Optimum OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) vs Proxxon MICRO TBM 220

Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)

In brief

OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) and MICRO TBM 220 sit in the same category (drill press (column drill)). OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) is ahead on: work area. MICRO TBM 220 is ahead on: price.

Parameter
Proxxon MICRO TBM 220 MICRO TBM 220 Proxxon F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 549 € ~180–240 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 43.4 × 66.5 × 171.8 cm 12 × 22 × 37 cm
Weight (kg) 67.5 kg 3.3 kg
Work area (mm) 290 × 290 mm 220 × 120 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 85 mm 30 mm
Power (W) 550 W 85 W
Voltage (V) 400 V 230 V
Maximum speed 2830 rpm 8500 rpm
Declared precision 0.02 mm —
Category specs
Spindle travel (mm) 85 mm 30 mm
Spindle to column (mm) 165 mm 140 mm
RPM (rpm) 2830 rpm 8500 rpm
Spindle taper MT 2 —
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes — As a purely electromechanical manual machine tool, this device operates completely independently of any software platforms, firmware, or digital control interfaces. The operator adjusts the spindle rotational speed manually by repositioning the drive belt across the step pulley grooves. Drilling depth control is executed via a manual lever linked to an adjustable graduated depth stop rod with an integrated locking ring. There are no USB connections, network interfaces, or CAD/CAM integrations included.

The differences that matter

  • Price: OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) 549 € vs MICRO TBM 220 210 €
  • Work area: OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) 290×290 mm vs MICRO TBM 220 220×120 mm

Which one to choose

Choose OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) if…

you value work area.

See the OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) sheet →

Choose MICRO TBM 220 if…

you value price.

See the MICRO TBM 220 sheet →

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