What is a Drill Press Used For?
A drill press is a motor-motor driven piece of machinery that lowers and raises a rotating tool into workpieces. Workpieces are generally metals and woods. A drill press is an upright-standing, fixed drill that can be mounted on a cabinet or to the floor. Drill presses can perform a number of duties in a workshop. Does this Spark an idea?
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Holes
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The main function of a drill press is to drill holes into workpieces. Drill presses use a variety of spindles to drill varying amounts and sizes of holes.
Reaming
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Drill presses are also used for reaming. Reaming is when existing holes are made bigger and or more accurate. Reaming is most often done on metalwork pieces.
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Tapping
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Drill presses can be used to tap a new or existing hole. Tapping a hole puts threads in the hole so that the hole can be used for screws or bolts.
Counterboring
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Counterboring can be done on drill presses to make the ends of pre-drilled holes bigger. Counterboring also allows screw heads or bolts to fit in the hole.
Countersinking
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Drill presses can countersink screws or bolts. Countersinking screws or bolts allows the head of the screw or bolt to be flush with the surface of the workpiece.
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