Punching & Drilling Machines

Steelmax punching and drilling machines are built for every hole-making application. Our selection includes everything from portable magnetic drills that work in tight spaces and hazardous environments to hydraulic punching machines that power through repetitive structural steel operations with speed and precision.

The Steelmax portfolio of low profile mag drills and hydraulic punches has a solution for every hole-making application. The Steelmax D1 Magnetic Drilling Machine is known worldwide as one of the most frequently used and trustworthy magnetic drills available. Drilling in hard to reach places is solved with our D1-LP, low profile drill. Our ATEX certified drills are the answer in hazardous environments such as on oil rigs, drilling platforms and mining operations. Our hydraulic punches make quick work of repetitive hole-making operations in beams and splice plates. Regardless of your hole-making needs, you will find the solution at Steelmax.

Our new advanced line of magnetic drills offers many features not found anywhere else, including LED Coded Information Systems which provide in-use drill diagnostics, alerting the user to potential issues and making them more productive. Many of our new drills also incorporate a unique quick-change tapping system that makes tapping as easy as drilling. Every Steelmax drill comes standard with integrated swarf protection and an integrated coolant system.

Compact & portable or large & multi-functional, the magnetic drilling machines for the 21st century are from Steelmax.

Portable Hydraulic Punches-HP60 & HP110

Portable Hydraulic Punches are ideal solutions to speed the production of holes and slots in beam flanges, angle, channel, plates and bar stock.

D1 Compact Mag drill

D1 Compact Portable Magnetic Drill

Ultra-compact magnetic drill w/ maximum capacity of 1-7/16″ (36 mm) diameter in 2″ (51 mm) thick material. The unit’s weight of 22 lbs is the lowest in its class.

d1 auto feed mag drill

D1 Auto Feed Mag Drill

Advanced Semi-automatic drilling machine, is the ideal solution for efficiently drilling large numbers of holes in plates, girders, & other steel fabrication applications.

low profile drill

D1 LPX Low Profile Mag Drill

Ultra-low profile mag drill, fits in the tightest of work spaces. The perfect solution for any applications in confined spaces, where typical mag drills are too large.

electric pallet jack control handle

D1 PRO X Portable Mag Drill

An extremely durable, rigorously constructed drilling machine that is purposely designed for longevity and equipped with the most advanced electromagnetic technology.

D2 Pro Mag Drill by Steelmax

D2 PRO Compact Magnetic Drill

Robust 2-speed magnetic drilling machine engineered for durability and performance. Boasting variable RPM range of 200 to 400 under load, generous 3” depth of cut and 6” stroke.

d4 pro portable magnetic drill

D4 PRO Heavy Duty Portable Magnetic Drill

Robust 4-speed magnetic drilling machine engineered with extraordinary power & capability for its size. RPM range of 100 to 500 under load, generous 4” depth of cut and 9” stroke.

d250x magnetic drilling machine

D250X Magnetic Drilling Machine

This machine’s powerful 1600w motor enables cutting up to 2-3/8″ & a depth of cut up to 3″, plus this large capacity drill is lighter than other competitive drills.

d200xt universal tapping & drilling machine

D200XT Universal Tapping & Drilling Machine

Powerful 1600 W variable speed motor enables annular cutting up to 2” & drilling up to 7/8”. Tap up to 3/4″ with Steelmax’s new tapping chuck & collet system.

Drilling and Tapping Machine

D300XT Tapping & Drilling Machine

Variable speed drilling machine will drill holes w/ diameters of up to 2-3/4″ using annular cutters, tap using a tap chuck & drill holes up to 1″ using twist drill bits.

Magnetic Drill with Swivel base

D400XTS Industrial Magnetic Drilling & Tapping Machine w/ Swivel Base

Designed for industrial hole making & tapping applications. Cut up to 4″ & drilling capacity up to 1-1/4″ with Powerful 2300 W, variable-speed motor.

d500xt heavy duty tapping & drilling machine

D500XT Heavy Duty Tapping & Drilling Machine

Designed for heavy duty drilling & tapping applications. Cutting capacity up to 6″ & drilling capacity up to 1-5/8″ with Powerful 2300 W, variable-speed motor.

d1 special application drills

D1-SM Swivel Base Magnetic Drill

The go to drill for fabricators with the added ability to easily drill holes on convex (min. diameter 12”) and concave surfaces (min diameter 40”).

d1 special application drill

D1-PM with Permanent Magnet

Drill out of position without the worry of power loss. Neodymium rare earth magnets clamp to ferrous surfaces without the need for external electric power.

d1 thin steel magnetic drill

D1-TS Thin Steel

Innovative magnet design allows for optimal magnetic field distribution on very thin steel plates with comparable holding force to drills with standard magnets.

Battery powered magnetic drill

D1-CDL Cordless Magnetic Drill

Battery powered, compact magnetic drilling machine designed to drill holes with a diameter of 1-7/16” using annular cutters. Ships with 1 (one) charger and 2 (two) 5.5 amh batteries.

steelmax magnetic drilling machines (dm-25 and dm-35 models)

D1 Air ATEX Pneumatic Drill

Small portable pneumatic drilling machine for hazardous environments and limited hole access.

d175 atex pneumatic drill

D175 ATEX Pneumatic Drill

Pneumatic drive & permanent magnetic base eliminate the need of electric power, making it an ideal solution in hazardous environments.

Choosing the Right Punching & Drilling Machine for Production Efficiency

Choosing between a mag drill and a hydraulic punching machine comes down to your application, material, and production volume. A magnetic drill is the versatile choice for drilling, tapping, and reaming across a wide range of materials and locations. For high-volume repetitive hole-making in beams and splice plates, a hydraulic punching machine delivers significantly faster cycle times and lower operating costs per hole. Not sure which solution fits your workflow? Our team will help you find the right answer.