Movable pushing members and L-shaped grips let a panel drilling feed unit handle varying widths and non-rectangular contours with simple mechanics.
A hollow-fence vacuum table stabilizes irregular workpieces, clears drilling debris, and extends support for larger parts.
Dual translational feed motions create angled holes without tool-axis alignment, reducing out-of-round defects on narrow workpiece edges.
A machine tool with dual transport systems and movable drilling units enables simultaneous machining of workpieces advancing in parallel directions.
Automated gang drill apparatus uses remote steering and pivotable wheels to position drills on slabs, reducing manual alignment time.
Pre-formed sloped recesses guide fasteners to join workpieces, eliminating manual clamping and preventing material cracks during mass production.