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There are no pre-requisites for the following training!
BasicsBasics
A drill press is preferable to a hand drill when the location and orientation of the hole must be controlled accurately.
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Unplug the machine from the power source.
Loosen two bar knobs (E, Fig. 11) found on each side of the head assembly.
Rotate the tension adjuster clockwise (F, Fig. 11) to bring the motor base as close to the head as possible.
For desired speed, change the location of belts per pulley/belt arrangement chart.
Rotate the tension adjuster counterclockwise (F. Fig. 11) to tension the belts.
Tighten two bar knobs (E, Fig. 11). Belts are properly tensioned when finger and thumb pressure midway between the two pulleys causes approximately ½” deflection.
QUIZ
The fellow in the MIT video is using proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the Shop.
- True
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- False
Before every time I use the drill press I should check and make sure the spindle speed is correct before I start drilling.
- True
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- False
It is okay to hold the work with one hand while the other hand operates the quill feed.
- True
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- False
For desired speed, change the location of belts per pulley/belt arrangement chart.
- True
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- False
The spindle holds a _______ to hold the cutting tools (drill bits, center drills, deburring tools, etc.)
- Drill Chuck
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- Cutting Holder
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- World Chuck
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- Charles 'Chuck' Barkley
The Spindle and Quill, on the drill press are the same thing.
- Yes
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- No
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- Maybe
When drilling a 1/2" hole multiple (2 or more) spindle speed changes will be made.
- True
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- False
The work piece must be held down by a vise or clamps before drilling starts.
- True
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- False
Drill Bits can be used for slip fits or interference fits.
- True
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- False
If a big hole (1/4"+) is being drilled, it is best to start with a smaller hole and step up to the desired hole size.
- True
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- False
Situation: You are cutting a hole into a small piece of material, while the bit is cutting it snags the material from the vise and start spinning the material. What is the first thing you do?
- Let go of the Feed Handle, turn off the machine.
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- Go get a mentor
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- Keep pressing, it'll set back into the work holding
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- Show the person next to me
I have used the drill press before, and I have used my hand to hold a work piece down. I will continue to operate the machine this way.
- Yes
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- No
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- Maybe
We always put away our bits after we are done using them.
- True
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- False
If you have any question you should ask...
- Charles Barkley
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- An FTC Coach
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- An FRC Coach
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- John Belushi
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- Anyone BUT Matt
Skillset Verification
- Operate a vice
- Turn on and off the drill press
- Use a center finder
- Use a center drill and/or pilot hole
- Read a speeds and feed chart
- Change the speed of the drill press
- Know where the drill bits are
- Identify shop drill bits vs. workspace drill bits
- Deburr a hole
- Ream a hole