Title: Perform routine drill-press operations.
Course: Precision Machining Technology I (13203-I) > Section: Performing Machining Jobs

Performance should include

- setting up and operating drill presses
- identifying types of drills, using a drill and tap drill chart
- producing a part to match the process plan and blueprint specifications
- finishing the part to drawing specifications.

Teacher Resources:

- Phillips Machinist, Phillips Corporation
- FS Wizard

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the correct position of a drill-press vise to the driller?
- What types of work holding can be used for drill-press operations?
- What is a drill chart?
- What are some drill types?
- What are the types of drill bits, and how is the proper one chosen?
- Why is drill speed important?
- Why should one refrain from putting a tapered shank drill bit into a drill chuck?
- Where are the start, stop, and emergency stop located on a drill press?
- Why is it important that the starting material is within the given blueprint specifications?