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Automotive

Precision Solutions for Automotive Manufacturing & Development

Hole Specialists, Inc. is an industry leader in gun drilling, deep hole drilling, pull bore, trepan, and honing services since 1993. At Hole Specialists, Inc., we combine these core capabilities with state-of-the-art equipment, rigorous quality control, and decades of expertise to deliver superior results for our clients. Our comprehensive quality management system ensure consistent excellence across all services.

Core Manufacturing Capabilities

Gun Drilling
Excellence

Gun Drilling Excellence

  • Engine block oil passages
  • Transmission shaft drilling
  • Crankshaft oil channels
  • Steering component holes
  • Suspension system parts
  • Prototype development
  • Custom tooling creation
  • Production optimization

Deep Hole Drilling Specialization

  • Large component manufacturing
  • Hydraulic system parts
  • Drive shaft components
  • Cylinder production
  • Testing equipment
  • Custom applications
  • High-volume production
  • Prototype services

Advanced Precision Services

  • Component straightening
  • Shaft alignment
  • CNC turning
  • Trepanning services
  • Custom machining
  • Production support
  • Tool development
  • Process optimization

Automotive Industry Quality Standards

Quality System Certifications

  • IATF 16949:2016 compliance
  • Ford Q1 preferred quality
  • GM supplier certification
  • Third-party audited systems
  • OEM approved processes

Documentation & Traceability

  • PPAP documentation
  • APQP process adherence
  • FMEA development
  • Control plan implementation
  • SPC monitoring
  • Complete lot traceability
  • Material certification
  • Process validation

Advanced Quality Planning

  • Design FMEA support
  • Process FMEA development
  • Control plan creation
  • Measurement system analysis
  • Gauge R&R studies
  • Process capability studies
  • Production part approval
  • – Quality documentation

Technical Specifications for Automotive Applications

Precision Parameters

  • Hole diameters: 0.078″ to 24.000″
  • Depths up to 480 inches
  • Straightness: 0.001″ per foot
  • Surface finish to 16 RMS
  • Position tolerance: ±0.001″
  • Custom specifications available
  • High-volume capability
  • Prototype flexibility

Material Processing Capabilities

  • Carbon steels
  • Alloy steels
  • Stainless steels
  • Aluminum alloys
  • Cast iron
  • Engineering plastics
  • Composite materials
  • Custom materials

Automotive Project Experience

Engine Components

  • Oil passage drilling
  • Crankshaft modifications
  • Cylinder head work
  • Block modifications
  • Cooling system parts
  • Performance upgrades
  • Custom applications
  • Prototype development

Transmission Systems

  • Shaft manufacturing
  • Housing modifications
  • Hydraulic components
  • Bearing fits
  • Custom tooling
  • Production support
  • Process development
  • Quality control

Chassis Components

  • Steering components
  • Suspension parts
  • Frame modifications
  • Custom fixtures
  • Alignment tools
  • Production support
  • Prototype services
  • Testing equipment

Production Support Services

Process Development

  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Tool design
  • Fixture development
  • Process optimization
  • Production planning
  • Quality planning
  • Documentation support
  • Training programs

Production Capabilities

  • High-volume manufacturing
  • Just-in-time delivery
  • Inventory management
  • Production scheduling
  • Process monitoring
  • Quality control
  • Statistical analysis
  • Continuous improvement 

Technical Support

  • Engineering consultation
  • Design assistance
  • Material selection
  • Process optimization
  • Problem solving
  • Quality planning
  • Documentation support
  • Training programs

Advanced Quality Control

Inspection Equipment

  • CMM measurement systems
  • Digital inspection tools
  • Surface analysis
  • Straightness verification
  • Thread inspection
  • Custom gauging
  • In-process inspection
  • Final verification 

Testing Capabilities

  • Non-destructive testing
  • Material verification
  • Performance testing
  • Environmental testing
  • Stress analysis
  • Quality validation
  • Process capability
  • Statistical analysis

Production Management

Project Management

  • Dedicated program managers
  • Schedule tracking
  • Progress reporting
  • Quality monitoring
  • Documentation management
  • Timeline adherence
  • Cost control
  • Risk management

Inventory Control

  • Just-in-time delivery
  • Kanban systems
  • Material tracking
  • Stock management
  • Emergency stock
  • Shipping coordination
  • Packaging services
  • Logistics support 

Value-Added Services

Engineering Support

  • Design for manufacturability
  • Process optimization
  • Material selection
  • Cost reduction
  • Quality improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Documentation support
  • Training programs 

Emergency Services

  • 24/7 availability
  • Rapid response
  • Priority scheduling
  • Emergency repair
  • Field support
  • Mobile capabilities
  • Quick-turn prototype
  • Rush production

Automotive Industry Experience

OEM Support

  • Major manufacturer approval
  • Production experience
  • Quality system compliance
  • Process development
  • Documentation support
  • Program management
  • Cost control
  • Timeline adherence

Performance Sector

  • Racing applications
  • Custom components
  • Prototype development
  • Testing support
  • Process development
  • Quality control
  • Documentation
  • Technical support

Contact Information for Automotive Projects

Production Inquiries

Primary Contact: Automotive Program Director

Location & Facilities

27950 Commercial Park Road Tomball, TX 77375

  • Production facility
  • Quality lab
  • Engineering center
  • Shipping & receiving
  • Customer support
  • Technical center

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