7.2 TYPICAL DRILL PRESS OPERATIONS

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Counter Bores - Allows the head of cap screws to be sunk beneath a surface

Spot Face - Allows the head of a bolt to be sunk beneath the surface. This is basically a shallow counter bore.

Counter Sink - Allows counter sunk head screws to be sunk beneath a surface.

Center Drilling - Allows parts to be mounted between centers, on lathes typically.

Tapers Holes - these holes can be cut using reamers.

Threaded Holes - Taps can be used to add threads to holes

High tolerance finishes for holes can be made with boring or reaming.