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I have got wind of an enquiry today. A customer has got 600x300 glazed porcelain tiles that they are trying to drill a 6mm hole into.
They have tried dry bits, wet bits with a cooling system, loose tiles from the front and back, fitted tiles, tape, a drill clamp...... but the tile just shatters. No-one else has had an issue drilling these tiles before.
Using similar equipment and techniques, they have managed to cut a 27mm hole for a pipe, but 6mm holes are proving impossible.
I spoke to one of our local tilers and he thought the only thing it could be, other than the incorrect bits being used, is that they are applying too much pressure.
Customer stated to my colleague that the bits used are new, diamond tipped and suitable for porcelain. Unsure of the brand though.
Any ideas anyone?
They have tried dry bits, wet bits with a cooling system, loose tiles from the front and back, fitted tiles, tape, a drill clamp...... but the tile just shatters. No-one else has had an issue drilling these tiles before.
Using similar equipment and techniques, they have managed to cut a 27mm hole for a pipe, but 6mm holes are proving impossible.
I spoke to one of our local tilers and he thought the only thing it could be, other than the incorrect bits being used, is that they are applying too much pressure.
Customer stated to my colleague that the bits used are new, diamond tipped and suitable for porcelain. Unsure of the brand though.
Any ideas anyone?
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