Punching vs. Drilling — Holes And How We Make Them

What's the difference? Speed, accuracy, versatility and cost.

Let's start with speed. The most common misconception in this end of our industry is that an automatic punch is faster than a drill. It most certainly is not. In fact, the slowest three-hole drill is faster than the fastest automatic punch. The slowest three-hole drill can drill through a 2˝ lift every stroke.