Mold Manufacturing

Precision Solutions for Mold Manufacturing Industry

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

  • Cooling channel creation
  • Water line systems
  • Conformal cooling paths
  • Temperature control circuits
  • Ejector pin holes
  • Guide pin bores
  • Custom applications
  • Process optimization

Deep Hole Drilling Specialization

  • Large mold component drilling
  • Complex cooling systems
  • Multi-channel configurations
  • Cascade systems
  • Custom applications
  • High-precision production
  • – Prototype services
  • – Mold modifications

Advanced Precision Services

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

Mold Manufacturing Quality Standards

Quality System Certifications

  • Industry-specific standards
  • Third-party audited systems
  • OEM approved processes
  • Process validation
  • Quality documentation
  • Material traceability
  • Inspection protocols

Process
Controls

Process Controls

  • FMEA development
  • Control plan implementation
  • SPC monitoring
  • Measurement systems
  • Gauge calibration
  • Process capability studies
  • Quality assurance
  • Continuous improvement

Documentation & Traceability

  • Material certification
  • Process validation
  • Inspection records
  • Surface finish verification
  • Channel mapping
  • Flow testing reports
  • Complete lot traceability
  • Quality documentation

Technical Specifications for Mold 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″
  • Intersecting hole capability
  • Cross-hole drilling
  • Custom specifications

Material Processing Capabilities

  • Tool steels (H13, P20, S7)
  • Stainless steels
  • Hardened steels
  • Beryllium copper
  • Aluminum molds
  • Pre-hardened steels
  • High-carbon steels
  • Custom materials

Mold Industry Project Experience

Cooling Systems

  • Conformal cooling channels
  • Baffle systems
  • Bubbler assemblies
  • Thermal management
  • Custom solutions
  • Process optimization
  • Flow testing
  • Performance validation

Core/Cavity Components

  • Guide pin bores
  • Ejector pin holes
  • Leader pin bushings
  • Alignment features
  • Custom applications
  • Prototype development
  • Quality control
  • Precision alignment

Custom Applications

  • Special mold features
  • Unique cooling designs
  • Custom tooling
  • Specialty components
  • Prototype development
  • Production support
  • Process improvement
  • Quality control

Production Support Services

Process Development

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

Production Capabilities

  • Precision manufacturing
  • Quick-turn services
  • 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
  • Flow testing equipment
  • Pressure testing
  • Custom gauging
  • In-process inspection
  • Final verification
  • Documentation systems

Testing Capabilities

  • Flow analysis
  • Pressure testing
  • Leak detection
  • Performance validation
  • Quality validation
  • Process capability
  • Statistical analysis
  • Documentation

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
  • Material tracking
  • Stock management
  • Emergency stock
  • Shipping coordination
  • Packaging services
  • Logistics support
  • Storage solutions

Value-Added Services

Engineering Support

  • Design for manufacturability
  • Cooling system design
  • 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

Mold Manufacturing Experience

OEM Support

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

Moldmaker Support

  • Custom solutions
  • Emergency services
  • Process support
  • Quality control
  • Documentation
  • Technical support
  • Rapid response
  • Field service

Contact Information for Mold Projects

Production Inquiries

Primary Contact: Mold Manufacturing Program Director

Location & Facilities

27950 Commercial Park Road Tomball, TX 77375

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