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Drilling Ceramic Tile (Dry) and Initial Porcelain Attempt

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Equip Expo 2025 Millner Tool Booth

What happens here

Garren explains the difference between ceramic and porcelain tiles. He demonstrates drilling a ceramic tile dry, highlighting that while water is generally recommended, ceramic can be drilled without it. He then attempts to drill a porcelain tile, pouring water from a purple water bottle onto the tile, and using a drill at a slow speed and decent pressure. However, the drill bit pushes through the tile and hits a springy backdrop, causing the bit to chip due to lack of a solid support.

Goal: Showcase drilling ceramic tile and identify a common mistake when drilling porcelain.

Tools and materials

  • Ceramic Tile — Demonstrating dry drilling
  • Drill Bit Millner-Haufen — Creating holes in materials
  • Drill Millner-Haufen — Drilling holes
  • Purple Water Bottle — Applying water to the drilling surface
  • Water — Cooling the drill bit and workpiece during drilling