Drill machine is a very useful machine which is used when we need to make holes in materials and surfaces such as bench, wood, wall and more. They come with different attachments of bits (the metal rod) which is used to make the hole. It is a gun-like machine which is handy and can be used anywhere. It has a power button, a speed regulator and a chuck to fit the drill bits. It is used to make holes in materials such as wood and walls.
Drill bits are metal rods that have twists on them and are attached to drill machines to carry out the drilling process. There are different types of drill bits for different target materials.
A drill machine set may also consist of other accessories like hammer, key and screws.
How to use
A drill machine usually has two modes to select from, one for drilling into wood/metal and other for concrete materials. Select a drill bit of required size and tightened it using the key. Once done, make sure the fitting is tight enough. Then take the material you need to drill into. Point the bit towards it and press the red button. The rotational speed of the bit would depend on the strength with which the button is pressed. Slowly, put the drill bit into the surface of the material, don’t put a lot of force, just enough force to keep the drill bit intact.
Common applications
1. To make holes in walls for screws.
2. To make holes in other materials such as metal and wood.
Some example tasks that students can try out in the ATL Lab
Drill a hole into a wood piece.
Important Links
How to use a drill machine (https://youtu.be/KgPTrgF6tPI)
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Parts of a drill machine (https://youtu.be/dtqKAjRfP_w)
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