The main advantage of the radial drilling machine is that

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  1. It is very compatible and handy for machining
  2. It is accurate, economical, portable and least time consuming while machining
  3. Heavy work pieces can be machined in any position without moving them
  4. Small work pieces can be machined and it can be used for mass production as well

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Option 3 : Heavy work pieces can be machined in any position without moving them
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Advantages of radial drilling machine

  • Drill head can be moved up and down.
  • Drill head can be moved along the radial arm
  • Radial drilling machines are used for heavy job which cannot moved around easily
  • Radial drilling machines used for drilling number of holes in the job
  • Radial drilling machine is powerful machine used for drilling large diameter hole.
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