FRAMELESS METHOD - This can be identified by the distinct absence of a separate frame. The casework is normally constructed from thicker material, usually 5/8" or 3/4" thick, due to the lack of a supporting frame. This method has many advantages such as; quicker construction times, clean and sleek look and maximum inside opening access, generally limited in the Face Frame Method.
In the beginning, this method was used off and on over the years, with it's most common use being in Institutional Casework, such as those found in Schools, Hospitals and Laboratories. The Frameless Method had it's most prominent use begriming in the 1950's and has continued to be used today. Beginning in the early 1980's it found its way into residential casework as well and has increased in popularity in this field through-out the past years.
The face of the casework is usually made from 3/4" material and edged with either a 1/8" thick piece of solid wood, but in most cases a 1/32" wood veneer or 1/16" thick plastic laminate in laminated casework. Those pieces are then trimmed flush with the thickness of the 3/4" material.
While this method is not new to the cabinet industry and still is being used today in some applications, it has evolved from it's original method to the alternative method now used today...32 MM SYSTEM
While the Frameless Construction remains the same, the 32 MM is a system by which a series of 5 MM diameter holes are drilled in-line at 32 MM center to center (see below section view). These holes accommodate the same spaced screw centers for the concealed hinges, drawer runners as well as houses the shelf supports for all adjustable shelves.
GRADY CABINET WORKS utilizes this method exclusively in their construction.
In the beginning, this method was used off and on over the years, with it's most common use being in Institutional Casework, such as those found in Schools, Hospitals and Laboratories. The Frameless Method had it's most prominent use begriming in the 1950's and has continued to be used today. Beginning in the early 1980's it found its way into residential casework as well and has increased in popularity in this field through-out the past years.
