FM 3T/85
Three heads: one horizontal and two vertical, 21 spindles each, six-position depth turret and 850 mm working table.
Multiple Drilling
STETON FM Multiple Drilling Machines
FM 3T/85, FM 27-35 and FM 21 M boring machines
STETON FM multiple drilling machines bore rows of holes with quick-coupling spindles. The range runs from the single-head FM 21 M and FM 27-35 to the FM 3T/85 with one horizontal and two vertical heads.
Manufactured bySTETON
21–35Spindles per head
3 headsFM 3T/85 configuration
3000 mmAluminium fence length
32 mmSpindle spacing (FM 21 M)
65 mmMax. drilling depth (FM 21 M)
Overview
Single-head and three-head boring
The FM 3T/85 is a semi-automatic boring machine with three heads. One horizontal head with 21 spindles has a digital readout for height adjustment, and two vertical heads carry 21 spindles each, all preset for quick coupling. Drilling depth is set on a six-position turret, and the boring group moves lengthwise on precision prismatic guides with an electronic indicator reading a magnetic strip. The working table is 850 mm.
The FM 27-35 is a semi-automatic multiple drilling machine with one head of 27 or 35 spindles, an aluminium fence of 3000 mm with four stops, drilling speed adjustment from the control board and a 2.5 HP motor.
The FM 21 M has a 3000 mm aluminium fence with two reference stops, a spindle spacing of 32 mm, quick programming of drilling depth up to 65 mm, two hold-down safety devices and a 2 HP motor.
Models
FM models
FM 27-35
One head with 27 or 35 spindles, 3000 mm aluminium fence with four stops and a 2.5 HP motor.
FM 21 M
32 mm spindle spacing, depth up to 65 mm, 3000 mm fence with two stops and a 2 HP motor.
Applications
Drilling jobs
The FM machines drill hole rows in one stroke along long parts.
Close-up of the FM 21 M drilling unit with spindle row, motor, red depth stop and air regulator
Hole rows on 32 mm pitch
The FM 21 M drills rows of holes at 32 mm spacing, up to 65 mm deep.
Boring from several sides
The FM 3T/85 drills with a horizontal head and two vertical heads, each with 21 spindles.
Repeat drilling on long parts
A 3000 mm aluminium fence with reference stops sets repeat positions on long parts.
Features
Machine features
- Spindles preset for quick coupling
- 21, 27 or 35 spindles per head, depending on model
- Three heads on the FM 3T/85: one horizontal, two vertical
- Six-position turret for drilling depth (FM 3T/85)
- Electronic position indicator on a magnetic strip (FM 3T/85)
- 3000 mm aluminium fence with stops (FM 27-35, FM 21 M)
- Hold-down safety devices
- Options: extra hold-down, pneumatic stop, quick-chuck bit holder, dust collecting device
Benefits
What it brings to the workshop
Full hole rows in one stroke
Quick setting of depth and positions
A single-head or three-head machine to suit the work
Drilling hole rows in series?
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