Drilling Machines and Drill Presses for Metal

Drilling machines for precise metalworking

Drilling machines are among the fundamental machine tools in metalworking. They produce accurate holes and also handle reaming, countersinking and machine tapping. KNUTH offers a coordinated programme of column drilling machines, geared-head drilling machines and radial drilling machines, from the compact bench machine to the heavy radial drilling machine for large workpieces.

Designs: column, radial and geared-head drilling machines

The main designs cover the most common drilling tasks in the metal workshop:

• Column and bench drilling machines: robust standard solutions for repeatable holes in small to medium workpieces, with a stable guide and an adjustable table. View column drilling machines.
• Radial drilling machines: for large, heavy or bulky workpieces. The swivelling and traversing drill head reaches every drilling position without repositioning the workpiece. View radial drilling machines.
• Geared-head drilling machines: powerful drives through a gearbox for large drilling diameters and hard materials in continuous operation.
• Drilling and milling machines: combine drilling and milling in one machine and save space in smaller workshops. View conventional milling and boring machines.

You will find the specific drilling capacities, reach and equipment of the currently available machines in the product cards above.

Conventional, servo-conventional or CNC?

The drilling machines from KNUTH are conventional and servo-conventional in design. The operator controls the process directly, while modern models provide support with a touchscreen, infinitely variable spindle speed and an automatic servo quill feed, without the effort of full CNC programming. That makes them quick to get running and ideal for individual parts, repairs and training. For fully programmed drilling patterns in series, machining centres are the right choice. You will find suitable solutions among the machining centres.

Typical applications

• Drilling into solid material in steel, cast iron and other metals
• Reaming to finish existing holes to size
• Countersinking for chamfers and recesses
• Tapping of internal threads with the tapping function
• Series drilling in production and mechanical engineering, including large workpieces

Materials and tools

Drilling machines mainly work structural steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminium and brass. You control the result through the right tool and the correct cutting values: low speeds and a powerful drive for large diameters and hard materials, higher speeds for small holes. Matching drilling tools, drill chucks and reamers are available from KNUTH as well.

Advantages of drilling machines

• Quick to get running: simple operation without programming, ideal for changing tasks
• Robust mechanics: stable columns and precise guides for repeatable results
• Economical: lower purchase and maintenance costs than fully automated systems
• Versatile: drilling, reaming, countersinking and tapping on one machine
• Durable: manageable technology, easy to service

Who benefits from the machine?

A dedicated drilling machine pays off wherever holes, threads and fits have to be right: in metalworking, in machine, steel and plant construction, in maintenance and in training workshops. It brings machining in house, shortens throughput times and makes you independent of external service providers.

Why KNUTH

KNUTH is an established supplier of machine tools with a broad drilling range. You get a good price-to-quality ratio, a well-considered product range and personal advice. Many machines are in stock in South Africa, and every machine is quality-checked before delivery. Matching drilling tools and accessories are available as well, so you get a durable drilling solution from a single source.

Service: commissioning, training and spare parts

Installation, commissioning and operator training are available on request from our local service team in South Africa. Our technical support and repair service cover the entire KNUTH range. The spare parts store ships most components quickly. You will find details on start-up services and the repair service on the service pages.

Related drilling categories

KNUTH offers several designs for drilling. For large and heavy workpieces, radial drilling machines are suitable; for repeatable holes in smaller parts, column drilling machines. The drilling machines category gives an overview.

Request a drilling machine from KNUTH

Would you like to know which drilling machine suits your workpieces? Request a non-binding quote. Our specialists advise you on the machine, drilling tools and accessories and usually get back to you within one working day.