Drilling is the operation of producing holes using a rotating drill bit. There are different types of drilling machines based on their construction and feed mechanisms, including sensitive drilling machines, upright drilling machines, and radial drilling machines. Drilling machines contain components like the spindle, sleeve, column, head, worktable, and base. Work holding devices are used to securely hold workpieces for drilling and include vices, clamps, blocks, and jigs. Important drilling operations include drilling, reaming, boring, counterboring, countersinking, and tapping.