Selecting an AutoDrill Self-Feed Drill

AutoDrill Self-Feed Drills include the following components:
  • AutoDrill Self-Feed Drill Unit
  • Spindle Attachment, Chuck, etc.
  • Spindle Drive
  • Control Components

Determining the Requirements:
  • Select the 2000 Series or 2100 Series Self-Feed Drill Unit depending on your precision and stroke requirements.
  • Choose your Spindle Attachment.
  • Use our Drill Parameter Chart to help determine the Horsepower, Spindle Speed and Thrust required. The Spindle Drive can then selected from the Drive Selection Chart.
  • Choose a Pre-Engineered Pneumatic and/or Electrical Control System for directional stroke control,sequencing and motor control of the system.
Optional accessories, such as Position Switch Kits are available to integrate the system with other operations or PLC controls.


* The above selection criteria is provided for your information. Our Sales and Engineering staff will be happy to recommend the AutoDrill Self-Feed Drilling System for your project. All components are factory assembled and tested. Field connections are clearly marked. Our Safety, Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual is provided with each system.

High Speed Drill Parameter Chart

Dia., in. 1/16 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 1
Aluminum RPM 10,000 6000 4000 3000 2400 2000 1500 1200 1000 750
HP .01 .07 .10 .20 .28 .38 .67 1.00 1.37 2.30
Feed, in/rev. .001 .003 .005 .007 .008 .009 .012 .014 .016 .018
Thrust, lbs. 6 25 50 80 100 125 200 260 335 450
Brass RPM 10,000 6000 4000 2400 1800 1500 1200 900 750 600
HP .01 .05 .10 .18 .28 .35 .55 .80 1.10 1.80
Feed, in/rev. .001 .002 .003 .004 .005 .006 .008 .010 .012 .014
Thrust, lbs. 10 25 45 70 100 135 215 295 395 525
Cast Iron RPM 6000 3000 2000 1450 1150 975 725 600 500 375
HP .01 .04 .11 .18 .28 .38 .57 .80 1.10 1.75
Feed, in/rev. .001 .002 .004 .005 .006 .007 .008 .009 .010 .012
Thrust, lbs. 15 40 100 150 200 260 350 480 550 800
Low Carbon Steel RPM 4300 2150 1450 1100 900 750 550 450 360 275
HP .01 .05 .12 .20 .30 .35 .68 1.05 1.50 2.10
Feed, in/rev. .001 .003 .005 .007 .008 .009 .012 .014 .016 .018
Thrust, lbs. 30 80 145 230 340 440 700 1050 1300 2000
Stainless Steel RPM 3200 1550 1025 775 620 510 400 310 360 270
HP .01 .05 .12 .21 .40 .48 .85 1.45 2.05 3.1
Feed, in/rev. .001 .002 .003 .004 .005 .005 .007 .009 .010 .011
Thrust, lbs. 40 100 180 290 425 465 780 1100 1500 1900
Plastic/Wood RPM 7000 4000 2700 2000 1600 1400 1000 800 700 550
HP .01 .07 .10 .12 .14 .16 .20 .30 .42 .70
Feed, in/rev. .001 .002 .003 .004 .004 .005 .007 .009 .011 .015
Thrust, lbs. 10 20 40 60 70 90 145 175 220 330

Parameters are based upon average conditions. Special conditions, such as deep hole drilling may be different.




Drive Selection

HP Range Spindle RPM Arrangement
U Z
115/230 Volt, 1¯ 230/460 Volt, 3¯ 115/230 Volt, 1¯ 230/460 Volt, 3¯
1/3 High 2500-4800 BD33XXXXU-1A BD33XXXXU-3A BD33XXXXZ-1A BD33XXXXZ-3A
1/2 High 2500-4800 BD50XXXXU-1A BD50XXXXU-3A BD50XXXXZ-1A BD50XXXXZ-3A
Medium 1055-2499 BD50XXXXU-1B BD50XXXXU-3B BD50XXXXZ-1B BD50XXXXZ-3B
Low 570-1054 BD50XXXXU-1C BD50XXXXU-3C BD50XXXXZ-1C BD50XXXXZ-3C
3/4 Medium 1055-2499 BD75XXXXU-1B BD75XXXXU-3B BD75XXXXZ-1B BD75XXXXZ-3B
Low 570-1054 BD75XXXXU-1C BD75XXXXU-3C BD75XXXXZ-1C BD75XXXXZ-3C
1 Medium 1055-2499 ---- BD10XXXXU-3B ---- BD10XXXXZ-3B
Low 570-1054 ---- BD10XXXXU-3C ---- BD10XXXXZ-3C
1 1/2 Medium 1055-2499 ---- BD15XXXXU-3B ---- BD15XXXXZ-3B
Low 570-1054 ---- BD15XXXXU-3C ---- BD15XXXXZ-3C

XXXX is the Spindle RPM. Consult Engineering for special motors and lower speeds. Ask for the free CAD disk.