MBM FMM3 Drill
MBM FMM3 three-spindle floor model paper drill. 2 inch drilling capacity, 32 inch max sheet length, 3 3/4 inch throat depth, 115 V. Three 1/4 inch bits and a carbide bit sharpener included. Authorized MBM dealer in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Freight quote, financing, and factory-trained service since 1984.
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3-Spindle Floor Model Paper Drill
A 3-spindle floor model drill built for clean, repeatable hole drilling on longer sheets and thicker stacks. Designed for steady positioning, fast adjustments, and consistent results in production print environments. Mid-State Litho stocks and services paper drills from MBM and Challenge Machinery.
Key Features
- 3 spindle floor model drill
- 2-inch drilling capacity
- Easily adjustable head design
- Easy-glide table moves on bearings
- Measuring scale on table
- Accommodates 1/8 to 1/2 drill bits
- 3 high quality, 1/4 bits included
- Bit sharpener with solid carbide head included
Why It Matters
This floor model drill is built to keep hole drilling consistent and efficient on longer sheets and thicker stacks. The adjustable head and smooth-glide table support accurate setup and repeatability while accommodating common drill bit sizes for day-to-day production work. If you are comparing multi-spindle drills, the Challenge EH-3 and Challenge MS-5 sit alongside the FMM3, and the Challenge Handy-Drill is the entry-level single-spindle alternative.
Specifications
| Max Paper Length | 32" |
| Drilling Capacity | 2" |
| Max Throat Depth | 3 3/4" |
| Table Size | 32" × 15" |
| Electrical Requirements | 115 V. 60 Hz. |
| Dimensions | 32" × 15" × 52" |
| Shipping Weight | 292 lbs. |
Benefits
- Supports thicker stacks up to 2" for fewer passes and faster throughput
- Smooth bearing-mounted table helps maintain consistent hole placement
- Measuring scale improves repeatability across jobs and operators
- Accommodates common drill bit sizes for flexible shop use
- Included bits and sharpener help maintain drill quality and reduce downtime
Applications
- Three-hole drilling for binders and presentation materials
- Multi-hole patterns for mechanical binding and punched products
- Calendars, tabs, and inserts requiring accurate hole placement
- Print shop finishing for short runs and repeat production work
- In-plant and office production drilling for documents and packets
Bits, blocks, and other drilling supplies are stocked separately.
Frequently asked questions
How thick a stack can the MBM FMM3 drill?
2 inches. Max paper length is 32 inches and max throat depth is 3 3/4 inches.
How many spindles does the FMM3 have?
Three. It is a floor model, not a tabletop drill, with a 32 by 15 inch bearing-mounted table.
What drill bit sizes does the FMM3 accept?
1/8 inch through 1/2 inch. Three 1/4 inch bits and a bit sharpener with a solid carbide head ship with the machine.
What power does the FMM3 need?
115 V, 60 Hz single phase. Overall dimensions are 32 by 15 by 52 inches.
How does the FMM3 ship?
It weighs 292 lbs and ships by freight from Grand Blanc, Michigan. Freight is quoted per destination. Call for a delivery and install quote.
Installation, operator training, and factory-trained service are handled in house, and financing is available if approval is easier as a monthly number.
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