![]() ![]() When the height of the part is greater than the distance between the drill and the table, the table is lowered. When using a drill press, the height of the drill press table is adjusted to accommodate the height of the part to be drilled. The upright drill press is the most common of the variety of drill presses available. ![]() It serves as an accurate means of locating and maintaining the direction of a hole that is to be drilled and provides the operator with a feed lever that makes the task of feeding the drill into the work easier. By drilling two holes at the same time, the distance between the holes is fixed and the holes line up perfectly with the holes in the nutplate.ĭrill PressThe drill press is a precision machine used for drilling holes that require a high degree of accuracy. Two HoleSpecial drill motors that drill two holes at the same time are used for the installation of nutplates. Heavy-duty right angle drills are equipped with a chuck similar to the pistol grip drill motor. Most right angle drill motors use threaded drill bits that are available in several lengths. ![]() Right Angle and 45° Drill MotorsRight angle and 45° drill motors are used for positions that are not accessible with a pistol grip drill motor. Most drill motors used for aircraft sheet metal work are rated at 3,000 rpm, but if drilling deep holes or drilling in hard materials, such as corrosion resistant steel or titanium, a drill motor with more torque and lower rpm should be selected to prevent damage to tools and materials. Drill motors are available in many different sizes and models. They are light weight and have sufficient power and good speed control. Pneumatic Drill MotorsPneumatic drill motors are the most common type of drill motor for aircraft repair work. Always wear safety goggles while drilling. If a drill bit or countersink is used, it should be rotated by hand. Burrs may be removed with a bearing scraper, a countersink, or a drill bit larger than the hole. Burrs must be removed to allow rivets or bolts to fit snugly and to prevent scratching. When drilling through sheet metal, small burrs are formed around the edge of the hole. Tilting the drill at any time when drilling into or withdrawing from the material may cause elongation (egg shape) of the hole. The drill should always be held at right angles to the work regardless of the position or curvatures. A drill bit that wobbles or is slightly bent should not be used since such a condition causes enlarged holes. This may be visibly checked by running the motor freely. The drill bit should be inserted in the chuck and tested for trueness or vibration. Before drilling, be sure to place a backup block of wood under the hole to be drilled to add support to the metal structure. When using the portable power drill, hold it firmly with both hands. Pneumatic drill motors are recommended for use on repairs around flammable materials where potential sparks from an electric drill motor might become a fire hazard. Portable Power DrillsPortable power drills operate by electricity or compressed air. While a small portable power drill is usually the most practical tool for this common operation in airframe metalwork, sometimes a drill press may prove to be the better piece of equipment for the job. Once the fundamentals of drills and their uses are learned, drilling holes for rivets and bolts on light metal is not difficult. Drilling holes is a common operation in the airframe repair shop. ![]()
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