Octagon Manufacturing Technology develops CNC drilling machines and application-specific drilling
solutions for manufacturers that need repeatable, automated hole-making operations. Our machines are
designed around the actual component, hole pattern, production quantity, cycle-time target and automation
requirement rather than a one-size-fits-all machine configuration.
Our CNC drilling solutions can be configured with servo-controlled axes, dedicated drilling spindles,
automatic clamping and declamping, coolant and lubrication systems, and PLC/HMI-based machine control.
This approach is particularly useful for automotive, engineering, industrial equipment and other production
environments where drilling is a repetitive operation.
Why Use a Dedicated CNC Drilling Machine?
Many components do not require the full capability or cost of a general-purpose machining centre. When the
primary requirement is drilling, a dedicated CNC drilling machine can provide a focused production solution.
Depending on the application, Octagon machines can be developed for:
- Single-axis or multi-axis drilling
- Twin-spindle and multi-spindle drilling
- Horizontal or vertical drilling arrangements
- Automatic component clamping and unclamping
- Counter drilling and related hole-making operations
- High-volume repetitive production
- Application-specific fixtures and tooling
The machine architecture is selected according to the component and process.
Automation and Process Control
Octagon machines can integrate servo motors, PLC control, HMI operation, sensors, pneumatic systems,
coolant and lubrication. Automatic cycle logic can control positioning, spindle operation, drilling sequences,
clamping and cycle completion.
This reduces dependence on repeated manual intervention and provides a controlled production sequence.
Application-Specific Machine Development
A major advantage of an SPM approach is that the machine can be developed around the customer
component. Hole locations, drilling depth, spindle arrangement, fixture design, cycle sequence and
automation can all be considered during machine development.
For manufacturers with a repetitive drilling operation, Octagon Manufacturing Technology can develop a
dedicated CNC drilling or SPM solution aimed at improving productivity, consistency and operator
convenience.