Choosing Your First Deep Hole Drilling Machine
Buying your first deep hole drilling machine is a significant investment and a major step for any shop. I have helped several shops make this purchase, and I have seen both good decisions and expensive mistakes. The key is matching the machine capability to the work you plan to do while leaving room for growth. Capacity Planning for Your First Machine The most common mistake I see is buying a machine that is too small. Shops focus on the first job they have lined up and buy a machine that barely handles it. Six months later, they turn down work because the machine cannot handle larger diameters or deeper holes. ...