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23 Jan 2025
Deep Hole Drilling (DHD) from PRV Engineering

The Future of Precision Manufacturing: Exploring Deep Hole Drilling

Deep hole drilling is at the heart of some of the most critical engineering advancements. Think about the performance of a jet engine, the dependability of an airbag deployment system, or the precision of a guided missile. All of these systems across the aerospace, automotive, and defence industries rely on components produced with exceptional accuracy. Deep hole drilling (DHD) is the process that makes this possible, handling high aspect ratios and strict tolerances that are vital for high-performance applications.

4 Jul 2023
2 Aug 2022

Deep hole drilling machines are metal cutting machine tools that can create very deep and extremely precise holes in just about any metal. Manufacturers relying on deep hole drilling machines can further optimise the process by using tools such as BTA and gun drills. It’s a prominent method in engineering materials and components used across numerous sectors. In this article, we take a quick look at how deep hole drilling machines work, the processes and some of the most common applications.

3 Nov 2021

Deep hole drilling services are beneficial across several applications and require specialist equipment to maintain straightness and tolerances second to none. Oil and gas exploration equipment, armaments, aerospace equipment and engines are amongst the most common applications for deep hole drilling and machining processes.

Each of these industries needs enhanced hole qualities that are necessary for high-performance end products, such as landing gear that easily retracts. In this article, PRV explores how gun drilling works and highlights some of the benefits of quality deep hole drilling services.

20 Mar 2020

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