Create a pencil line where you want to make the cut then use the grinder to lightly score the line.
Ceramic cutting tips.
This chart shows the relative strengths of various insert shapes.
Oxide ceramics are aluminium oxide based al2o3 with added zirconia zro2 for crack inhibition.
As an alternative use a grinder with a diamond tile cutter wheel to cut the tile.
There are a range of ceramic grades available for a variety of applications.
But the tool tip generally carries much of the stress.
Ceramic cutting tool material what is ceramic cutting tool material.
If you are new to using these tools practice on some spare tiles before beginning your project.
All ceramic cutting tools have excellent wear resistance at high cutting speeds.
It starts with round on the outside edge being strongest and moves to 35 which is the weakest.
Ceramic insert cutters like the one in this application run 8 to 10 times faster than carbide.
Then pass back and forth over the score mark until the tile is cut.
Carbide is safe and easy to use says steven howard engineering and marketing manager for ntk cutting tools.