Steel Industry

Precision Solutions for Steel 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

  • Roll shaft drilling
  • Mandrel manufacturing
  • Guide roll components
  • Cooling systems
  • Process equipment parts
  • Custom components
  • Large diameter capability
  • Process optimization

Deep Hole Drilling Specialization

  • Large component manufacturing
  • Mill equipment components
  • Drive shaft production
  • Cooling system parts
  • Custom applications
  • High-volume production
  • Prototype services
  • Equipment modification

Advanced Precision Services

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

Steel Industry Quality Standards

Quality System Certifications

  • Industry-specific standards
  • Third-party audited systems
  • Mill 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
  • Heat treatment records
  • Hardness testing
  • Dimensional reports
  • Complete lot traceability
  • Quality documentation 

Technical Specifications for Steel 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
  • Tool steels
  • High-speed steels
  • Stainless steels
  • Heat-treated materials
  • Hardened steels
  • Specialty alloys
  • Custom materials

Steel Industry Project Experience

Processing Equipment

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

Mill Equipment

  • Roll manufacturing
  • Guide systems
  • Drive components
  • Cooling systems
  • Custom tooling
  • Production support
  • Process development
  • Quality control

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
  • Hardness testing
  • Custom gauging
  • In-process inspection
  • Final verification
  • Documentation systems 

Testing Capabilities

  • Non-destructive testing
  • Material verification
  • Hardness testing
  • Performance testing
  • 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
  • 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

Steel Industry Experience

Mill Support

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

Processing Equipment

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

Contact Information for Steel Industry Projects

Production Inquiries

Primary Contact: Steel Industry Program Director

Location & Facilities

27950 Commercial Park Road Tomball, TX 77375

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