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====== Mini Drill Press ======


^                     Mini Drill Press           ^
|                            {{:tools:microdrillpress:134.380_zoom.jpg?200|}}                                           |
| **Tool Type:**                  Drill press                          |
| **Location:**                   Innovation Workshop                           |



| **Description:**                Mini drill press                           |
| **Manufacturer:**               Cameron                           |

1/5/23 Haley
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===== About =====
Micro drill press for use with small tools and drill bits on precision or fine work pieces. Features an unlimited speed control motor with high torque at low RPM. 

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===== Safety Concerns =====
  * Safety glasses, close toe shoes, and long pants must be warn when operating the machine
  * Metal chips can be incredibly sharp, do not touch any chips directly instead using an acid brush to remove chips
  * Do not inhale any fumes resulting from drilling using oil
  * Do NOT wear gloves during operation of machine
  * Do not touch tool or spindle until the machine has stopped completely 

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===== Operating Procedures =====

  - Layout and center punch the holes you wish to drill
  - Insert drill bit into the drill chuck, tighten with the chuck key, and remove the chuck key before continuing. Note: Do not tighten the chuck by powering on the machine and do not leave the chuck key in the chuck. These are both extremely dangerous and unsafe practices.
  - Align the holes with the drill bit and secure the part using the vice or the drill bed clamp. 
  - Adjust the work table to the appropriate height and lock securely.
  - Check that the tool can spin freely and that it is clear of the part.
  - Determine the proper feed rate and speed rate for the given hole/material. Adjust the machine to this speed. There is a chart in the SOP that can be found under "Reference Documentation".
  - Apply cutting lubricant to the part
  - Turn the machine on
  - Use peck drilling operations to drill the hole, remove material in 0.05 inch increments.
  - Remove chips and swarf using a brush. Do not use a rag or your bare hands to remove chips.
  - Apply additional cutting fluid as necessary throughout the operation
  - Reduce pressure when breaking through to prevent damage to the tool and part. Use backing board to prevent the part from blowing out.
  - Power down the machine when done. Do not attempt to slow the machine down by hand.
  - Use a brush and/or rag to clean up any chips, shavings, and oil from the drill press and the surrounding areas.
  - Return all tools to their proper location and power down the drill press. Tidy up the work area.

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===== Detailed Specifications =====
  * 1/7 HP DC motor
  * 1000-30,000 RPM variable speed control
  * Capable of drilling .002" to 5/32"
  * Spindle run out within .0002"
  * 4" X 4" work table
  * J0 spindle taper

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===== Reference Documentation =====
[[Drill Press SOP]]

{{ :tools:microdrillpress:drill-press-instructions-2.pdf |}}

{{ :tools:microdrillpress:control-manual.pdf |}}

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