CNC MACHINING MACHINES FOR GLASS ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

CNC Machining Machines for Glass-Aluminum Curtain Walls

Introduction: Glass-Aluminum Curtain Walls as a Symbol of Modern Architecture

The glass-aluminum curtain wall has become the hallmark of modern high-rise architecture. Skyscrapers, office towers, shopping malls, and airports rely on this façade technology to combine aesthetic design, energy efficiency, and durability.

However, to assemble thousands of aluminum profiles and glass elements with millimeter precision, CNC machining machines are essential. They ensure maximum productivity and repeatable quality for façade production.

Why CNC Machining Machines Are Essential in Curtain Wall Production

Producing a glass-aluminum curtain wall involves numerous machining steps that cannot be efficiently or consistently performed manually.

CNC machining machines provide:

• automated precision machining

• integration with CAD and BIM data

• fast changeovers for different profile geometries

• consistent quality across thousands of profiles

Typical Machining Processes for Aluminum Profiles in Façades

A CNC machining center combines all major processes into one machine:

• Sawing and cutting – precise length cuts and miters for frames and substructures.

• Drilling – through-holes, countersinking, and threading for screws, rivets, and anchors.

• Milling – pockets, slots, and contours for seals, fittings, and connections.

• Grooving and slotting – recesses for cables, ventilation, or sun-shading systems.

• Engraving and marking – serial numbers, logos, or building-level identifiers for on-site assembly.

Advantages for the Production of Glass-Aluminum Curtain Walls

1. Precision and Repeatability

CNC axes achieve tolerances in the hundredth-of-a-millimeter range – essential for seamless large façades.

2. High Productivity

Multiple operations are completed in a single cycle – ideal for mass curtain wall production.

3. Design Flexibility

Whether standard or custom profiles, CNC machines adapt to any façade geometry.

4. Automation

Sawing, cutting, drilling, milling, grooving, slotting, engraving, and marking are automated, minimizing labor and errors.

5. Industry 4.0 Integration

Direct connection with CAD/CAM and BIM architectural models ensures digital-to-production efficiency.

Practical Applications

• Skyscrapers – curtain walls with glass panels and aluminum frames.

• Office buildings – glass-aluminum curtain walls with thermal efficiency.

• Shopping malls – large curtain walls combining design and function.

• Airports and hotels – representative façades with durability and energy savings.

Practical Example: CNC Machining in Façade Manufacturing

1. Sawing and cutting – profiles are cut precisely to length, often with miters.

2. Drilling – holes for screws, anchors, and connectors.

3. Milling – slots and pockets for fittings, brackets, and seals.

4. Slotting – openings for cables or ventilation systems.

5. Engraving and marking – every profile is marked with a code or ID for installation.

Example: EVOMATEC CNC Machines for Glass-Aluminum Curtain Walls

EVOMATEC CNC machining machines are designed for curtain wall production:

• servo-driven CNC axes for maximum precision

• processing of profiles up to 12 meters

• automatic clamping and feeding systems

• fast tool changers for sawing, cutting, drilling, milling, grooving, slotting, engraving, and marking

• CAD/BIM software interface for direct digital plan integration

EVOMATEC machines are the key technology for façade manufacturers worldwide.

The Future of Glass-Aluminum Curtain Wall Processing

• Industry 4.0 & BIM – integration of CNC into digital building models

• AI machining – optimized drilling and milling strategies

• Robotics – automated profile loading and unloading

• Sustainability – energy efficiency and reduced waste in profile cutting

Conclusion: CNC Machining Machines as the Core of Curtain Wall Production

Without CNC-machined aluminum profiles, glass-aluminum curtain walls would not be possible.
A CNC machining machine unites sawing, cutting, drilling, milling, grooving, slotting, engraving, and marking in one automated process.

With EVOMATEC CNC machines, façade producers achieve:

• maximum precision

• shorter production times

• lower costs

• flexibility for any façade project

• future-proof technology for skyscrapers and global construction