RMC GKM-2 Glass Knife Maker

Properties

• Solid design
• Digital readout of force applied at breaking arm for consistent and controlled breaks
• For glass strips from 6.4 to 8mm width
• ‘Balanced Break’ method for highly accurate knives
• Easy adjustments with micrometer positioners
• Built-in mechanical stops for easy positioning of glass strips
• Precision mechanism supports slow breaks

To achieve consistent, controlled breaks, two aspects of the breaking process must be measurably controlled: position and force. The glass position is controlled using precision micrometers. The load is controlled through the constant feedback displayed on the digital readout as the clamping handle and breaking arm are adjusted.

The GKM-2 is specifically designed to incorporate the ‘balanced break’ method to produce best knife edges. Balanced breaks require equal lengths of glass on each side of the score, along with a mechanism that applies equal force to each side, resulting in a straight break. The GKM-2 also allows to achieve consistent ‘slow breaks’ desired by many users.

The rectangular shaped body of the GKM-2 is precision machined from solid metal components for long term stability and precision. It is designed to handle commercial glass strips ranging from 6.4mm to 8mm in thickness, with mechanical stops for producing precise 25 mm glass squares. Micrometers provide precise and reproducible alignment of the 25mm squares for diagonal breaks. The alignment is secured by a locking mechanism to maintain your desired setting.


The GKM-2 is supplied with

• Digital display
• 2 micrometers
• Protective goggles
• Brush
• Replacement scoring wheels and axle
• Glass strips, 6.4mm x 25.4 x 406mm, pack of 30
• Instruction manual
• Detailed instruction video (55 minutes)
  
  Dimensions
  360mm x 170mm x 160mm
  Weight: 13.6 kg (30 pounds)
  
  Shipping Dimensions
  508mm x 330mm x 330mm
  Net weight: 17kg (38 lbs); Gross weight: 21kg (47 lbs)