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Process: Drilling

Overview

 

Drilling is a method for creating or enlarging holes in a component.
When drilling, a drilling machine is lowered towards the workpiece. When the rotating cutting tool reaches the component, a hole is cut. The diameter normally ranges from 1/8 to 1½ inches, sometimes expressed in millimeter. It is possible to make larger or smaller holes, but it usually requires different production techniques. The ratio between the diameter and the depth of the hole ranges from 1:1 to 1:10. Although it is possible to do other ratios, it normally requires special tools. This is frequently used within the aviation industry.

There are a few different kinds of stationary drilling machines. Among them, the radial arm drill press is often considered as the most important in workshops. The workpiece remains fixed on a table while the spindle moves to where a hole is supposed to be drilled. This is typically for small volume production. Some workshops also have automated drilling machines that can drill several holes at the same time. In all cutting operations, a cutting fluid is normally used to reduce the negative effects of friction heat.

Drills are available at most workshops, although some workshops specialize in more advanced drilling projects.

Compare drilling with CNC drilling, which is used when the drilling has to be very accurate or in patterns. With deep hole drilling, it is possible to do very deep holes.

 

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Drilling projects for quote

  1. Drawings count: 1

    Machining-Drilling

    Drilling of free-issue material is needed for the construction industry. The company behind this requirement has a yearly spend of £80,000 on bespoke machining services. They have advised that the free-issue material will be comprised of varying thicknesses. They seek prices for plow bolts to be drilled as indicated, with some lengths requiring more or less holes. Those that can assist are asked to make contact with the buyer directly to discuss.

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    Machining-Drilling

    This manufacturer of sports cars, whose annual spend on subcontract machining services tops a massive £500,000, invites potential suppliers to quote for the attached parts. These are off-the-shelf cap head socket screws that require drilling, in order to accept locking wire within their end application. Initially, the client is looking for 200 off of each part, but has advised that these items will be ordered on a repeat basis, meaning that the successful supplier wins a long-term customer as well as the job in question.

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    Machining-Drilling

    This manufacturer is currently looking to hear from suppliers that are able to drill free-issue 'couplings', which are destined for end use within the oil & gas industry. These items will be made from mild steel, with quotes requested for a batch of 200 off at this time. Having experienced quality issues, the client now requires the couplings to be drilled out correctly. They outsource £20,000 worth of machining work every year and therefore, further opportunities could also be made available.

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    Machining-Drilling

    Outsourcing a massive £500,000 worth of machining work every year, this company seeks a supplier to drill 3600 off free-issue mild steel bars. They have an immediate order to place for the work in question and will require the parts on an ongoing basis. Therefore, they are keen to build a relationship with a Qimtek member who can facilitate ongoing supply. Those that are interested in this opportunity should make contact with the buyer directly in order to be considered.

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    Machining-Drilling

    Drilling and chamfering of free-issue screws is needed, on behalf of a company that spends over £500,000 a year in the subcontract machining market. The client requires quotes on quantities of 100, 500 and 1000 off as part of a contract for which they are currently tendering. If the project is won, it will lead to regular call-offs of the same work. Various sizes of screw will also be required moving forward, meaning that there is plenty of potential for the successful supplier to form a long-term relationship with the buyer in question.

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    Machining-Drilling

    Drilling and powder coating of free-issue parts is required, on behalf of a company that outsources machining work to the tune of £100,000 a year. They have an urgent order to place for the work in question as the items were delivered incorrect and subsequently, are keen to speak with interested companies as soon as possible. Those that can assist are asked to quote their best price and delivery in order to be considered, with the parts required by the latest of the 8th December.

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    Machining-Drilling

    Drilling, countersinking and chamfering of free-issue screws is needed, on behalf of a company that spends over £500,000 a year in the subcontract machining market. This forms part of a contract that the client has recently won and they would ideally like to improve on a lead time of 15 days. Various sizes of screw will be required moving forward, meaning that there is plenty of potential for the successful supplier to form a long-term relationship with the buyer in question.

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    Machining-Drilling

    Drilling, countersinking and chamfering of free-issue screws is needed, on behalf of a company that spends over £20,000 a year in the subcontract machining market. This forms part of a contract that the client has recently won and they would ideally like to improve on a lead time of 15 days. Various sizes of screw will be required moving forward, meaning that there is plenty of potential for the successful supplier to form a long-term relationship with the buyer in question.

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    Machining-Drilling

    This enquiry comes from a manufacture of storage equipment, who spends a whopping £8 Million each year across all outsourced services. They would like to hear from suppliers who can source or manufacture the attached galvanised beam and drill holes to drawings specifications.

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    Machining-Drilling

    Suppliers that have the capabilities to drill and countersink various lengths of aluminium track are sought. The client - a construction company with a £25,000 annual spend on subcontract machining services - will free-issue the tracks to the chosen vendor, ready for these processes to be carried out. Delivery of the completed items is needed by the 3rd July, meaning that this may be ideally suited to those with imminent capacity to fill.

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    Welcome to Impact Express Limited

    Impact Express Limited are the best metal components specialists in the Sheffield area. They can design and handcraft a range of items from extension bars, components for different machines, impact sockets and other accessories. We can supply our products to all types of companies including white goods producers such as fridges and freezers, large car production factories and the rail works business all over the UK.

  2. Ronco Engineering Ltd

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    9 - North East and Cumbria

    Ronco Engineering is a successful UK based CNC precision engineering company. For over 20 years we have provided precision engineering in North East England and the surrounding ares.Including our local, national and international clients.

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  4. Oxford Engineering Ltd

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    Precision engineering and cnc machining; Oxford Engineering Group take your products and ideas right from prototyping, through production to packaging, across all materials from Aluminium and Stainless Steel to Titanium and Plastics. Full support is available including design, input in to cost effective precision machining and Kan-Ban sourcing of your precision machined parts through to complex electro-mechanical assemblies.

  5. Amba Dockside Technology Ltd

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    1 - South East

    Family Run Business for Over 15 Years
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    Our company has grown by providing quality components and spares at a competitive price shipped quickly and efficiently all over the world. Whatever your requirements please allow us to provide you with a quotation. Contact us now!

  6. Rotatech

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    6 - Yorkshire & Humberside

    Saturnn Machine Knives are the leading independent manufacturer of wood chipper blades in the UK, having sold over 175,000 of our ROTATECH™ blades into the industry. We have been trading for over 9 years and are based in Sheffield.

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  7. ES Precision Ltd

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    ES Precision is a new company created in 2017 by a team of 5 engineers with combined experience of over 100 years in precision engineering and lasers. We provide personal and highly responsive services for:

  8. The Metal Works Ltd

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    Sheet Metal Fabricators based in Leicester.

  9. GW Martin & Co Ltd

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    GW Martin is a precision manufacturer, supplying a complete CNC machining service to provide components to the Defence, Automotive, Medical, Electrical, Vacuum and Filtration sectors. In addition to our core CNC machining service we offer assembly, stock holding and management of sub contract treatments as a complete service.

    The company was established in 1959, and continues to invest in the very latest technology, offering its clients a cost effective and premium design for manufacture service to assist in product development.

  10. Esspee Fabrications Ltd

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    7 - North West and North Wales

    Welcome to ESSPEE - We are the market leaders in the field of resistant materials.

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    We offer many additional services such as Machining, Coating, Assembling and Finishing.

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