“Can a drill press be smarter than the operator?” Brainiac Drill Presses from KBC Tools & Machinery and King Industrial Make Machine Shops Smarter.
We are excited to introduce the innovative NOVA DVR 16" Viking and 18" Voyager Metal Cutting Drill Presses to the North American industrial market, marking their debut as revolutionary products in the industry.
The new King NOVA drill presses feature DVR Technology (Digital Variable Reluctance) with powerful high torque direct drive motors – no pulleys or belts and the ability to tap holes without a tapping head. These machines bring a level of sophistication to standard industrial equipment never seen before at these prices.
At a touch of the button operators, even inexperienced machinists, get the right finish the first time by checking the Machinery’s Handbook, the Bible of the metalworking industry, or the manufacturer’s website of the tools chosen, and then choosing the most appropriate RPM. This helps to ensure that operators are not burning up the cutting edge of their tools while getting the proper finishing cut. This results in less damaged tools, workpieces, and wear and tear on the machine itself. Having the right RPM results in less rework and postproduction operations, which means greater efficiency and profitability. As John Wooden said, "If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?" With KBC and King’s NOVA Voyager and Viking DRV Drill Presses you can easily and effectively do it right the first time – quality first.
Ted Fuller, Vice President of Outillages King Canada, says it best, "Can a drill press be smarter than the operator? – we think so. The NOVA Voyager DVR 18" Drill Press and NOVA Viking DVR 16" Drill Press were conceived and designed to take all the guesswork (and second-guessing) out of all of your drilling operations. At the very least, these Presses will eliminate the common mistakes or guesses of speed selection versus drill bit type and size selection versus work materials. They will beep when you get to depth, or stop to prevent passing your desired depth, and unlike other drill presses, they can automatically reverse to back out of the hole. Another twist is the Adaptive Control™ Software, which helps users make the appropriate selections.
Anything but boring, you can also customize and save settings for repeat operations. When you have a DVR (Digital Variable Reluctance) motor, then the direct drive motor is incredibly smooth with no pulleys or belts to vibrate.
These machines represent the most innovative advancement since motors were first added to drill presses almost a century ago! The NOVA Voyager 18" Drill Press and the NOVA Viking 16" Drill Press are the most versatile drill presses on the market, easily able to handle wood, metal, plastics, and glass. Features like Tapping Assist Function, Electronic Braking and 6", (4-1/2" for the 16" model), of Quill Travel in 2 Revolutions of the Handle make for a user-friendly experience.
We all say we want to be safer and yet neglect to do it. The NOVA Drill Presses will help overcome this too. They have a slow start and pilot hole features, and best of all, you never have to change a belt. They have Built-in Sensors for Load, Depth, Vibration, and an Emergency Stop. Perfect for that school shop. In a phrase- Coolest Drill Presses ever!"
So, rather than making a costly mistake when choosing the right drill, metal, and RPM for the job, smart operators and machine shops choose NOVA drill presses to do the job right. With shortages in trained machinists, general labor, and rising costs for materials and all inputs, "It is always cheaper to do the job right the first time.", Phil Crosby.