This sounds like a small detail, but it causes more confusion than it should. People often know they need something done to the corner of a glass panel, but they use the wrong term when they order it.
If the wording is wrong and the drawing is unclear, the finished glass can be cut with the wrong corner detail and the panel may not suit the job.
What a dubbed corner really is
A dubbed corner is a small eased-off corner. It is usually there to take away a sharp point rather than create a visible curved design feature.
If all you need is to remove the tip of the corner for safety or practicality, a dubbed corner is often the right answer.
What a radius corner really is
A radius corner is different. That is a curved corner with an actual radius measurement.
If the glass needs to match a drawing, follow a shape, clear an obstacle, or fit around hardware, the radius needs to be defined properly. Otherwise there is too much room for error.
How we would decide between the two
If the job only needs the sharp point taking off, we would normally look at a dubbed corner. If the corner shape matters to the fit or the design, we would be looking at a radius corner with proper dimensions.
That is why a clear sketch or drawing matters so much on this kind of order.
What causes the remake
The expensive mistake is assuming all rounded corners mean the same thing. They do not.
If you are unsure, send the drawing before the glass is cut. That one extra check usually prevents the kind of small misunderstanding that creates a big problem later.
We will check your specification before cutting. Fast turnaround times help keep your project moving.
Clear delivery timelines make it easier to plan the next step. If you have a drawing, send it over and we will confirm whether the detail should be dubbed, radiused, or specified another way before production starts. That is much easier than trying to interpret the corner detail after the glass has already been made.
Questions you might still have
What is a dubbed corner?
It is a small trimmed-off corner used to remove a sharp point. It is usually a light finishing detail rather than a large design curve.
What is a radius corner?
It is a curved corner with a defined radius measurement, so it needs proper dimensions or a clear drawing.
Do I need to provide measurements for a radius?
Yes. If you need a radius corner, we need the radius size or a clear drawing. Otherwise there is too much room for the wrong detail to be made.
Can you check my drawing before cutting?
Yes, and we would strongly recommend that where the corner detail affects fit or hardware position.