Drill Machine Inspection Checklist
A Drill Machine Maintenance Checklist turns planned service into a clear, repeatable routine for mechanics and EHS teams. Instead of relying on memory, it lays out straightforward items that are easy to verify across lockout/tagout (LOTO) and zero-energy checks, guards and interlocks, electrical panel and grounding, motor/VFD health, belts or gear train, spindle and quill, chuck/collet condition, feeds and depth stop, worktable/vises/fixtures, lubrication points, coolant system, extraction/filtration, slideways and covers, and a short post-service test run. Each line is practical to confirm — from “E-Stop latches and releases” and “belt condition OK” to “spindle runout within spec” and “coolant concentration correct” — so critical details aren’t missed.
For workshops and production lines, this checklist improves equipment reliability, reduces unplanned downtime, and supports compliance with internal standards and local safety rules. It creates a consistent cadence where wear, heat, vibration, and leaks are caught early; guards stay effective; and machining accuracy is maintained.
Supervisors get a clean audit trail. The checklist captures who performed the work and when, measured values (e.g., voltage, current, runout, vibration, temperatures, coolant %), photos of defects and fixes, and assigned corrective actions with owners and due dates — evidence that’s invaluable during audits, warranty claims, or incident reviews.
The template works both as a printable PDF and in the TARGPatrol mobile app. Teams can attach photos, enter numeric readings, toggle flags for condition/N/A, and add comments in real time. Using it regularly helps keep drill machines safe, accurate, and ready for production.
Work order/CMMS ID recorded
Machine ID/nameplate matches records
LOTO procedure posted and understood
Energy isolated and verified zero (try-verify)
Stored energy released (capacitors/springs)
Photo: nameplate & lockout points
General housekeeping around machine OK
Access to E-Stops, panel, and disconnect clear
Safety guards (spindle/chuck/belt/gear) present & intact
Interlocks function, no bypasses
E-Stop test passed (latch/release)
Photo: guards and E-Stop
Electrical enclosure closed, labels legible
Power cord/conduit strain relief OK
Grounding/bonding intact
Supply voltage (V)
Control voltage (V)
Thermal/IR anomalies noted (if performed)
Photo: panel/disconnect
Drive motor mounts tight, no hot spots
VFD present: filters clean, no faults logged
Belt condition (cracks/fray) or gear train wear
Belt/gear tension/backlash within spec
Pulley/gear guard secured
Lubrication of spindle bearings per schedule
Photo: belts/gears & lube points
Chuck/collet condition, jaws/collet pads intact
Chuck key/quick-change system operates smoothly
Quill movement smooth, return spring OK
Spindle brake/lock works
Feed gearbox/auto-feed engages & disengages
Table elevates/locks, column gib adjusted
Vise/fixtures: clamps, alignment, condition
Pump flow adequate, no leaks
Mist/fume extraction operating (if fitted)
Chip guard/brushes/way covers intact
Slideways/columns lightly oiled, no rust
Way wipers present and effective
Fasteners on covers/guards tightened to spec
Test run: speeds & feeds selectable across range
Noise normal (no grinding/squeal)
Test hole drilled, surface finish acceptable
Post-maintenance cleanup complete, waste disposed
Photo: post-maintenance condition
Minor defects logged (count)
Critical defects requiring OOS (count)
Corrective actions & responsible owner
Overall status (In Service / Limited / OOS)














