Horizontal drills for drilling glass: what are the advantages?

In the glass processing industry, precision and efficiency are crucial to ensuring high quality end products. Among the possible operations the drilling of the glass, in particular, is a fundamental process that requires specific tools to obtain optimal results: we are talking about horizontal drills!

Available in manual, semi-automatic and automatic versions, horizontal drills for drilling glass are a reliable solution to make precise and clean holes.
But how do they work? And how can they be integrated into the glassworks production? Let’s find out in this article!

Industrial applications of perforated glass

Drilling glass is an indispensable process for many applications: from architectural glazing to automotive glazing and furniture, the need for precise holes is common to many industries. A well-executed drilling not only improves the aesthetics of the final product, but is essential to ensure the safety and functionality of the glass.

The horizontal drills allow to obtain holes of high precision, with smooth edges and no chipping. In addition, they can be easily integrated into glassworks production processes, increasing efficiency and reducing processing time.

Manual horizontal drilling machines for drilling glass

Ideal for small glassworks or less frequent drilling operations, these drills require manual intervention to position the glass and control the drilling process.

Despite their simplicity, they offer a high degree of precision and flexibility and are particularly useful for custom work or for the production of unique pieces. An example is the creation of personalized decorative glass, where the precision of the hole determines the final aesthetic impact.

Semi-automatic horizontal drilling machines for drilling glass

A compromise between manual and automatic drills. Semi-automatic horizontal drills combine manual (necessary) intervention with automatic functions to improve drilling efficiency and accuracy. For example, the positioning of the glass can be manual while the drilling is automatic: this way you can reduce the processing time and ensure consistent results.

Semi-automatic drills for drilling glass are particularly used in the production of glass doors, where the precision of the holes for handles and hinges is essential.

Automatic horizontal drilling machines for drilling glass

The most advanced solution for drilling glass. Fully automated, this type of horizontal drills minimizes operator intervention and greatly increases production efficiency.

Automatic horizontal drills are ideal for large glassworks that need to drill large volumes of glass with precision and speed. This is the case with insulating windows, where speed and precision of the holes for the cavities are crucial for the thermal efficiency of the final product.

Adelio Lattuada complementary solutions: horizontal drills!

Within our product range there is a complete line of horizontal drills for drilling glass, designed with the same attention of our line of grinders and washing machines for glass. We produce automatic, semi-automatic and manual drills with one or two opposing heads (automatic lower and manual upper); all models are equipped with automatic locking of the glass during the drilling cycle and the possibility of adjusting the depth of the drilling on the lower head, in order to adapt the process to different production needs.

We also provide a series of options to achieve maximum customization such as automatic core ejection (which facilitates the removal of glass residues), laser centering system (which ensures extreme precision in the positioning of the holes) and the supports for drilling in series (which allow to make multiple holes quickly and efficiently).

Investing in high-quality horizontal drills is essential to ensure excellent results and long machine life. Choose the best for drilling glass, choose Adelio Lattuada horizontal drills! Contact us here (https://adeliolattuada.com/en/contattaci/) for more information.