Manufacturing

Drilling

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Operation of a Drilling Press:
Drilling machines which are commonly known as drill presses are implemented for the drilling work in the home or workspaces. Due to the vast work of drilling in the industry & home, drilling machines are known as one of the most used appliances.  However, the application of the drilling machine is not only confined until the drilling work but also used for other works such as countersinking, tapping, reaming, & counterboring. One of the most used drilling machines is the following type drill press which is found in home & industrial workshops.

 

The composition of the drill press is made up of four vital assemblies such as column, head, base & table. In the head of the drilling machine, the motors are variable speed devices which are usually set up as an axle. The spindle in the drilling machine is fixed under the shaft that can be easily moved in the upward & downward direction through manual or automatic mode. A table on the column is also used so that it can get proper support during the operation. The column in the drilling press is also considered as one of the most vital components while the head & base which are clamped over the same. With the assistance of the cast iron base, you will be able to get a better support part for the complete construction.

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Adam Tan
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Leading the Autotronics program & operation for Autotronics Centre of Excellence. Background of 15 years in the automotive industy, Adam had worked alongside local Malaysian Automotive entitive and founders. He has a knack for understanding current industry needs to replenish and evolve it further with economic and academix key takes.

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  • To operate a drill press, securely clamp the workpiece to the table or in a vise, adjust the table height and spindle speed for the material and drill bit size, install and tighten the correct drill bit in the chuck with the chuck key, position the workpiece, then turn on the machine and lower the quill with light, even pressure until the hole is drilled