Drill

In the construction field there are many types of necessary tools that are really useful to carry out certain types of activity. One of these tools is known as a drill or drill , a type of tool that is used to drill different types of materials such as wood , plastic or concrete . It is a fairly simple tool to use but it also has its guidelines to follow to maintain security .

Drill Features

Among its main characteristics are the following:

• It is a type of rotary tool to which an extra element is attached that allows it to rotate in order to carry out the work.
• It is considered as a machine and as a tool .
• It is very easy to use but you always need security measures .
• It is a kind of portable power tool .
• It has great versatility and functionality .
• They can work by means of the electricity or with batteries .
• It uses a number of different bits and other accessory tools that increase its usefulness .

History

The history of the drill is extremely ancient, basically primitive man devised a way to use different pointed elements which he could rotate between his hands in order to make holes in different materials such as horns and ivory. With the passage of time, man succeeded in creating the rods and little by little they developed into the arc drill , which was an instrument used by the Babylonians and Egyptians when they needed to work with stone and wood.

After a while, the needs that arose to drill surfaces increased and it was when the tool known as Auger and impact drills appeared . In the modern era , logging presses appeared for the first time , machines that had the ability to raise or lower a material allowing the individual who used it to have to exert less force. It was these logging presses that gave rise to the prototype of today’s seasonal drills . With the birth of the electric motor, the electric drill was also born , which managed to be patented at the end of the 19th century.in Australia . Little by little the drill evolved to give way to the portable electric drill invented in 1895 which was later perfected by the American firm Black & Decker in 1917 .

What is the drill for

The drill is a very important tool that is used to perform different tasks related to manufacturing , repair and maintenance both in the field of industry and in the mechanical and household fields . It is a device that works to screw or unscrew elements that must be fastened to a surface, for sanding and for sharpening .

Drill types

There are several types of drilling machines which can be divided as follows.

Depending on the type of food:

• Electric corded drills : they are powered by a cable that connects to the electrical network and their only drawback is that it must have an outlet and a cable, however, they offer excellent power and constant performance.
• Battery drill : they give the advantage of being able to work without the need for electricity, they are of a good size and are easy to handle.
• Pneumatic drill : they are called air drills and they work by activating the air by means of a compressor. They are efficient, very light and provide greater productivity.

Depending on the type of work they do:

• Drills screwdrivers : are used for work screwing and unscrewing.
• Percussion drills : they perform a percussion function producing a small hammering that facilitates the work. It is ideal when working on hard surfaces such as concrete walls.
• Angle drills : they have a 90º angle shape and are ideal for use on surfaces where space is very limited.
• Column drill: it is a drill that is placed on a fixed support and is used mainly in large industries where chain drilling is required.
• Magnetic drill : it has a magnetic base that allows drilling to be done with greater precision, especially when it is done in metal structures.

Parties

The parts that are forming a felling machine are the following:

• Bit holder : is responsible for holding and adjusting the bit, which is the part with which the work will be done.
• Adjustment of the wick or chuck: it is a piece that makes it possible for the wick to be properly held.
• Power switch : is responsible for turning the drill on and off.
• Motor ventilation : it is a mechanism that makes it possible for the drill motor to maintain an adequate temperature so that it does not overheat.
• Striker switch: this part makes it possible to activate or deactivate the blows produced by the striker.
• Ergonomic control : it is the piece that allows the person to hold the drill to carry out the work.
• Direction of rotation button : allows changes to be made in the direction of rotation of the drill.
• Electric current input : it is a cable that connects to the source of electricity.

How the drill works

The drill is a tool whose operating principle can vary considerably as some of them have greater power and less precision . To function properly, it needs a source of energy which will be responsible for powering the motor, generally , this source of energy is electrical but can also be hydraulic or pneumatic . This energy that is generated manages to reach the condenser to later pull the trigger, causing the same energy to reach the motor .

Once the energy has arrived, it begins to work by making a series of turns and gears that have the ability to transmit the movement to the bit . The handle of the drill can then be manipulated and the bit should be put in contact with the surface that needs to be worked.

How to use

Before using the drill, it is important to check that the electrical current is unplugged . The bit of the drill is to be placed in perpendicular to the surface to be worked and then shall be to run the very drill gently , at the time in which sits the bit has acquired a position sign then can start to exert pressure which should be kept at a constant speed avoiding exerting excessive force that could cause the bit to break.

Accessories

Among the main accessories that can be used with the drill are the following:

• Drill bits , which are used to make holes in surfaces and that can be made of wood, metal or wall.
• Screwdriver bits which are placed in the drill bit holder and used to unscrew.
• Batteries, which can be interchangeable.
• Charger for batteries.
• Handle or handle that makes it possible to hold the drill with both hands, improving precision.
• Box for storing drill accessories.
• Coliza which is a plastic or metal tool that makes it possible to know the depth that is causing the hole.
• Project anti-projection face protection which serves to prevent the splinters of the material from making contact with the face.

Maintenance of a drill

Good maintenance of the drill will make it possible to extend its useful life, for this reason it is important to keep it clean , remove the remains that remain attached to the tool after being used by means of a brush and a cleaning cloth. It is important to let the tool cool after it has been used before cleaning. Then carry out the external maintenance , it is also important to clean the iron parts so that they do not rust and the ideal is to put a little oil or grease with a small cloth.

After the drill has finished lubricating it is important to remove the excesses . Constantly checking that the cables are in good condition is essential to avoid possible electric shock . The bits should also be well sharpened to prevent wear on the tool . Ideally, remove the bit from the chuck and store the tool properly in case it is not going to be used for a long period of time.

Featured Manufacturers

There are several manufacturers that stand out in the creation of drilling machines, some of them are:

• Black & decker
• DeWalt
• Makita
• Bosch
• TAcklife
• Einhell
• Ryobi

Importance

The drill turns out to be a training of great importance and of ideal basic use for the perforation of different types of materials. Through this tool it is possible to perform different types of tasks in the field of masonry , carpentry and construction .