Capabilities in Granite:
NATURAL STONE SUPPLIERS: Galloway Granite Ltd supplies and works granite, sandstone and whinstone from local sources and abroad. Stone is processed in house to client specification, using a combination of modern machinery and traditional masonry techniques.
PROFILE SAWING:Top
of the range of our new equipment is the CNC Robot diamond wire saw - its moving bed and omni-directional diamond wire allows the cutting of any two dimensional profile imaginable, giving architects and designers free rein to use natural stone in new and different ways. |
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SLABS:Working from block ( maximum 12 tonnes or 4000mm x 2200mm )
through to the finished product, we can provide exact slab thicknesses
quickly, giving benefits in lead times, flexibility and quality
control. |
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SAWING:We offer a sub-contracting sawing facility for free issue
material, such as boulders, sandstone blocks, etc. |
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LATHE TURNING:LATHE TURNING: Among our specialist services is the lathe turning of columns, balusters, urns, spheres, bollards etc. up to a maximum of 2000mm x 600mm diameter. |
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COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN:A
full in-house CAD / CAM facility enables us to assist you with design and proofing prior to working the stone, saving time and ensuring accurate transfer and interpretation of information. |
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SIGNAGE & LETTERING:As well as driving our computer-cut inscription stencil system, this facility also enables us to offer the full capabilities of vinyl-cut signs and lettering for any application. |
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ORNAMENT / SURFACE DESIGNSDesigns can be inlaid, sandblasted, engraved, embossed, painted in enamel or carved by hand. |
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SURFACE FINISHES:Contrast and interest are greatly enhanced by different surface textures and finishes. Not easily illustrated on a computer screen, samples can be provided. Listed below in order of slip-resistance: |