Column drill presses
Column drill presses
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Design and areas of application Column drill presses
In contrast to hand-held drills, column drill presses are mounted on a stable base. This machine, also known colloquially as a pillar drill, consists of a base, a vertical column, an adjustable table, the motor with belt drive and a Drill chucks, which is held in place by a Morse taper and can also be removed for direct clamping of drill bits. The compact version is known as a Pillar drilling machines bench drills. Thanks to their robust design, holes can be drilled precisely and evenly in series with a Column drill presses. The drilling depth can be set precisely using a depth stop so that blind holes are drilled with repeat accuracy and Material is not accidentally drilled through. In addition, many models are equipped with an inclinable drill press table, which enables drilling at different angles and expands the machine's range of applications. Some Column drill presses also offer additional functions such as milling and tapping, making them multifunctional devices for your workshop at home or for professionals.
Column drill presses are used in various areas, including metal, wood and plastic processing. They are also popular in model making and precision mechanics. For industrial uses, there are more powerful models for drilling diameters beyond 20 mm, tapping functions, integrated coolant pumps and Matériau du manche.
How Column drill presses work
The column of the machine allows the Drill press tables to be attached, which can be adjusted in height, swivelled and often also tilted. This allows Centre bores to be made from different angles on the workpiece. The Drill chucks, in which the drill bit is clamped, can be moved vertically using a lever or crank to guide the drill bit into the material. Modern devices often have a motor with variable speed, which can be easily adapted to different materials and drill bits to create optimum conditions for the drill bit in question.
Advantages of the Column drill presses
Compared to hand-held drills, column drill presses enable more precise drilling as the drill bit is held particularly stable by the fixed column guide. This is particularly advantageous when working with harder materials such as metal. The ability to vary the height and inclination of the drill press tables offers many application options. The desired drilling depth can be precisely defined using depth stops. This enables consistently precise centre bores, even in series.
Purchase criteria Column drill presses
There are several important criteria to consider when buying a Column drill presses. The performance of the machine influences which materials can be processed; a model with a higher performance is recommended for harder materials such as steel. The same applies to larger drill diameters. The maximum drill bit diameter varies depending on the model and is typically between 13 mm and 20 mm for Steel, while larger diameters are often possible in softer materials such as wood. It is also important that the machine offers a variable Speed to enable adaptation to different materials, drill diameters and requirements.
Speed control
Speed control is now standard on Column drill presses. It makes it possible to optimise the speed of the drill bit to the material being processed, which increases precision, the service life of the drill bit, the quality of the drill wall and safety. For example, a higher speed can be selected for soft materials such as wood, while lower speeds are required for metals or other hard materials in order to protect the drill bit and achieve clean results. Most modern column drill presses offer stepless or multi-stage speed control, which can be set using a rotary knob or switch. In addition, there are more intelligent machines that offer the option of selecting different speeds for different drill bit sizes and materials from a menu.
Accessories for Column drill presses
Laser or cross line laser
Some manufacturers include a cross line laser directly in the basic equipment of the Column drill presses. The cross line laser projects a fine crosshair onto the drilling machine table or workpiece exactly where the tip of the drill hits it. This allows the workpiece to be aligned more precisely and quickly. The advantage of this is that the set centre point remains stable even with workpieces of different thicknesses or when the table height changes.
If you are working with a drill that is not equipped with a cross line laser, it can easily be retrofitted. In our DICTUM range, you will find a good cross line laser from the Manufacturer Wixey. The laser is easy to adjust and can be attached to any Column drill presses using the included mounting clamp.
Vice
A good clamping option for the workpieces to be processed is absolutely essential for the various types of work with column drill presses. A suitable vice also includes clamping claws to securely fasten it to the casting table.
Veritas Drill press tables for Column drill presses
An attachable drill press table or stop is practical for various uses, such as drilling holes in rows. Sliding stop jaws and interchangeable drilling inserts are integrated into our model and offer many possibilities.
