Printing

Precision Solutions for Printing Industry Manufacturing

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

  • Printing roller shafts
  • Cylinder bore drilling
  • Ink delivery systems
  • Cooling channels
  • Process equipment parts
  • Custom components
  • Prototype development
  • Production optimization

Deep Hole Drilling Specialization

  • Large roller manufacturing
  • Press component drilling
  • Cylinder production
  • Cooling system parts
  • Custom applications
  • High-volume production
  • Prototype services
  • Equipment modification

Advanced Precision Services

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

Printing Industry 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
  • Dimensional reports
  • Straightness verification
  • Complete lot traceability
  • Quality documentation 

Technical Specifications for Printing 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
  • High-volume capability
  • Prototype flexibility

Material Processing Capabilities

  • Carbon steels
  • Stainless steels
  • Chrome-plated materials
  • Hardened steels
  • Aluminum alloys
  • Copper alloys
  • Specialty materials
  • Custom materials

Printing Industry Project Experience

Press Components

  • Roller manufacturing
  • Cylinder boring
  • Shaft production
  • Cooling systems
  • Custom tooling
  • Production support
  • Process development
  • Quality control

Ink Delivery Systems

  • Channel drilling
  • Component manufacturing
  • System modifications
  • Custom fixtures
  • Production support
  • Prototype services
  • Testing equipment
  • Process improvement

Custom Applications

  • Special machinery parts
  • Unique process equipment
  • Custom tooling
  • Specialty components
  • Prototype development
  • Production support
  • Process improvement
  • Quality control 

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

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

Printing Industry Experience

OEM Support

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

Print Shop Support

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Custom components
  • Emergency services
  • Process support
  • Quality control
  • Documentation
  • Technical support
  • Rapid response

Contact Information for Printing Projects

Production Inquiries

Primary Contact: Printing Industry Program Director

Location & Facilities

27950 Commercial Park Road Tomball, TX 77375

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