads.
Depending on the required material and finish quality, the machine can be configured with:
- 4 polishing heads
- 5 polishing heads
- 6 polishing heads
The required quantity depends on the material hardness, edge geometry, production speed, and finish requirements.
Customized Diamond Profile Wheels
Different edge shapes require different diamond wheel profiles.
The machine can be configured around customer requirements for:
- Standard rounded edges
- Bullnose profiles
- Pencil rounds
- Decorative edges
- Architectural profiles
- Custom edge designs
Customized Polishing Tool Sequence
The polishing sequence can be selected according to the material and required surface finish.
Different abrasive and polishing wheel combinations may be required for granite, marble, quartz, and engineered stone.
Customized Electrical Configuration
Voltage and frequency can be configured according to the destination market and local electrical requirements.
Production-Oriented Machine Configuration
Before production, the machine can be configured based on:
- Primary stone materials
- Maximum workpiece thickness
- Typical workpiece dimensions
- Required edge profiles
- Daily production volume
- Required finish quality
- Existing workshop workflow
This helps ensure that the final machine configuration matches the actual fabrication process rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all setup.
How the Horizontal Stone Edge Shaping Process Works
Step 1: Load and Position the Workpiece
The stone workpiece is placed onto the horizontal conveyor system and positioned for stable processing.
The horizontal layout provides continuous support as the workpiece moves through the machine.
Step 2: Progressive Edge Shaping
The workpiece passes through the diamond profile shaping stations.
Each shaping head removes material progressively to form the required edge geometry.
Using multiple shaping stages helps distribute the profiling process across the machine rather than concentrating all material removal in one station.
Step 3: Profile Refinement
After the primary shape has been formed, the edge enters the finishing sequence.
The transition from shaping to polishing is designed to prepare the profile for progressively finer surface treatment.
Step 4: Multi-Stage Edge Polishing
The polishing heads process the edge in sequence.
Different polishing wheels progressively refine the surface according to the material and required finish.
Step 5: Finished Edge Inspection
After processing, the finished stone component can be checked for:
- Profile accuracy
- Surface consistency
- Edge smoothness
- Overall finish quality
The workpiece can then move to the next fabrication or assembly stage.
HoriEdge34 Stone Edge Shaping Machine FAQ
1. What is the HoriEdge34 mainly used for?
The HoriEdge34 is mainly used for horizontal stone edge shaping and polishing. It is particularly suitable for rounded, decorative, profiled, and custom stone edges.
2. How many processing heads does the HoriEdge34 have?
The standard machine has 7 processing heads, including 3 shaping heads and 4 polishing heads.
The head configuration can also be customized according to processing requirements.
3. Can the HoriEdge34 process thick stone?
Yes. The standard machine supports stone thicknesses from 10 mm to 150 mm, making it suitable for thicker fabricated stone products.
4. What materials can the machine process?
Depending on the tooling and processing configuration, the HoriEdge34 can process granite, marble, quartz, engineered stone, artificial stone, and other suitable materials.
5. Can the machine make bullnose edges?
Yes. With suitable diamond profile wheels and polishing tools, the machine can be configured for bullnose and other rounded edge profiles.
6. Can it produce custom stone edge profiles?
Yes. The HoriEdge34 can be configured with customized profile wheels for different edge designs.
The final capability depends on the required profile geometry and tooling configuration.
7. What is the maximum stone thickness?
The maximum standard processing thickness is 150 mm.
For special workpiece structures, please provide the product drawing and dimensions for technical evaluation.
8. Can the machine process quartz?
Yes. The machine can be configured for quartz processing with suitable diamond wheels, polishing tools, and operating parameters.
9. Is the machine suitable for granite?
Yes. The HoriEdge34 is suitable for granite edge shaping and polishing when configured with appropriate tooling.
10. How is the machine controlled?
The machine uses a PLC touchscreen control system with manual fine-adjustment functions for setup and processing adjustments.
11. Can the number of shaping and polishing heads be customized?
Yes. Depending on the production requirement, shaping and polishing head quantities can be customized.
12. What types of products can be processed?
Typical applications include countertops, stair treads, window sills, handrails, decorative stone products, and architectural stone components.
13. How fast can the HoriEdge34 process stone?
The adjustable feed speed is 0.5–3 m/min.
Actual production speed depends on the material, edge profile, thickness, tooling sequence, and required finish quality.
14. Does the machine require water during processing?
Yes. The machine uses an integrated water cooling system to support wet grinding and polishing.
Proper water supply is important for processing performance and tooling life.
15. Can HORD customize the machine for my edge profile?
Yes. If you provide your material information, thickness, workpiece size, edge profile drawing or sample, and expected production volume, HORD can recommend a suitable machine and tooling configuration.
