20-inch Arboga Gear Head Drill Press

November 16, 2021
Gear Head Drill Press for Precision Drilling Applications and Continuous Industrial Use

The 20-inch Arboga Gear Head Drill Press from Palmgren is the best choice for precision drilling applications and continuous industrial use. Palmgren is the exclusive North American joint venture partner for Arboga and its line of drills.

The gear drive transmission delivers full power at any speed, driving the cutting tools at nearly 100% of the available motor horsepower. Helical ground gears ensure positive, quite operation and make speed changes fast and easy. The wide speed range makes this the ideal drill for drilling large to small diameter holes fast and easy. 

Among the standard features on the #9680245 are a two-speed manual forward and reverse switch on 3 PH models and a two-speed manual forward switch on 1 PH model. The head and table rotate 360 degrees for easy access. Also standard, are machined & t-slotted table, quick release drill ejector and chuck guard. The drill comes with the Palmgren five-year warranty. Customers who purchase the drill also receive a four-inch Palmgren Drill Press Vise.

Related Glossary Terms

  • chuck

    chuck

    Workholding device that affixes to a mill, lathe or drill-press spindle. It holds a tool or workpiece by one end, allowing it to be rotated. May also be fitted to the machine table to hold a workpiece. Two or more adjustable jaws actually hold the tool or part. May be actuated manually, pneumatically, hydraulically or electrically. See collet.

  • drilling machine ( drill press)

    drilling machine ( drill press)

    Machine designed to rotate end-cutting tools. Can also be used for reaming, tapping, countersinking, counterboring, spotfacing and boring.