Types of drilling machines

Types of drilling machines

There are a number of different types of drilling machines, some dating back centuries. The modern drilling machine is using electricity, but in the past it was operated by human power, and later on steam. For this topic we will concentrate on typical drilling machines that are found in a machine shop.

Hand held portable drilling machine
Magnetic base portable drilling machine
Pedestal drilling machine
Column drilling machine (Pillar drilling machine)
Radial arm drilling machine