Introducing the DrillX Self-Colleting Drill Motor
State of the Art Portable Drilling Technology
At last, a revolutionary self-collating drill motor has advanced the state of the art in the portable drilling technology. With ground-breaking innovations, such hydraulic feed and camp-up, higher efficiency and greater hole accuracy. DrillX will make any manufacturing environment more efficient.
The entire design is geared toward greater accuracy, speed and control. For example, DrillX is able to hold to ±0.0002” while maintaining countersink depth repeatability to ±0.001".
DrillX Self-Colleting Drill Motor ©West Coast Industries
Unique DrillX Features
Hydraulic Feed
- No Breakthrough Surge
360° Rotating Clamp Foot
- No need for Right and Left Hand Drills
Modular Design
- Easy Maintenance
Higher Efficiency
- Less Air Consumption
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DrillX All Models Brochure.pdf
New Collet Design
DrillX System vs. Legacy Systems
DrillX pulls pilot and collet
No threads to break
Legacy systems only pull pilot
Break at threads
DrillX Models
Model 177 - 5/16 - 1/2" countersunk holes in aluminum
- 177L - L-foot version — demonstrated in the video
- 177C - Concentric collet version, used at Boeing and AIrbus
Model 220 - 3/16 - 5/16 holes in carbon fiber/titanium stackups, L-foot type
Model 216 3/16 - 5/16 countersunk holes in aluminum, L foot type
DrillX Specifications
| Model 216 1.0 HP / 5000 RPM | Model 177 2.3 HP / 1800 RPM | |
|---|---|---|
| Hole Size Capacity | 3/16” to 5/16” | 5/16” to 1/2” |
| Drill Spindle Stroke | 1‐5/8” | 2‐3/4” |
| Drill Feed Force | Up to 300 lbs. (136 kg.) | Up to 500 lbs. (226 kg.) |
| Clamp Force | 433 lbs. (196 kg.) | 900 lbs. (406 kg.) |
| Hole Tolerance | ±0.00025” (±0.006mm) | |
| Air Consumption | Approx. 25 SCFM | Approx. 50 SCFM |
| Weight | 14.5 lbs. (6.6 kg.) | 17 lbs. (7.7 kg.) |
| Length | 17” (43.2 cm) | 19.5” (49.5 cm) |
| Coolant | On board coolant system standard. Water based or Boelube. Optional connector for stand‐alone coolant | |
| Coolant Delivery | Through spindle or blown at workpiece and cutter | Through spindle |
In-Line Forces for Greater Accuracy
DrillX In-Line Forces
Result: All forces are in-line for superior hole quality and reduced friction and wear
Hydraulic pressure to feed drill
Meter oil out to control feed
Air Motor
In-line hydraulic clamping
Legacy Systems Offset
Result: Offset force tilts drill body, resulting in reduced hole quality
Upper unit slides on rod attached to clamp foot
Hydraulic feed control resists the air feed
Air pressure
to feed drill
Our demo video of the DrillX in action
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