Machining Services: Drilling vs Boring

People often confuse drilling with boring. This is probably because the end result of each is a hole in a workpiece. However, these two CNC machining services are not interchangeable; they are two distinct procedures that serve different purposes. 

CNC Drilling

CNC drilling is a process that can be used to put a hole in a piece of material. This is accomplished with the use of a drill bit—a multi-point tool with at least two cutting edges. During the drilling process, a rapidly rotating drill bit cuts through the material in question, leaving behind a round hole. At JBC Machine, Inc, we have extensive drilling capabilities. We can handle your project, no matter what type of drilling is required. 

CNC Boring

Unlike drilling, CNC boring is a secondary process. It is not used to create new holes; it is used to enlarge or finish holes that already exist. Since boring bars are single-point tools rather than multi-point tools, boring offers more precision and accuracy than just drilling, and can be used to achieve tighter tolerances. At JBC Machine, Inc, we offer a wide variety of boring operations, including (but not limited to) straight, conical, tapered, and eccentric. 

If you have a machining project that requires CNC drilling, CNC boring, or both, contact JBC Machine Inc. today. Thanks to our top of the line equipment, our knowledgeable team, and our decades of industry experience, we have a 99.9% customer satisfaction rating; you can trust us to deliver the results you need. To learn more, give us a call at (920) 779-4075 or send an email to sales@jbcmachine.com.