Drill press (also know as a bench drill) are drills that can be mounted to a stable base such as a stand, floor or workbenches etc. It is often driven by an electric motor and typically has three handles which controls the vertical movement of the drill. Although the main purpose of the drill press is to bore various materials, its chuck can be equipped with other rotating accessories to perform tasks such as sanding, honing, polishing etc.[1].
Drill press have the following advantages over hand drills[2]:
- Improved accuracy and consistency
- Improved efficiency
- More powerful motors
And the following disadvantages[2]:
- Lesser portability
- Difficulties when handling angled operations
- Limited drilling capacity
A drill press can handle almost any dense solid materials, from wood to metal or even glass with high precision. When operating a drill press, the material must be fixed thoroughly. In addition, it is important to apply coolant when operating with metal to prevent excessive heat. When designing a piece to be machined by the drill press, the amount of angled machining required should be minimized as such application requires a significant amount of extra time and effort.
A drill press [5] |
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Selecting Drill Head and Speed
| A speed chart for drill press [3] |
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| A drill bit selection chart for drill press [4] |
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