Using the pillar drill

I wanted to ask if I can use the Pillar drill (for metal) without an induction.?If it needs an unduction, is there a waiting list?
I have used a Sieg mini milling machine frequently for a few years, until recently. I mainly used it for drilling in aluminium, sonetimes steel. I also had a pillar drill, which was usually stored away in a cupboard, but I used it a few times over the last 10 years