WILTON 2445 UPRIGHT DRILL PRESS

Technical Description

The Wilton 2445 Upright Drill Press is a heavy-duty machine designed for precision metalworking with a 31.98-inch swing and a 30-inch swing diameter. It offers robust drilling capabilities, handling up to 2 inches in steel and tapping up to 1.75 inches. The spindle features an MT-4 Morse Taper with a 10-inch travel and a maximum 15-inch distance from spindle to column, facilitating deep and wide drilling operations. It operates with 9 spindle speeds ranging from 55 to 1,338 RPM and spindle feeds between 0.003 and 0.013 inches per revolution, allowing for versatile speed and feed settings for different materials and applications. The quill diameter measures between 3.456 and 3.465 inches, providing stability and accuracy during drilling. The machine’s table is sizeable at 33.5 by 23.5 inches with a maximum load capacity of 575 pounds, equipped with three 5/8-inch T-slots for versatile workpiece mounting. The spindle-nose to table distance ranges from 2.75 to 30.5 inches, with up to 50 inches to the base, accommodating large workpieces. Powered by a 4 HP (3.6 kW) motor on a 440V, 3-phase, 60 Hz electrical setup, it ensures strong and consistent performance. Features include direct drive, an electro-magnetic clutch power feed, automatic tapping control, a built-in coolant system with pump and reservoir, power down-feed to the spindle, a hand wheel for fine feed control, a work light, and an automatic tool ejector. The machine’s substantial footprint measures 53 by 30 by 108 inches, weighing approximately 2,405–2,450 pounds, ensuring stability during heavy operations.