Custom glass and plastics processing: cut-to-size parts, CNC-milled components, covers and parts from a quantity of 1
Glacryl Hedel GmbH
Ansbach (DE)New on Amplifa
About Glacryl
Glacryl Hedel GmbH is a fourth-generation family company based in Ansbach that has been producing solutions from glass, acrylic glass and engineering plastics since 1913. Its range of services includes cut-to-size blanks, CNC milling (3- and 5-axis), laser cutting, turning, drilling, punching, sawing, grinding, hot forming, edge finishing, annealing as well as surface finishing through diamond polishing, engraving, printing, sandblasted decoration and film design. Materials processed include acrylic glass (PMMA), polycarbonate, PA, POM, PEEK, PET, PVDF, PE-HD, PE-UHMW, PVC and safety glass (toughened and laminated), using, among other equipment, CNC milling machines with a working area of up to 3050 × 2050 mm and annealing ovens up to 2700 × 1700 mm. Typical products are machine covers, protective hoods, sight windows, glass walls, glass splashbacks, acrylic signage and presentation elements. Customers come from mechanical and plant engineering, building technology, advertising technology, exhibition stand construction, trades, as well as food, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Production from a quantity of 1, a 48-hour express service, an online configurator for cut-to-size parts and covers, and assembly services in the greater Ansbach and Nuremberg area complete the offering.
- Site
- Ansbach
- Processes
- CNC milling, 5-axis machining, Laser cutting / laser systems, Turning, Drilling, Punching, Sawing / cut-to-size sheet blanks, Grinding (edge grinding)
- Materials
- Acrylic glass / Plexiglas® (PMMA), ESG (toughened safety glass), VSG (laminated safety glass), PA (polyamide), PTFE, PEEK, PC (polycarbonate), PP (polypropylene)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1913
- Industries
- Mechanical & plant engineering, Building technology & architecture, Advertising technology, Exhibition stands & museums, Trades, Private customers
- 01
Consulting & planning (CAD in STEP, DXF, DWG)
- 02
Cutting (sawing, laser)
- 03
CNC machining (milling, turning, drilling, punching)
- 04
Thermal processing (hot forming, edge finishing, annealing)
- 05
Surfaces & finishing (polishing, engraving, printing)
- 06
Bonding and assembly
- 07
Delivery or on-site assembly at the customer
Locations
Ansbach
DEProduction and administration
- Lot size
- Quantities from 1 to series production
- Materials
- Glass, acrylic glass, engineering plastics
- CNC milling machines (3050 × 2050 mm)
- 5-axis machining
- Laser systems
- Annealing ovens (2700 × 1700 mm)
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC millingMachining | – | 3050 mm × 2050 mm | – | 1 | Acrylic glass (PMMA), Polycarbonate, Engineering plastics, Glass |
| 5-axis machiningMachining | – | – | – | 1 | Acrylic glass, PC, engineering plastics |
| Laser cutting / laser systemsMachining | – | – | – | – | Acrylic glass, Plastics |
| TurningMachining | – | – | – | 1 | engineering plastics (PA, POM, PEEK, PC, PET, PVDF, PE) |
| DrillingMachining | – | – | – | – | Plastics, Glass |
| PunchingForming | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Sawing / cut-to-size sheet blanksMachining | – | – | – | 1 | Acrylic glass, Glass, engineering plastics, Plastic |
| Grinding (edge grinding)Surface | – | 2400 mm (glass processing height) | – | – | Glass, Acrylic |
| Diamond polishing / polishingSurface | – | – | – | – | Acrylic glass, Glass |
| Hot forming / edge finishingForming | – | 2000 mm | – | – | Acrylic glass (PMMA), Polycarbonate, PETG, PA |
| Annealing (stress relief)Heat treatment | – | 2700 mm × 1700 mm | – | – | Acrylic glass, Polycarbonate, PETG, PA |
| Engraving / laser engravingSurface | – | – | – | – | Acrylic, Glass, Plastics |
| Printing / film design / sandblasted decorationSurface | – | – | – | – | Glass, Acrylic, Plastics |
| Bonding / adhesive jointsJoining | – | – | – | – | Acrylic glass, Plastics |
| Assembly / installation supportAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Precision CNC production (3- and 5-axis) from CAD, sketch or sampleMachining | ±0.05 mm | – | – | 1 | PA, POM, PEEK, PC, PET, PVC, PVDF, PE, PE-HD, PE-UHMW |
| Deburring / edge machiningSurface | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Glass processing (polishing, mitre cut) up to 2400 mm heightSurface | – | 2400 mm | – | 1 | Glass, Toughened safety glass (ESG), Laminated safety glass (VSG), Mirrors, Ceramic glass |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC milling machines | – | – | 3050 × 2050 mm | – | Ansbach |
| 5-axis machining | – | – | – | – | Ansbach |
| Laser systems | – | – | – | – | Ansbach |
| Annealing ovens | – | – | 2700 × 1700 mm | – | Ansbach |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Every element is manufactured precisely, inspected and delivered ready for assembly; documentation is available on request. Tolerances down to ±0.05 mm in precision CNC production.
| Evidence | Ansbach |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1913
Founding of Glacryl by Georg Hedel
- 1923
Journeyman's examination of Georg Hedel
- 1937
Takeover by Adam Hedel
- 1940
Temporary closure during the Second World War
- 1948
Business licence re-granted
- 1956
Journeyman's certificate of Wolfgang Hedel Senior
- 1958
Move from the castle to Naumannstraße
- 1971
Takeover of the business by Wolfgang Hedel Senior
- 1998
Takeover of the business by Wolfgang Hedel Junior
- 2025
Our team today