Pull Boring Services

Pull Boring Services: Precision Internal Diameter Enhancement Solutions

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.

Pull boring is a specialized machining process that enhances and repairs internal diameters of cylindrical components. This technique uses precision boring tools pulled through the workpiece to achieve superior surface finish and geometric accuracy. Pull boring is particularly effective for long bores requiring high precision and excellent straightness, commonly used in hydraulic cylinder manufacturing and repair. 

End Applications

Industries We Serve

Military

Our pull boring expertise supports defense applications requiring precise internal diameters for hydraulic systems and equipment components. We maintain strict security protocols and military specifications.

Automotive

We provide pull boring services for engine block repair, cylinder liners, and transmission components. Our capabilities support both production and restoration projects.

Food Processing

Our pull boring services ensure precise internal dimensions for food processing equipment, meeting FDA standards and sanitary requirements.

Printing

We serve the printing industry with precisely bored components for industrial printing equipment, including cylinder housings and roller systems.

Mold Manufacturing

Our pull boring capabilities support large-scale mold repair and modification, ensuring precise fits and alignments.

Steel Industry

We support steel manufacturers with pull boring services for mill equipment, guide systems, and structural components.

Manufacturing

Our services support various manufacturing operations, including equipment repair and component modification requiring precise internal diameters.

Composites

We provide pull boring for composite manufacturing equipment and tooling components requiring precise internal dimensions.

Medical

Our pull boring meets strict medical industry standards for equipment components and specialized medical device manufacturing.

Oil & Gas

We support the energy sector with pull boring services for wellhead equipment, subsea components, and drilling system elements.

Job Shops

We partner with machine shops to provide specialized pull boring services that complement their existing capabilities.

Technical Capabilities

Quality Certifications

Quality Management

API Specifications

Quality Control Equipment

Quality Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pull boring?
Pull boring is a precision machining process that uses specialized tooling to enhance and repair internal diameters of cylindrical components. It’s particularly effective for long bores requiring high precision.
Pull boring provides superior surface finish, excellent straightness, and precise diameter control. It’s ideal for applications requiring tight tolerances and exceptional cylindricity.
We can pull bore most engineering materials including various grades of steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and exotic alloys.
Pull boring often achieves better surface finish and straightness than traditional boring methods, particularly in long components.
We typically achieve straightness tolerances of 0.001″ per foot and diameter tolerances of ±0.0005″ depending on the application.

Process Quality Features

Benefits of Our Pull Boring Services