MAPUA UNIVERSITY

658 MURALLA ST., INTRAMUROS MANILA 1002, PHILIPPINES

SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

ME137L-2
MECHANICAL PROCESS 2

RESEARCH 2
DRILL PRESS

CAVALIDA, Jose Emmanuel B. DATE PERFORMED:

ME137L – 2 March 5, 2023
GRP – SN DATE SUBMITTED:
I 3 March 6, 2023

GRADE
TR SP

Engr. Sublime Carvajal

Instructor

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 II. TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. COVER PAGE………………………………….1
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS…...………………….2
III. OBJECTIVES…………………………………..3
IV. INTRODUCTION……………………………...4
V. DRILL PRESS………………………………….5
VI. DRAWING AND PARTS……………………...6
VII. CONCLUSION………………………………...7
VIII. REFERENCE…………………………………..8

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 III. OBJECTIVES

1.) To have knowledge about a drill press.

2.) To be able to work with a drill press.

3.) To know how a drill press works.

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 IV. INTRODUCTION

More than 200 years ago, blacksmiths and machine

shops began to use the first drill presses. They had a
hand crank and were designed for cutting metal. In order
to drill or widen a cylindrical hole in a workpiece or part,
such as the ones in this image, drill presses are often
utilized. Moreover, they can be utilized for tapping,
countersinking, counterboring, and reaming. One of the
most crucial machine tools in a workshop is the drilling
machine. It is second only to the lathe in terms of
significance. A drilling machine makes it possible to drill
holes swiftly and affordably. The drill, a cutting
instrument with revolving blades that applies significant
force to the item secured to the table, creates the hole. A
drill press is a general term used to refer to a machine
tool that creates holes by applying vertical pressure.
Drilling machines are produced in a variety of shapes and
sizes, each of which is specifically intended to tackle a
certain sort of work or set of tasks.

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 V. DRILL PRESS

A motorized instrument called a drill press makes

holes in materials like plastic, metal, or wood. Drill
presses use multiple types of bits, similar to a portable
drill, to create various-sized holes. Drill presses, in
contrast, are stationary or bench-top devices. A drill
press is probably not for you if you sometimes need to
drill holes in wood or for little home repairs.
Nevertheless, a drill press will make it simpler to bore
accurate holes, countersink, or counterbore those holes,
and use sanding accessories if you'd like to get serious
about dealing with wood or metal.

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VI. DRAWING AND PARTS

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 VII. CONCLUSION

I concluded without expending a lot of effort or time,

the drill press may be configured to correctly create copy
holes. A drill press is more precise than other standard
drills in performing nearly all drilling-related activities. It
is quick and effective and simple to use with increased
power. It reduces the expense of purchasing so many
instruments for each operation by having a wide range of
capabilities. Because the attachments are smaller than
the machines themselves, the storage space is reduced.
Whether you work with metal or wood, I would advise you
to get a drill press so that all of your work will be
completed to perfection. Even beginners can use this
special tool because it doesn't require any special
handling abilities. Search for the best drill press that has
all the features you need to match your requirements for
competence and usability

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 VIII. REFERENCES

DE-1: Lesson 11. INTRODUCTION TO DRILLING MACHINE. (n.d.).

http://ecoursesonline.iasri.res.in/mod/page/view.php?id=3825

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (1998, July 20). Drill press | tool.

Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/technology/drill-

press

Maxwell, S. (2022, February 24). Drill Press: What It Is and When Do You Use

it? Family Handyman. https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/what-

drill-press-when-to-use/

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