Drilling

Quality. Precision. Craftsmanship. It’s drilled into how we work.

The precision drilling experts from 0.055″ to 14.75″ in diameter.

Since the 1970’s, Carlson has drilled practically every metal alloy in any industry you could imagine. Today, as the largest contract drilling company in America, we’re proud to be a single source for all our customers’ needs. No matter what size the job, rely on our team of experts for exceptional quality, responsive service and industry-leading turnaround—each and every time. Count on Carlson for your complex drilling needs.

Small Diameter/Gundrilling

0.055″ to 2.0″ hole diameters

For smaller diameter drilling our Gundrilling Department is perfect for your needs. With over X decades of experience, of 25+ Gundrilling machines, and a variety of drilling technologies, Carlson is ready to tackle you smallest and toughest of drilling jobs.

  • 25+ gundrilling machines including table drills and counter rotating machines
  • Hole diameter sizes from 0.055″ to 2.0″
  • Hole depths up to 200″
  • Large round parts with off-center holes
  • Table capacity up to 60,000 lbs
  • Rectangular, tubular or irregular parts and components
  • Heat exchangers, heat platens, castings and weldments
Drilling metal pipe in industrial manufacturing at Carlson Tool & Manufacturing facility.

Large Diameter/Deep Hole Drilling

.625″ to 14.75″ hole diameters

Drilling straight holes, with a good surface finish, in a wide variety of metals, in endless shapes is no simple task. With over 100 years of combined experience, Carlson has put the talent, equipment and the processes in place to be your go-to industry expert. We’ve worked with every metal alloy family in every metallurgical state; castings, forgings, annealed, heat treated, plated, coated, welded, metal clad, powdered metal and more.

Our unique pull bore operation pulls the tool through the workpiece to achieve unmatched straightness in our holes. How do we know? Our laser verification technology ensures our holes are true and straight to meet your specified tolerances. We’re so confident of our ability that we’ll lock in your price and delivery date right on the phone.With 25+ gundrilling machines, including table drills, Carlson stands ready to meet your toughest requirements.

  • 9+ Machines with hole ranges from .625″ to 14.75″ diameter
  • Lengths up to 20 feet
  • Lifting capacity to 20 tons
  • Table capacity to 50,000 pounds
  • Custom tooling development
  • Pull bore operations
  • Laser verification technology
Carlson Tool & Manufacturing drilling metal pipe in industrial workshop.

Everything you need. One trusted partner.

We bring expert machining under one roof—cutting lead times and simplifying your supply chain. With many complementary services, rely on Carlson as your one-stop shop to keep projects moving.