The Schiavo Star Drill Pro: Precision Glass Drilling, Made in Italy
If you have ever watched a perfectly cut piece of glass crack at the last second because of a poorly drilled hole, you know that gut-punch feeling. All that time and material, gone. The Schiavo Star Drill Pro was built to make sure that does not happen.
Designed and manufactured in Italy by Schiavo Tech, a company with over 30 years of experience in glass fabrication machinery, this semiautomatic glass drilling machine delivers the kind of clean, accurate holes that flat glass professionals depend on every single day.
Distributed exclusively in North America by Matodi Group, the Star Drill Pro brings Italian engineering and thoughtful design straight to your shop floor.
A Semiautomatic Glass Drilling Machine Built for Real Shop Demands
Glass fabrication shops need equipment that keeps pace with production without compromising quality. The Star Drill Pro is a semiautomatic double-head drilling machine that approaches the glass from both the top and the bottom simultaneously.
That dual-head design means the holes come out clean on both sides, with no chipping or rough edges that would force you to slow down for secondary finishing.
The top motor operates with manual movement for precise operator control, while the bottom motor uses pneumatic movement for consistent pressure. Together, they create a drilling process that feels smooth and reliable, hole after hole.
Schiavo Star Drill Pro Specifications
The machine handles glass thicknesses from 3mm to 19mm and drills holes ranging from 2mm to 100mm in diameter.
Five adjustable speed settings (1,350 to 1,900 RPM) let operators match the spindle speed to the specific glass type and hole size, which protects both the drill bits and the glass itself.
Key specifications include:
- Glass support table measuring 1,400 x 2,000mm with pneumatic lifting caster wheels for easy glass positioning
- Two independent water pumps with stainless steel water tanks to keep drilling cool and precise
- Maximum drilling distance of 1,000mm
- Installed power of just 2.5 kW for energy-efficient operation
- All electrical controls built to OSHA requirements with CE, CSA, and UL certified components
At 300 kg and overall dimensions of 2,000 x 1,670 x 1,665mm, the Star Drill Pro delivers serious capability without monopolizing your shop floor.
Why the Double-Head Glass Drill Design Matters
Anyone who has worked with single-head drills knows the frustration: you drill from one side, flip the glass, line everything up again, and hope the exit hole matches. It is slow, it is risky, and it introduces room for error at every step.
The Schiavo Star Drill Pro eliminates that entire headache. Both drilling heads engage the glass simultaneously, meeting in the middle to produce a perfectly finished hole. No flipping, no realignment, no second chances needed.
For shops producing shower enclosures, glass doors, hardware-mounted panels, or architectural features with mounting points, that kind of efficiency translates directly into faster turnaround times and happier customers.
The machine also features manual speed adjustment and a manual lever for the upper chuck, giving operators direct, tactile control over the drilling process. When your team feels confident running the equipment, they work faster and produce better results.
Matodi Group: Your Partner for Glass Drilling Solutions
Matodi Group has built its reputation by connecting North American glass fabricators with the best European machinery available.
Beyond simply supplying equipment, Matodi provides hands-on support from initial consultation through installation and long-term maintenance.
Whether you need core drilling bits, spare parts, or technical guidance down the road, the Matodi team is only a phone call away.
If you are also exploring vertical drilling options, take a look at the SULAK Vertical Glass Drilling Machines, which Matodi distributes, for a different approach to glass hole drilling.
Bring the Schiavo Star Drill Pro to Your Shop!
The right drilling machine can transform your production line from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage.
Contact us or give us a call at 336-668-2300 to schedule your consultation and find out how the Schiavo Star Drill Pro fits into your workflow!
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