Gun drilling is one of the most important machining methods used in today’s engineering and manufacturing industries. At LDC Engineering Ltd, it remains a core capability—providing reliable and highly accurate results for customers across the UK who require long, straight, precision bores in metal, plastic, and composite components.
Unlike standard drilling, gun drilling is used to produce deeper holes with tight tolerances and improved surface finishes, often in applications where accuracy and repeatability are critical. With the ability to drill up to 38mm in diameter and, depending on the specific size, reach depths of up to 4 metres, LDC’s gun drilling services are designed to meet the demands of complex projects across multiple industries.
A Capability Built for Demanding Components
Gun drilling at LDC Engineering supports the manufacture of everything from simple heater holes to intricate multi-level water circuits, often found in tools, mould bases, and critical engineered components. Whether it’s a single part or a large batch run, LDC’s team ensures the same high level of care and consistency across every job.
The company machines almost every material imaginable—including stainless steel, duplex, mild steel, aluminium, copper, bronze, cast iron, cast steel, resin, nylon, and wood—making gun drilling suitable for use across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, telecommunications, medical, and toolmaking.
Backed by a Full Suite of Machining Services
In addition to gun drilling, LDC Engineering provides deep hole drilling up to 68mm diameter to a depth of 2 metres. Their in-house workshop in West Yorkshire is also equipped to deliver CNC milling, CNC turning, radial drilling, and surface grinding. Their surface grinder is particularly large, with a table size of 1500mm x 500mm x 350mm, offering enhanced flexibility for flat surface finishing.
This end-to-end capability makes LDC Engineering a reliable subcontract partner for customers needing precision drilled components as part of a larger machining project.
Get in Touch
To discuss your requirements for gun drilling services or request a quote, please contact LDC Engineering Ltd directly.