How to process stone countertop basin holes?

• Backgrounds

Despite the rapid development of stone processing equipment in recent years, specialized machining centers for countertop processing have also emerged. However, these high-cost machines are not suitable for stone processing companies that do not specialize in countertop processing. Particularly considering the thin profit margins on countertops, the payback period for using expensive machining centers is hard to predict. Currently, countertop slab processing and polishing still mainly rely on manual shaping and polishing. This traditional method not only results in low production efficiency but also leads to high labor intensity.

So, how can the stone countertops be efficiently processed, ground, and polished? This article will explore the processing, grinding, and polishing techniques of stone countertops.

• Traditional countertop processing process:

Cutting of basin hole on countertop → Drawing of basin hole edge → Forming of basin hole edge → Grinding and polishing of basin hole

1. Cutting the edge of the basin hole

The basin hole of the countertop is usually cut with a manual cutting machine, which is convenient.

2. Make a template for the basin hole. 

3. Steps for drawing lines on the edge of the basin hole:

(1) Align the template with the edge of the basin hole

(2) Clamp the template with a clamp

(3) Draw lines along the outer edge of the template. The lines must be neat and the trajectory must be smooth.

4. Forming the edge of the basin hole Install a forming wheel on the hand grinder to further process the basin hole.

5. Grinding and polishing the edge of the basin hole There are two ways to grind and polish the edge of the basin hole: hand-held grinding and polishing, see Figure 4; manual grinding and polishing. The method shown in Figure 4 can be used for hand-held grinding and polishing. Skilled employees can grind and polish the edge of the basin hole with only 3 to 4 grinding wheels.

• Shortcomings of traditional processing ways

The traditional processing and polishing process of countertop and basin holes mainly relies on manual forming grinding and polishing. Although it is low-cost, highly flexible, and suitable for processing small batches of countertops, it has the following disadvantages:

Low processing efficiency: Manual operation is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it is difficult to meet the needs of mass production.

Low standard of finished products: Manual operation is difficult to ensure processing accuracy and consistency, and the quality of finished products is difficult to meet the standards.

High labor intensity: Manual operation puts a heavy burden on the workers' bodies and the working environment is poor.

Low customer satisfaction: Low processing efficiency and finished product standards lead to low customer satisfaction

• Introduction of 4+1 bridge cutter

Dafon machinery has a keen insight into market demand and has devoted itself to the development of cost-effective countertop processing equipment, and has successfully launched the 4+1 bridge cutter. This equipment integrates cutting and digging functions and is designed specifically for countertop processing. It can efficiently and accurately complete the cutting and digging of basin holes, completely solving the problems of traditional processes.

4+1 bridge cutter is specially designed for processing countertops. The cutting head can cut the entire countertop. By setting the aperture of the CNC panel, the engraving head is digg according to the data set by the system. One machine completely solves the problem of small countertop processing and cutting.

This 4+1 bridge cutter is equipped with an engraving head, which can not only cut circular countertops but also meet the diverse needs of customers and cut countertops of various shapes. High-standard processing accuracy and efficient processing speed have greatly improved customer satisfaction.

• Performance Features of 4+1 bridge cutter

High-cost performance: Compared with traditional machining centers, the price of a 4+1 bridge cutter is more affordable and more easily accepted by stone processing companies.

Efficient production: The use of advanced processing technology can quickly and accurately complete the processing of basin holes, greatly improving production efficiency.

High-precision processing: Equipped with a high-precision engraving head, it can ensure the processing accuracy of basin holes and the standard of finished products is high.

Satisfaction of diverse needs: Not only can it cut round countertops, but it can also meet the diverse needs of customers and cut countertops of various shapes.

• summarize

The launch of DAFON'S 4+1 bridge cutter has brought revolutionary changes to the stone countertop processing industry, helping stone processing companies achieve the goals of efficient production, cost reduction, and improved product quality. If you are also worried about the processing of countertop basin holes, you might as well try the  4+1 bridge cutter with an engraving head and experience the infinite possibilities brought by efficient production!