Stone Machinery Glossary

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Quarrying & Mining Machinery

Quarry Wire Saw

Large-scale diamond wire cutting system designed for primary extraction of massive stone blocks from quarry
Examples: Stationary Type, Mobile Type, Multi-Wire Type, Heavy Duty Type

Drilling Rig

Machine used to create precis``ion holes in rock formations for blasting, exploration, or wire saw
Examples: Rotary Type, Percussion Type, DTH Type, Track Mounted Type

Excavator

Heavy hydraulic machine with articulated arm and bucket for digging and material handling in quarry
Examples: Tracked Type, Wheeled Type, Mini Type, Long Reach Type

Wheel Loader

Mobile equipment with front-mounted bucket for scooping, loading, and transporting quarried material
Examples: Compact Type, Standard Type, Large Capacity Type, Articulated Type

Dump Truck

Heavy-duty vehicles designed for transporting extracted stone materials from quarry to processing
Examples: Rigid Frame Type, Articulated Type, Off-Road Type, Electric Drive Type

Rock Breaker

Hydraulic hammer attachment for excavators used to break oversized rocks and clear obstacles
Examples: Light Duty Type, Medium Duty Type, Heavy Duty Type, Silenced Type

Quarry Chainsaw

Heavy-duty chainsaw with diamond chain specifically designed for quarry operations with deep cutting
Examples: Hydraulic Type, Electric Type, Pneumatic Type, Gas Powered Type

Stone Splitter

Hydraulic equipment using controlled pressure to split natural stone along cleavage planes for quarrying
Examples: Portable Type, Stationary Type, Electric Type, Manual Type

Quarry Saw

Large circular saw machine designed for initial block extraction and rough cutting in quarry
Examples: Track Mounted Type, Wheel Mounted Type, Stationary Type, Self-Propelled Type

Stone Crusher

Complete system for reducing large quarried stones into smaller aggregate sizes for construction
Examples: Mobile Type, Stationary Type, Modular Type, Portable Type

Stone Cutting Machinery

Bridge Saw

Stationary cutting machine with diamond blade traveling along a bridge structure for precise straight cuts of stone
Examples: Manual Type, Semi-Automatic Type, CNC Type, Multi-Axis Type

Wire Saw Machine

Cutting equipment using diamond-coated wire for minimal waste stone cutting with superior edge quality
Examples: Single Wire Type, Multi-Wire Type, CNC Type, Profiling Type

Gang Saw

Multi-blade machine using parallel reciprocating blades to cut stone blocks into multiple slabs
Examples: Diamond Type, Steel Shot Type, Frame Type, Continuous Type

Stone Block Cutter

Specialized machine for cutting large quarry blocks into smaller manageable pieces for further processing
Examples: Single Blade Type, Multi-Blade Type, Chain Type, Wire Type

Waterjet Cutting Machine

High-pressure cutting system using water mixed with abrasive for precision cutting of complex stone shapes
Examples: Pure Water Type, Abrasive Type, Multi-Axis Type, Robotic Type

Band Saw

Continuous loop cutting machine using diamond-coated band for curved cutting applications and irregular shapes
Examples: Vertical Type, Horizontal Type, Portable Type, Heavy Duty Type

Circular Saw

Portable cutting machine with diamond blade specifically designed for on-site stone cutting
Examples: Handheld Type, Track Mounted Type, Wet Cut Type, Dry Cut Type

Tile Saw

Precision equipment designed specifically for cutting stone tiles with water cooling systems and adjustable angles
Examples: Wet Type, Bridge Type, Portable Type, Professional Type

Splitting Machine

Hydraulic equipment using controlled pressure to split natural stone along cleavage planes for flagstone production
Examples: Manual Type, Hydraulic Type, Pneumatic Type, Automatic Type

Slab Cutter

Specialized cutting equipment designed for processing large stone slabs into smaller pieces or custom shapes
Examples: Bridge Type, Overhead Type, Gantry Type, Portable Type

Kerb Cutting Machine

Automated machine designed specifically for cutting curved and straight kerbstones for infrastructure projects
Examples: CNC Type, Semi-Automatic Type, Wire Type, Blade Type

Stone Grinding & Polishing Machinery

Edge Polishing Machine

Specialized machine for polishing and finishing stone slab edges to desired profiles and mirror finish
Examples: Manual Type, Semi-Automatic Type, CNC Type, Straight Line Type

Surface Grinding Machine

Precision machine creating flat, smooth surfaces by moving grinding wheels across stone in controlled patterns
Examples: Planetary Type, Single Head Type, Multi-Head Type, Continuous Type

Calibrating Machine

Equipment ensuring uniform thickness across stone slabs by removing material to achieve precise tolerances
Examples: Single Head Type, Multi-Head Type, Continuous Line Type, CNC Type

Stone Polishing Machine

Equipment applying progressively finer abrasives to achieve smooth, glossy finishes on stone surfaces
Examples: Manual Type, Semi-Automatic Type, Continuous Type, Multi-Station Type

Bush Hammer Machine

Surface texturing equipment with pyramidal points for creating anti-slip textured finishes through impact action
Examples: Pneumatic Type, Electric Type, Roller Type, Gang Type

Honing Machine

Equipment using fine abrasives to create smooth, matte finishes on stone surfaces without high gloss
Examples: Floor Type, Countertop Type, Hand Type, Wet System Type

Flame Treatment Machine

Surface texturing equipment applying high-temperature flames to create rough, anti-slip textures through thermal shock
Examples: Automatic Type, Handheld Type, LPG Type, Multi-Torch Type

Tumbling Machine

Equipment rotating stone pieces with abrasive media to achieve rounded edges, aged appearances, and antique finishes
Examples: Rotary Type, Vibratory Type, Barrel Type, Continuous Line Type

Sandblasting Equipment

System propelling abrasive particles at high velocity to etch patterns or create textured finishes on stone surfaces
Examples: Pressure Pot Type, Suction Type, Wet Type, Automated Type

Stone Carving & Engraving Machinery

CNC Stone Router

Computer-controlled multi-axis machining center for three-dimensional stone shaping, profiling, and complex geometric operations
Examples: Gantry Type, Bridge Type, Multi-Axis Type, Heavy Duty Type

Stone Engraving Machine

Computer-controlled system for precision carving, lettering, and decorative pattern creation on tombstones and monuments
Examples: Monument Type, Tombstone Type, Laser Type, Relief Type

Stone Lathe

Computer-controlled turning machine for creating cylindrical stone products like columns, balusters, and spheres
Examples: Column Type, Baluster Type, Sphere Type, Copy Type

Robotic Carving System

Advanced robotic system with multi-axis capabilities for automated stone sculpting and complex artistic work
Examples: Multi-Axis Type, Heavy Duty Type, Precision Type, Artistic Type

Copy Carving Machine

Mechanical system that reproduces existing stone carvings or models by following a template or pattern
Examples: Pantograph Type, Tracer Type, Template Type, Scaling Type

Relief Carving Machine

Specialized equipment for creating raised or recessed designs and patterns on flat stone surfaces
Examples: Shallow Relief Type, Deep Relief Type, CNC Type, Manual Type

Three-Dimensional Scanner

Digital measurement device capturing precise three-dimensional data for stone carving and reproduction applications
Examples: Laser Type, Structured Light Type, Contact Type, Portable Type

Stone Drilling Machinery

Core Drilling Machine

Specialized equipment for drilling precise cylindrical holes and extracting stone cores using diamond core bits
Examples: Handheld Type, Stand Mounted Type, Track Mounted Type, Hydraulic Type

Anchor Drilling Machine

Equipment designed for creating precise holes in stone for anchor bolt installation and structural connections
Examples: Portable Type, Heavy Duty Type, Vacuum Type, Multi-Spindle Type

Hole Saw Machine

Cutting equipment using circular saw blades for drilling large diameter holes in stone
Examples: Electric Type, Pneumatic Type, Hydraulic Type, Water Cooled Type

Percussion Drill

Impact drilling equipment using hammering action combined with rotation for efficient drilling in hard stone
Examples: Electric Type, Pneumatic Type, Hydraulic Type, Cordless Type

Diamond Drill

Precision drilling equipment using diamond-tipped bits for clean, accurate holes in various stone materials
Examples: Wet Type, Dry Type, High Speed Type, Variable Speed Type

Rotary Hammer

Heavy-duty drilling tool combining rotation and percussion for drilling and chiseling in dense stone
Examples: Corded Type, Cordless Type, Spline Drive Type, SDS Type

Multi-Spindle Drill

Drilling machine with multiple spindles for simultaneous drilling of several holes in stone
Examples: Fixed Pattern Type, Adjustable Type, Gang Drill Type, CNC Type

Angle Drill

Specialized drilling equipment capable of creating holes at various angles for complex stone installation requirements
Examples: Variable Angle Type, Fixed Angle Type, Right Angle Type, Compound Angle Type

Vacuum Drill

Drilling equipment with integrated dust collection system for clean drilling operations in stone
Examples: Integrated Vacuum Type, External Vacuum Type, HEPA Filter Type, Cyclone Type

Magnetic Drill

Portable drilling machine using magnetic base for secure attachment to metal support structures during stone work
Examples: Electromagnetic Type, Permanent Magnet Type, Variable Speed Type, Coolant Fed Type

Bench Drill

Stationary drilling machine mounted on workbench for precise drilling operations on smaller stone pieces
Examples: Pillar Type, Radial Type, Sensitive Type, Gang Type

Water Injection Drill

Drilling equipment with integrated water cooling and lubrication system for extended drilling operations in stone
Examples: Continuous Flow Type, Intermittent Type, Pressure Fed Type, Gravity Fed Type

Stone Profiling Machinery

Edge Profiling Machine

Specialized equipment for creating decorative edge profiles like bullnose, ogee, and custom shapes on stone edges
Examples: Bullnose Type, Ogee Type, Bevel Type, Custom Profile Type

CNC Profiling Center

Computer-controlled machining center with multiple tool stations for automated edge profiling and shaping
Examples: Multi-Station Type, Tool Changer Type, Bridge Type, Gantry Type

Template Profiler

Profiling machine that follows a physical template or pattern to reproduce specific shapes and profiles in stone
Examples: Mechanical Tracer Type, Hydraulic Tracer Type, Pneumatic Type, Copy Milling Type

Molding Machine

Equipment designed for creating architectural moldings and decorative trim elements from stone materials
Examples: Linear Molding Type, Curved Molding Type, Complex Profile Type, Multi-Pass Type

Shape Copying Machine

Automated system that duplicates existing stone shapes and profiles by following a master pattern or template
Examples: Three-Dimensional Type, Surface Following Type, Pantograph Type, Digital Copy Type

Contour Cutter

Cutting machine capable of following curved and irregular contours for creating complex stone shapes and profiles
Examples: Wire Contour Type, Blade Contour Type, Water Jet Type, Laser Type

Radius Cutter

Specialized equipment for cutting precise curved edges and radius profiles in stone pieces
Examples: Fixed Radius Type, Variable Radius Type, Large Radius Type, Small Radius Type

Bevel Cutting Machine

Equipment designed for creating angled cuts and beveled edges on stone pieces with precise angle control
Examples: Fixed Angle Type, Variable Angle Type, Double Bevel Type, Compound Angle Type

Chamfering Machine

Specialized tool for creating beveled edges and chamfers on stone corners and edges with consistent results
Examples: Manual Type, Automatic Type, Adjustable Angle Type, Multi-Station Type

Sink Cutout Machine

Specialized equipment for cutting precise sink and fixture openings in stone countertops and surfaces
Examples: Template Guided Type, CNC Type, Router Type, Water Jet Type

Corner Cutting Machine

Equipment designed for cutting and shaping corners in stone pieces with precision and repeatability
Examples: Right Angle Type, Radius Corner Type, Mitered Corner Type, Custom Angle Type

Diamond Tools

Diamond Saw Blade

Circular cutting disc with diamond segments bonded to the rim for efficient cutting of hard stone materials
Examples: Segmented Type, Continuous Rim Type, Turbo Type, Silent Type

Diamond Wire Saw

Cutting wire embedded with diamond beads or segments for precision stone cutting with minimal kerf width
Examples: Beaded Type, Sintered Type, Electroplated Type, Resin Bond Type

Diamond Core Drill Bit

Hollow cylindrical tool with diamond segments for drilling precise holes and extracting cylindrical stone cores
Examples: Wet Type, Dry Type, Thin Wall Type, Heavy Duty Type

Diamond Polishing Pad

Flexible disc embedded with diamond particles in various grits for achieving different surface finishes on stone
Examples: Wet Polishing Type, Dry Polishing Type, Transitional Type, Buff Type

Diamond Cup Wheel

Cup-shaped grinding tool with diamond segments for aggressive material removal and surface preparation
Examples: Turbo Type, Segmented Type, Continuous Rim Type, Double Row Type

Diamond Router Bit

Profiling tool with diamond coating for creating decorative edges and complex three-dimensional shapes in stone
Examples: CNC Router Bit, Hand Profiler Bit, V-Groove Bit, Roundover Bit

Diamond Grinding Wheel

Circular abrasive wheel embedded with diamond particles for precision grinding and shaping operations
Examples: Resin Bond Type, Metal Bond Type, Electroplated Type, Brazed Type

Diamond Profile Wheel

Specialized grinding tool for creating specific edge profiles and custom decorative shapes on stone edges
Examples: Bullnose Type, Ogee Type, Bevel Type, Custom Profile Type

Diamond Hole Saw

Cylindrical cutting tool with diamond coating for drilling large diameter holes in stone materials
Examples: Wet Cutting Type, Dry Cutting Type, Continuous Rim Type, Segmented Type

Diamond Segment

Individual cutting element containing diamond particles bonded in metal matrix for various tool applications
Examples: Sandwich Type, Welded Type, Brazed Type, Sintered Type

Diamond Wire Bead

Individual cutting elements threaded on wire containing diamond particles in specific patterns for wire saw applications
Examples: Electroplated Type, Sintered Type, Vacuum Brazed Type, Resin Bond Type

Diamond Finger Bit

Specialized routing tool with diamond-coated fingers for creating intricate internal cuts and detailed stone shaping
Examples: CNC Finger Bit, Hand Router Finger Bit, Multi-Finger Bit, Variable Radius Finger Bit

Diamond Chamfering Tool

Specialized cutting tool for creating beveled edges and chamfers on stone corners and edges with precise angle control
Examples: 45° Chamfer Bit, Variable Angle Chamfer Tool, Hand Chamfering Tool, CNC Chamfer Cutter

CNC Stone Equipment

CNC Stone Router

Computer-controlled multi-axis machining center for three-dimensional stone shaping, profiling, and complex geometric operations
Examples: 3-axis Stone Router, 4-axis Stone Router, 5-axis Stone Router, Gantry Type CNC Router

CNC Stone Engraving Machine

Computer-controlled system for precision carving, lettering, and decorative pattern creation on tombstones and monuments
Examples: Monument Engraving Machine, Tombstone CNC, Laser Engraving Machine, 2D/3D Stone Engraver

CNC Stone Lathe

Computer-controlled turning machine for creating cylindrical stone products like columns, balusters, and decorative spheres
Examples: Column Turning Machine, Baluster Lathe, Sphere Making Machine, Stone Turning Center

Robotic Stone Processing System

Advanced robotic system with multi-axis capabilities for automated stone polishing, cutting, and complex sculptural work
Examples: 6-axis Robot Polisher, 7-axis Robot Arm, KUKA Stone Robot, ABB Stone Processing Robot

5-Axis CNC Router

Advanced computer-controlled machining center with five-axis simultaneous movement for complex three-dimensional stone sculpting and detailed architectural elements
Examples: Gantry 5-Axis Router, Bridge Type 5-Axis, Robotic 5-Axis System, Tilting Head 5-Axis

Stone Machining Center

Integrated CNC system combining multiple stone processing operations including cutting, drilling, profiling, and polishing in one machine
Examples: Vertical Machining Center, Horizontal Machining Center, Multi-Spindle Machining Center, Tool Magazine System

Automatic Tool Changer

Automated system for changing cutting tools during stone processing operations to enable continuous multi-process machining without manual intervention
Examples: 8-Tool Magazine, 16-Tool Magazine, 24-Tool Magazine, Chain Type Tool Changer

Motion Control System

Precision control technology coordinating multiple axes movement in stone machinery for accurate positioning and smooth operation trajectories
Examples: Servo Control System, Stepper Motor Control, Linear Motor System, Encoder Feedback System