Precision Boring for Precision-Fit Components
CNC boring enlarges and finishes holes that already exist, whether drilled or cast. Unlike CNC drilling, which creates a new hole, boring corrects diameter, roundness, alignment and surface finish so shafts, bearings and fasteners fit as designed.
Our modern CNC boring mills handle both small precision parts and large, heavy-duty components, from custom prototypes to large-scale production. Typical jobs include engine blocks, gear housings, hydraulic components and machine frames, all inspected in-house.
Why Engineers Choose DEK for Boring
Engineer-reviewed pricing, no order limits and multi-axis equipment: what sets DEK apart on bored parts.
In-House Quality Inspection
Strict quality control runs during production, followed by final inspection with high-accuracy inspection tools. Every job runs through our ISO 9001:2015 quality system, and parts ship with identification labels.
Boring Capabilities, Materials & Finishes
From tight tolerance bores to complex internal geometries, here is what our boring cells deliver in metals and engineering plastics.
CNC Boring vs. Drilling and Manual Machining
Choose boring when an existing hole must reach exact size, roundness and alignment. Compare the steps in our drilling vs boring vs reaming guide.
| Criteria | This ProcessCNC Boring | CNC Drilling | Manual Machining |
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| Role | Enlarges existing holes | Creates new holes | Hand-controlled cutting |
| Final hole quality | Exact diameter, smooth bore | May need refining | Less consistent |
| Tolerance | Up to ±0.005mm | Refined by boring | Operator dependent |
| Large, heavy parts | Suited | n/a | Not practical |
| Rework | Significantly reduced | n/a | Manual rework |
| Choose when | Fit and alignment are critical | A new hole is needed | n/a |
Industries That Rely on Bored Parts
Automotive, aerospace, energy and heavy machinery programs send us bores where fit, alignment and long-term reliability are critical.
Bore Features & Challenges We Solve
From engine blocks to underwater fittings, these are the bore types and problems our engineers solve on CNC boring jobs.
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Deep-Hole Boring
Deep bores produced on advanced multi-axis equipment, a feature standard machining can't achieve with the same accuracy.
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Angled Bores
Angled bores within complex internal geometries, machined on advanced multi-axis machining equipment.
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Multi-Surface Alignment
Bores aligned across several surfaces so shafts and bearings fit as designed, key for gear housings and machine frames.
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Large & Heavy-Duty Parts
Large castings and heavy components bored with accurate hole dimensions and consistent surface quality.
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Small Precision Parts
Small precision components bored with the same repeatability, from connectors and fittings to surgical implants.
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Refining Drilled & Cast Holes
Holes that are out of round, rough or out of tolerance are corrected to exact diameter and depth for mating shafts and fasteners.
Common Challenges We Handle
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Soft, Heat-Sensitive Copper
Copper's softness and thermal sensitivity require careful machining; we deliver clean, accurate bores for electrical contacts, bus bars and heat sinks.
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Plastic Deformation
Nylon needs careful handling during boring to prevent deformation; PEEK is bored with minimal distortion and smooth internal finishes.
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Tough-to-Machine Grades
Stainless steel and titanium bored to tight tolerances on machines that minimize tool wear, for pump housings, valves and aircraft components.
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Heat-Treated Parts
Deformation after heat treatment and grinding after heat treatment are reviewed by our engineers at quote stage, so pricing reflects the real process.
Certified, Measured, Documented
Every boring job runs through the same certified quality system, through final inspection.
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AS9100D
Aerospace Quality Management System
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ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management Standard
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ISO 13485
Medical Devices Quality Management
How to Order CNC Bored Parts
Get a Quote for CNC Boring Services
Metal or plastic, simple or complex: send your drawings and get an accurate, engineer-reviewed quote within 6 hours. No minimum order quantity.
- Tolerances up to ±0.005mm
- Engineers with 10+ years of experience
- One-off prototypes to full production
- In-house quality inspection
- Anodizing, plating and powder coating
