Radial Drilling Machine Buying Guide [2022]

Radial Drilling Machine Buying Guide

Whether you are planning to buy a radial drilling machine for your workshop, factory, or woodworking shop, finding a good radial drilling machine requires the proper insight into must-have features and specifications. 

To make your search easy,  here's a radial drilling machine guide that can help you identify the best radial drill machine suited to your needs.

Below are the top 7 things you need to know before buying a radial drill machine.

Model Types

There are two types of radial drilling machine you should consider,

1. Mini Radial Drilling Machine: If you are a woodworker, hobbyist, or a small machine shop owner where you need to make holes up to 30mm then this type of drill machine could work best for you.
2. Heavy Duty Radial Drilling Machine: This type of drill machine will be the best choice if you are working with thick metal or large pieces of wood, and you require to drill holes of 30 to 100 mm diameter.

Number of Speed

Always choose a radial drill machine that has a variable speed option. Because different types of material require different speeds to drill a hole through it. Generally, faster speed is good for soft material like wood, while a slower speed is preferable for hard material such as steel.

Here is a cutting speeds & RPM calculations chart for drill machines: wisc-online.com

Gear Head Vs Belt Driven Drill Machine

Geared head drill presses are far better than belt-driven drill presses when it comes to quickly changing spindle speeds. Trust me, it will save you a lot of time. Besides that, the gear head has less maintenance than the belt-driven. Although when the maintenance comes, it is much more expensive than the belt-driven, still the gear head has a higher ROI.

Auto Feed

If you are buying a radial drilling machine for mass production, then you should consider the auto-feed feature. It will reduce the machining cycle time and your operator won’t get tired out by constantly feeding the tool into the job.

Motor

If you want to drill holes in metal, you may need more powerful motors. Usually, the higher the horsepower, the better. For average work, a 1/4 or 3/4 horsepower motor meets most needs. Below are estimated calculations on horsepower needed for different drilling capacities.

Warranty and Service

Nowadays, almost all radial drill machine manufacturers give you a 1-year warranty with the machine. But I'll recommend you to check all their terms and conditions for warranty. Check for information such as will they provide a replacement for the broken components, if yes then how many days it will take to reach the components at your machine shop, and who will pay the shipping charge for it.

Lastly, you want to choose a company that has a dealership center in your city, so whenever you need components you will get them immediately. Sometimes not getting components on time will cost you much higher than a few thousand rupees.

Price of the Radial Drill

Get a price quote from at least three manufacturers. And compare it carefully. Create a budget and spend the money according to your company's needs and requirements. Spend no more or less money. Sometimes people buy a cheap machine to save a few bucks, which later cost them higher than that few thousand rupees

Find Your Best-Match Radial Drill Machine

Finding the best-match radial drilling machine that serves you right with perfect features and specifications can be tricky and confusing. To ensure you get the best machine, Maan Technoplus offers you free consultancy to choose the best radial drilling machine.

You can  CALL us on +91-99986 04292 to ask for instant help or simply submit your requirement in the contact us form, and within two or three business days we will reach you with the best option available for your needs.

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