ASDO Wetzlar Column Drilling Machine

an old industrial column drilling machine / radial drilling machine, probably originating from Germany (ASDO Wetzlar) and imported/sold by Edouard Baeyens – Brussels, a well-known Belgian machine distributor from the past. This is a very heavy professional machine, used in metalworking workshops. 🏭 WHAT EXACTLY IS THIS? ✔ Industrial pillar drilling machine (heavy duty) or ✔ Radial drilling machine (due to the large arm and movable drill head) These types of machines are used for: Drilling of large metal parts tapping (thread cutting) Culling Heavy workpieces that do not fit on small drills They are extremely strong and intended for continuous industrial use. 🔍 INFO FROM THE PICTURES ON YOUR PHOTOS 1️⃣ Plate "ASDO Wetzlar" ASDO is a German manufacturer (Wetzlar). Very solid machines, especially in the 1950s–1980s. The serial number 26579 is on it. 2️⃣ Plate "Edouard Baeyens – Bruxelles" This company imported European machines to Belgium. Address: 23–30 Rue des Fabriques – Bruxelles. This confirms that it is a professionally imported machine. 3️⃣ Type sticker (black/white) Hard to read, but here it typically says: Type of machine Voltage Voltage coil / contactor Serial number Construction Details I see, among other things: Type: DP/S/466 Spule für 220V (coil of the contactor works on 220V) ⚙️ MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (GENERAL FOR THIS TYPE): ✔ Column height: 2–2.5 meters ✔ Large round work table, rotatable and height-adjustable ✔ Gear drive with different speeds ✔ Heavy-duty motor at the top ✔ Drilling capacity: usually 35–60 mm in steel ✔ Connection: 380–400V This is a beast of a machine, made to last forever.