16-inch Variable-Speed Drill Press

16-inch Variable-Speed Drill Press

The 16-inch variable-speed drill press from Palmgren was designed with the latest drilling technology and operation features to enhance output and accuracy. What separates it from the competition is its efficiency, safety and ergonomics.

July 18, 2018

The 16-inch variable-speed drill press from Palmgren was designed with the latest drilling technology and operation features to enhance output and accuracy. What separates it from the competition is its efficiency, safety and ergonomics.

The unique combination of V-belt and variable-speed converter reportedly provides the broadest speed range available today. It is equipped with electronic inverter, tapping mode, coolant, work light and safety interlocks on belt and chuck guards.

The #9680217 drill press fcan be used to perform drilling, tapping, reaming, boring, spot-facing, counterboring and chamfering in any type of material.

Glossary terms in this article

  • counterboring
    Enlarging one end of a drilled hole. The enlarged hole, which is concentric with the original hole, is flat on the bottom. Counterboring is used primarily to set bolt heads and nut…
  • chamfering
    Machining a bevel on a workpiece or tool; improves a tool’s entrance into the cut.