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2026/02/03

Stone Drilling Machines for Slabs, Blocks, and Core Drilling

DINOSAW stone drilling machines are used for drilling operations on slabs and blocks. The machines are suitable for granite, marble, quartz, engineered stone, concrete, ceramic tiles. They support slab drilling, block drilling, positioning holes, core extraction, and on-site drilling with consistent hole depth and diameter.

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CNC Stone Drilling Machines for Factory Use

This category includes CNC stone drilling machines designed for factory and workshop environments. The machines are used for drilling stone slabs, blocks, and processed workpieces, supporting applications such as slab drilling, block drilling, positioning holes, and core drilling.

In factory production, these machines are commonly used for core extraction, structural holes, and installation holes in stone components. Typical finished products include stone columns, balustrades, railings, stone bases, decorative blocks, and prefabricated stone parts used in architectural and interior projects. Core drilling is also widely used for material testing, quality inspection, and preparation of cylindrical stone components.

Gantry-type drilling machines provide higher stability, larger drilling depth, and wider working ranges, allowing multiple holes to be completed automatically by adjusting the lower trolley and upper beam system. Compact fixed-position drilling machines are suitable for simpler drilling tasks, where materials are manually repositioned between operations.

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DTH Stone Drilling Machines for Quarry & Construction

DTH (Down-The-Hole) drilling machines are used for drilling operations in quarry sites, mining areas, and construction environments. They are commonly applied for deep hole drilling and large-diameter holes in natural stone, rock, and concrete.

Typical applications include quarry block extraction, blasting holes, foundation drilling, anchoring holes, and on-site construction drilling. Drilled materials are often used for building stone, road stone, foundation structures, and large outdoor stone components. DTH drilling machines are suitable for granite, limestone, concrete, and other hard rock materials, where mobility and adaptability to uneven terrain are required.

These machines are widely used in stone quarries, infrastructure projects, and construction sites where drilling is performed directly on raw materials or in outdoor conditions.

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What Is a Stone Drilling Machine?

A stone drilling machine is a specialized machine used to create holes in stone, concrete, and other hard or brittle materials. It is designed for drilling operations on stone slabs, blocks, and raw materials, supporting applications such as slab drilling, block drilling, positioning holes, and core extraction.

In stone processing factories, drilling machines are commonly used for producing installation holes, structural holes, and core samples in stone components. Typical applications include drilling stone columns, railings, balustrades, bases, and prefabricated stone parts used in architectural and interior projects. Core drilling is also used for material testing, quality inspection, and preparation of cylindrical stone elements.

For quarry and construction environments, stone drilling machines are applied to on-site drilling tasks such as foundation holes, anchoring holes, blasting preparation, and block extraction. Depending on the working environment, factory-based CNC drilling machines and mobile DTH drilling machines are used to meet different production and site requirements.

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Start With the Right Type of Drilling Machine

Most buyers looking for a stone drilling machine already have a specific task in mind. In real projects, drilling work usually falls into two clear scenarios.

If drilling is done in a factory or workshop—on stone slabs, blocks, or processed workpieces—a CNC stone drilling machine is typically the right choice. These machines are used for positioning holes, installation holes, and core drilling in products such as stone columns, railings, balustrades, bases, and prefabricated architectural components.

If drilling is done directly on site—in quarries or construction environments—a DTH drilling machine is usually more suitable. These machines are designed for deep and large-diameter holes in raw stone or concrete, commonly used for block extraction, blasting preparation, foundation drilling, and anchoring work.

For most buyers, identifying which of these two scenarios applies already answers the main selection question.

Factory Drilling: When Consistency and Workflow Matter

In factory environments, drilling is rarely an isolated task. It is part of a production workflow where slabs or blocks are positioned, drilled, and then transferred to the next process. In this context, consistency is often more important than drilling speed alone.

CNC stone drilling machines are commonly used for slab drilling, block drilling, positioning holes, and core drilling. These operations support the production of finished components such as stone columns, balustrades, railings, decorative bases, and architectural stone parts, where accurate hole depth and positioning are required for proper installation.

Gantry-type CNC drilling machines are often chosen when workpieces are large or heavy. By adjusting the lower trolley and upper beam system, drilling positions can be changed automatically, allowing multiple holes to be completed without manually repositioning the stone each time. This helps maintain consistency across batches and reduces handling effort.

Smaller fixed-position drilling machines are also used in factories, particularly when space is limited or production volume is low. These machines require manual movement of materials between drilling operations and are suitable for simpler drilling tasks.

On-Site Drilling: When the Material Cannot Be Moved

In quarry and construction work, drilling is performed directly on raw stone or concrete structures. Materials are often uneven, surfaces are irregular, and working conditions can change from site to site. In these situations, mobility and adaptability become more important than precise positioning.

DTH drilling machines are widely used for these applications. Typical uses include quarry block extraction, blasting holes, foundation drilling, and anchoring for infrastructure projects. The drilled materials are generally used for building stone, road construction, and structural foundations rather than decorative stone components.

For buyers whose drilling work is mainly performed outdoors or on raw material that cannot be transported to a factory, DTH drilling machines are usually the practical solution.

What Is a Stone Drilling Machine Used For?

A stone drilling machine is used to create holes in stone, engineered stone, concrete, and other hard or brittle materials. Common applications include slab drilling, block drilling, positioning holes, and core drilling in factory environments, as well as on-site drilling tasks in quarries and construction projects.

What Is the Difference Between CNC Stone Drilling Machines and DTH Drilling Machines?

CNC stone drilling machines are typically used in factories and workshops, where stone slabs or blocks are placed on a table and drilled with controlled positioning and repeatable accuracy.

DTH drilling machines are used on site, such as in quarries or construction areas, where drilling is performed directly on raw stone or concrete under variable outdoor conditions.

What Materials Can Stone Drilling Machines Handle?

Stone drilling machines are commonly used on granite, marble, quartz, engineered stone, concrete, ceramic tiles, limestone, and other hard or brittle materials processed in stone and construction industries.

What Is Core Drilling Used for in Stone Processing?

Core drilling is used to extract cylindrical sections of stone for purposes such as producing cylindrical stone components, preparing samples for quality inspection, material testing, and creating openings for further processing or installation.

When Should a Gantry-Type CNC Drilling Machine Be Chosen?

Gantry-type CNC drilling machines are suitable when workpieces are large or heavy, when multiple holes are required at different positions, or when batch consistency is important. They reduce manual handling and improve efficiency in factory production.

Are Small Fixed-Position Drilling Machines Suitable for Factories?

Small fixed-position drilling machines can be suitable for factories with limited space, low production volume, or simple drilling tasks. However, they require manual repositioning of materials and are less efficient for batch production.

What Are DTH Drilling Machines Mainly Used For?

DTH drilling machines are mainly used for deep hole drilling and large-diameter holes in quarry and construction environments. Typical applications include block extraction, blasting preparation, foundation drilling, anchoring, and infrastructure projects.

How Do Buyers Usually Decide Which Drilling Machine to Choose?

Most purchasing decisions are based on where drilling takes place, what materials are drilled, required hole depth and diameter, workpiece size, and how the drilled material will be used afterward. Matching the machine type to real working conditions is generally more important than comparing specifications alone.