What information is needed to request metal drilling services?
Provide the material grade, stock form, outside dimensions, hole diameter, hole depth, tolerance, quantity, and any drawing or specification available. It is also helpful to identify whether the material is customer supplied or needs to be sourced. These details allow the team to evaluate compatible cutting, machining, testing, and delivery requirements before preparing custom pricing.
What metals can be prepared for drilling?
Aero-Vac works with high-quality alloy steel products and supports customers with material sourcing and processing requirements. The appropriate drilling approach depends on the exact alloy, material condition, section thickness, hole geometry, and end use. Share the applicable material specification and drawing so requirements can be reviewed accurately before work is quoted or scheduled.
Can you handle small quantities and large production orders?
Yes. Aero-Vac supports both small quantities and large orders, including custom cuts and odd sizes. Order scope, material availability, processing requirements, and required delivery date are evaluated together. This gives buyers a practical path for prototypes, replacement parts, limited production needs, and recurring procurement programs without treating every requirement as a standard stock order.
Can drilling be coordinated with machining and saw cutting?
Yes. In-house machining and saw cutting capabilities can be coordinated with drilling-related material preparation needs. Combining steps may reduce separate vendor handoffs, simplify purchasing, and help maintain a clearer order path from raw material through semi-finished components. Provide the complete drawing package and required material condition so the processing sequence can be reviewed.
Is material testing available for drilled components?
Independent third-party testing is available to confirm material conformance before shipment, using destructive and non-destructive methods as required. Testing needs should be identified early, particularly when specifications call for reports, traceability, or defined acceptance criteria. The team can coordinate the testing requirement with the material order and other processing services to support a more complete procurement package.
Can heat treatment be arranged before or after machining?
Thermal processing can be coordinated to bring material to the metallurgical condition required by a customer specification. Aero-Vac also partners with outside NADCAP heat treaters when volume or turnaround requirements call for additional capacity. The correct sequence depends on the alloy, specified condition, final dimensions, and intended application, so documentation should accompany the request.
How is pricing determined for metal drilling work?
Pricing is customized based on the material, dimensions, hole features, tolerances, quantity, required processing, documentation, and delivery requirements. Customer-supplied material and sourced material can involve different handling and procurement considerations. Supplying a complete drawing and specification package at the start helps the team prepare a more accurate quote and identify any complementary services that may be needed.
Do you ship processed metal orders outside the United States?
Yes. Aero-Vac has experienced exporters and can ship to locations around the globe. International orders require review of destination, packaging, shipping method, documentation, material specifications, and any applicable export controls. Discuss delivery requirements during quoting so the team can coordinate an appropriate fulfillment plan for your project and avoid preventable delays.