How To Cut Ceramic Tile With A Grinder
An Angle grinder is a very useful tile cutting tool that can easily handle tiles of all shapes and sizes. Here is how to cut tiles using an Angle grinder:
- Safety first
Safety is the most important point when operating an Angle mill. Protective equipment must be worn before use including a face mask with safety goggles, gloves and earplugs. At the same time, note that the machine plug is correctly grounded, the socket can withstand the motor current, and the power switch is protected. - Set the cutting depth
Before you start using the Angle grinder, you need to set the depth of the tiles you want to cut. This depth can be set by adjusting the height of the cutting disc. Place the tile on the work surface and use the hand wheel to lower the Angle grinder from above until the bottom of the cutting disc is in contact with the tile surface. At this time, use a scale to measure the distance of the cutting disc from the table to set the appropriate depth - Prepare the tile
Before cutting the tile, you need to mark the area to be cut. You can use chalk, pencil, or crayon to mark the cut lines. This ensures that there is a straight line to reference, which is very important. - Add water to cool down：
- When cutting the tile, the cutting disc will generate a lot of heat, which is easy to break the tile. At this point, a bucket of water needs to be prepared to let the water flow between the tile and the cutting tray, which can cool the tile while cutting, reducing the risk of fragmentation
- Cut the tile
Before you start cutting, make sure the cutting disc is parallel to the cutting line. Turn the Angle grinder on and lift it until the cutterhead does not touch the tile. With a slight Angle grinder, gently place the cutting disc on the tile and slowly push it forward. In the process of cutting, the direction of cutting is controlled by following the mark of the carved line. - Deburring: After finishing the cutting, the edge of the tile is usually left with some rough edges. You can use the grinding wheel edge or tungsten steel edge of an Angle grinder to gently trim the surface of the tile to remove rough edges and uneven parts.
- Cleaning work When cutting tiles with a cutter, it usually produces a lot of dust and debris. Use a vacuum cleaner or brush to clean the work area so that you can keep the environment clean the next time you use it
- Maintenance After cutting tiles with an Angle grinder, cleaning and maintenance are required. First, you need to put the Angle grinder
- Remove dust and debris as much as possible to keep the machine clean. Then apply an appropriate amount of oil to prevent machine rust. Finally, the place where the Angle grinder is stored should be a dry and ventilated place to ensure a long service life.
