Drill Press Operations
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Breaking tools or cutters. | 1. | Spindle speed/feed rate is too fast. | 1. | Set spindle speed correctly (Page 25) or use a |
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| 2. | Cutting tool getting too hot. | 2. | Use coolant or oil for appropriate application. |
| 3. | Spindle extended too far down. | 3. | Fully retract spindle and lower headstock. This |
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Drilling stops, but the motor | 1. | Bit slips in chuck. | 1. | Tighten bit; inspect bit for burrs or other obstructions |
still operates. |
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The chuck wobbles or is | 1. | Foreign material is stuck between | 1. | Remove the arbor/chuck assembly and clean the |
loose on the spindle shaft. |
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| tapered arbor and spindle mating surfaces, then |
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| 2. | Damaged chuck or arbor. | 2. | Replace as necessary. |
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The spindle does not retract | 1. | The quill shaft is gummy with metal | 1. | Clean shaft and lubricate with a light coat of oil. |
completely in the uppermost |
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position or it binds. |
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The quill has excessive | 1. the quill bearings are worn or | 1. | Replace the bearings. | |
deflection. |
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| 2. | The quill shaft is at fault. | 2. | Replace the quill shaft. |
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Drill bit wobbles, holes are | 1. | Drill bit installed incorrectly. | 1. | Remove drill bit and |
oversized. |
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Workpiece vibrates or | 1. | Table locks not tight. | 1. | Tighten table release handles (Page 24). |
chatters during operation. | 2. | Workpiece not securely clamped to | 2. | Check that clamping is tight and sufficient for the job. |
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| table or into drill vice. |
| Make sure drill vice is tight to the table. |
| 3. | Spindle speed/feed rate is too fast. | 3. | Set spindle speed correctly (Page 25) or use a |
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| 4. | Spindle extended too far down. | 4. | Fully retract spindle and raise table. This increases |
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Model G0756 (Mfg. Since 2/13) |