drill press

[/drɪl prɛs/]
nounpl: drill presses
furadeira de bancada
1. A stationary machine tool used for drilling precise holes in various materials, consisting of a rotating drill bit mounted on a vertical spindle that moves up and down
The carpenter used a drill press to make perfectly perpendicular holes in the wooden boards.
O carpinteiro usou uma furadeira de bancada para fazer furos perfeitamente perpendiculares nas tábuas de madeira.
2. An industrial or workshop machine designed for repetitive, accurate drilling operations with adjustable speed and pressure
The factory installed new drill presses to increase production efficiency.
A fábrica instalou novas furadeiras de bancada para aumentar a eficiência da produção.
Drill presses are fundamental tools in Brazilian and American manufacturing, woodworking, and metalworking industries. In workshops and makerspaces, they represent a significant investment and are essential for professional-quality work. The term 'furadeira de bancada' literally translates to 'bench drill,' reflecting its stationary nature on a work surface or bench.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bench drillpedestal drilldrilling machinevertical drill
Antonyms / Antônimos
hand drillportable drill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
furadeira de bancada
Most common and standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
furadeira de coluna
Alternative term emphasizing the vertical column structure
Rio de Janeiro
furadeira de piso
Used when referring to larger floor-mounted models
Portugal
furadeira de bancada
Similar terminology used in European Portuguese

Related Words

drill bitspindlechuckmachine toolmetalworkingwoodworkingprecision drilling

Related Idioms & Phrases

precision is key with a drill press
drill press operator
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