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WEN vertical Drill Press

WEN vertical Drill Press
Tool Type: “Vertical Milling Machine”
Location: “Innovations Workshop”
Supervisor Tool Lead
David Bothman “WW Name”
(805) 893-4125 (###) ###-####
bothman@cnsi.ucsb.edu “WW Email”
Description: “Drill Press”
Manufacturer: “WEN”

About

This vertical drill press is one of the largest upright tools in the Innovations Workshop. It has a speed control lever on the left side of the head, and a vertical quill feed on the right. The chuck key is located on the right side of the head and should be replaced after use to avoid mixing chuck keys.


Detailed Specifications

  • Spindle Speed Range: 280-3,100 RPM (740-3,100 on main pulley)
  • Quill extension length: 4 3/8“
  • Max Drill Bit Diameter:16 mm
  • Max Work piece Height: 44”

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

Operating Procedures

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Reference Documentation

Training Documentation

wen_drill_press.txt · Last modified: 2020/10/08 16:41 by furst