What are the Different Drill Machines?

Perhaps our world today would be a lot different if the drill machine wasn’t invented. This popular is widely used and it is continuously serving its purpose at home and in the industrial setting. Drills are largely used in the construction field, woodworking, metal working, and other DIY projects. As mentioned earlier, drills also have a spot in the field of medicine and space missions, among others.

Due to its diversity of uses and application, it is but just to acquaint yourself to the idea that there is a specific drill for a certain type of job. Of course you cannot use a drilling machine that is used in construction to bore holes on human bones. And in case you might be taking the other way around, better head to a psychiatrist for you might be suffering a very serious disorder.

To better know this indispensable power tool, here are some of the generic characteristics of each of the drill types:

·         Upright Sensitive Drilling Machine

This type makes use of a belt drive spindle head. The name ‘upright sensitive’ is due to the nature on how to operate this type—which is by hand. It allows the operator to literally feel the cutting action of the machine.

Moreover, this type also have two orientations—the bench style and the floor style. Also, this machine is ideal for moderate to light duty work.

·         Upright Drilling Machine

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This particular type is almost similar to the previous one but, on the other hand, uses a geared drive spindle head, contrary to the method used in the previous machine. This drilling machine is highly recommended for projects that require large-hole productions.

·         Radial Arm Drilling Machine

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This type is said to be the most popular among the four. Its radial orientation equates to its versatility and can be an ideal choice of tool for larger and heavier parts. The radial arm also makes it easier for you to manipulate your workspace, this giving you more liberty to do whatever it is that you wish for your piece.

This drill machine can also be fitting with other ‘accessories’ like titling table or trunion table to be able to come up other types of holes like intersecting and angular ones.

·         Special Purpose Drilling Machine

As the name suggests, this not your ordinary drilling machine. If you have intricate details that needs holes in it, then this one is the tool for it. Drills that belong to this category include Micro-Drill Press, Multiple Spindle Drilling Machine, and Turret Type Drilling Machine.