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airmachines.com self-feed units: selection guide
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Self Feed Units:
The Selection Process

1. Select Base Unit:

a) Pneumatic or Electric

b) Correct rpm


Metric R =
318.5 x Surface Meters per Minute
Drill dia. (mm)
US Standard R =
3.82 x Surface Feet per Minute
Drill dia. (inches)

2. Select Front End Attachment:
a) Chuck Base drill comes standard with 3/8" (10 mm) drill chuck.
b) Collet Holder & Collet For Tappers, the tapping head is included (single spindle only).
c) Multiple Spindle Head Multiple spindle head collets need to be ordered separately.
d) Offset Head For drilling applications requiring special clearances.
e) Spindle Positioners To facilitate rapid changeover of spindle positioning where alternative settings are required on Multi-Spindle heads.

3. Select Mounting Bracket:

a) Nose Angle Bracket
b) Nose Flange
c) Column and Clamp Options
4. Select Control Options:

a) Return Limit Kit Sends out a positive signal at the retract end of the self feed cycle.
b) Dwell Control Used to dwell for a set period of time in the extended position.
c) Hydraulic Feed Control Sets a constant feed rate through the material.
d) Peck Feed Kit Allows pecking of unit for drilling deep holes.
e) Swarf Exclusion Kit Protects drill unit from swarf (chips, dirt, etc.).
f) Exhaust Collector Reduces noise and protects drill unit from swarf. Allows muffling or piping of exhausted air away from the work area.
g) Bottom Limit Kit Sends a signal when drill unit is fully extended.
h) PLC Interface Module Permits PLC to communicate with Self Feed Units.
i) Skipcheck Unit Enables drill units to economically transit tubular sections.

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