CLAUSING TM18 UPRIGHT DRILL PRESS

Technical Description

The Clausing TM18 Upright Drill Press features a 12.59-inch swing and is powered by a 1.07 hp motor operating at 220/230 volts, 50/60 Hz, with single or three-phase options. Its spindle utilizes a 3MT taper and a 2.56-inch diameter quill with a travel distance of 6.5 inches. This drill press can achieve a maximum drilling capacity of 1 inch in steel and 1.18 inches in cast iron, with tapping capacities of 0.71 inch and 0.87 inch respectively. The machine supports up to 1400 pecks per hole, delivering precise hole depths with ±0.001-inch accuracy and a maximum quill force of 1250 lbs. It is equipped with an LED depth display featuring 5/8-inch high numerals, an adjustable depth stop, and spindle reversing switch. Safety and operational features include an emergency stop button, a drill guard with microswitch, and built-in low voltage electrical equipment housed in the machine head. The chuck is a No. 1897 Key-Type capable of holding drills from 3/16 inch to 3/4 inch. The base includes two T-slots, while the large worktable offers three T-slots for versatile fixturing. Additional conveniences include a work light, coolant tank with pump, a feed crank wheel for manual feed control, and an automatic tool ejector. These features combine to make the TM18 a robust, precise, and versatile drill press suited for heavy-duty, production, and precision machining applications.