Special Purpose Drilling Machines. you need it? we’ll build it!
customized Special Purpose Drilling Machines, made in germany by experts.
Do you have special applications that standard machines can’t handle effectively?
Don’t hesitate to contact us — we’re happy to provide expert, no-obligation advice. Special Purpose Drilling Machines. You need it? We’ll build it! Made in Germany!
SPECIAL PURPOSE DRILLING MACHINES: PRECISION WITHOUT LIMIT.
EVERY MACHINE IS UNIQUE. MADE IN GERMANY:
Our designers, project managers, and specialists in metal processing and assembly handle complex challenges in special purpose drilling machines development. To meet these demands, our project managers collaborate closely with customers to define timelines, budgets, and technical requirements for each project. Reference workpieces are provided in advance to ensure solutions are tailored to real-world applications. Our design engineers and technical product designers then create detailed CAD models, which are transferred to our production team for precise metal processing, assembly, and implementation of high-quality special purpose drilling machines.
Two inline magnetic drilling machines specially designed for drilling with a single feed mechanism.
Special machine with drilling angle adjustment. Angle adjustment according to customer requirements.
Special magnetic drilling machine with stroke extension and reversed motor.
Special magnetic drilling machine with extended stroke of up to 1000 mm.
CUSTOM ENGINEERING FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
CUSTOMIZED AND ADAPTED TO CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS.
From planning to production, employees from a wide range of disciplines collaborate closely, continuously developing innovative and efficient special purpose drilling machines. Our engineers design and build customized production machines specifically tailored to each unique workpiece, taking into account differing materials, sizes, and operational requirements.
Every project is handled with precision, from the initial idea through development, design, and final realization, ensuring that BDS Machines delivers complete solutions from a single source. Throughout the process, our focus remains on creating machines that are not only technically advanced but also reliable, safe, and easy to operate.
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ISO 9001 Quality Management, which guides quality and efficiency in industrial production. In the end, what truly matters is that each special purpose drilling machine performs its function flawlessly, meeting and often exceeding customer expectations.
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BDS Maschinen GmbH, Germany
Under our ProfiUNIQUE – Made in Germany category, BDS Maschinen develops special-purpose customized machines for demanding industrial applications. In this real project, our proven MAB 825 magnetic drilling and tapping machine was specially modified with a dedicated quick-clamping system. The custom adapter allows secure mounting directly onto a complex steel profile where a standard magnetic base cannot be positioned. This enables precise core drilling and threading on large fabricated components used in heavy steel construction and plant engineering. The solution significantly reduces setup time, improves safety, and guarantees repeatable accuracy on site. ProfiUNIQUE demonstrates our engineering capability to design tailor-made drilling systems for customer-specific production environments.
This application shows another ProfiUNIQUE – Made in Germany special-purpose solution by BDS Maschinen. A magnetic drilling machine was equipped with a specially engineered base plate featuring a unique clamping geometry. The customized base allows the machine to be securely fixed onto a specially designed steel profile where conventional magnetic adhesion is not possible. This modification enables accurate milling, core drilling, and hole preparation on finished components without additional fixtures or workshop machining. The operator benefits from fast positioning, stable holding force, and improved process reliability. Such tailor-made adaptations are ideal for steel fabrication, mechanical engineering, and series production environments requiring precise on-site machining.
This ProfiUNIQUE – Made in Germany project demonstrates a fully customized drilling unit developed by BDS Maschinen for positional hole production on large components. The machine features an inverted motor configuration mounted on a rigid vertical guide rail and support frame. The drilling head can be precisely moved up and down to reach multiple hole positions without repositioning the workpiece. A transport frame with integrated rollers allows the entire unit to be easily moved along the structure and relocated on site. This solution ensures high positioning accuracy, reduced setup time, and ergonomic operation, making it ideal for heavy steel fabrication, structural engineering, and large-frame manufacturing applications.
This ProfiUNIQUE – Made in Germany solution from BDS Maschinen features a customized magnetic drilling machine equipped with an integrated pneumatic feed system. The drilling feed movement is automatically controlled by compressed air, ensuring constant feed pressure and uniform drilling performance independent of the operator. Start and stop controls on the housing allow simple and safe operation, while the stable mounting enables precise hole positioning on steel components. The pneumatic advance prevents tool overload, increases cutter life, and guarantees consistent hole quality in repetitive production processes. This configuration is ideal for industrial environments requiring reliable, repeatable drilling operations and reduced operator effort.
This ProfiUNIQUE – Made in Germany example shows a customized magnetic drilling machine equipped with a special chip-cutter device. During core drilling, long spiral chips are automatically cut and broken into short segments by the integrated cutting tool positioned beside the annular cutter. This prevents chip wrapping around the tool holder and spindle, which normally causes machine stoppage and safety risks. The system improves process reliability, protects the operator, and allows uninterrupted drilling in thick steel plates and structural components. It also reduces manual chip removal and minimizes downtime. The solution is ideal for continuous industrial drilling operations and automated production environments.
This ProfiUNIQUE – Made in Germany solution from BDS Maschinen features a magnetic drilling machine equipped with an angular adjustable base. The specially designed pivoting clamping unit allows the drilling head to be positioned at defined angles, enabling precise drilling on round tubes and inclined chassis surfaces. The mechanism securely fixes the machine onto structural components where a flat magnetic mounting surface is not available. This configuration is widely used in automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturing, especially for truck and trailer chassis fabrication. The system ensures accurate hole positioning, stable guidance of the annular cutter, and safe operation while reducing setup time in serial production.
