Radial drilling machines

 

— the peculiarity of radial machines lies in the movable spindle: it can be moved along the console, and the console itself can be rotated around the support column. It is in this way that the drill is guided to the point needed for drilling; while the workpiece lies motionless. This way of working is extremely convenient for working with heavy parts: moving the spindle to the desired position is much easier than moving a massive workpiece back and forth. Radial machines are quite advanced equipment designed mainly for industrial applications.