Importance of an All Geared Radial Drill Machine in Industries

  February 26, 2013
Yash Shah

Radial Drill MachineA drilling machine is a versatile machine tool which is primarily used to drill holes of different sizes and various depths on numerous types of surfaces. Besides drilling very tiny and extremely large holes, the drilling machine is also utilized for a wide range of operations such as tapping, reaming, countersinking, counterboring, spotfacing, etc.

Nowadays, a broad array of drilling machines is available in the local and global market, which also includes the all geared radial drill machine. Actually all the drilling machines basically perform the same drilling function. However each machine type has unique features and specific capacity. Further there are certain exclusive functions that can be executed more precisely and conveniently by a particular type of drilling machine.

All Geared Radial Drill Machine

Like other drilling machines the all geared radial drill machine is also an important machine tool which is commonly used in various industrial segments such as wood working, metal working, construction, quarries, etc. In fact, it is one of the most essential machining equipment in several manufacturing processes. This type of drilling machine has a large geared drilling head which is mounted to slide along a radial arm; and can be rotated, or lowered and raised, on a vertical column in order to adjust the position of the drill above the work piece.

Since the arm swings relative to the base of the machine, this radial drill machine can operate over a large area without moving the work piece. Hence it helps to save a lot of time as it is comparatively easier and faster to move the drill head; rather than detach, move, and again fix the work piece to the table. It also permits to use a relatively large work piece, because the arm can swing out of the table to enable an overhead crane to place a heavy work piece on the base.

Usually the work piece is fastened directly to the table. It also includes a power operated spindle and coolant system. The larger size models may even have a motor in order to lift or move the arm. A typical radial drilling machine has an oil bath, gear box and hardened gears that assure better durability. The precise rotation of the smoothly moving gears and bearings also make them highly reliable equipments. The gears and shafts are accurately fixed in order to function properly, continuously and effectively.

A large radial drill machine is capable to drill large holes up to ten inches diameter into solid metals such as steel and cast iron. Radial drilling machines are normally classified by the diameter of their column and the length of its arm. Generally the length of the arm is same as the maximum throat distance. These machines are also built according to the particular needs and custom specifications of the buyer. They are automatic and vibration free as well as noise free equipments. Moreover it has a robust structure and can smoothly, precisely and conveniently handle any high end, and heavy duty drilling operations.

The objective of this article to educate readers about all geared radial drill machine and their industrial importance.