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Experience Tibo – deep hole drilling machines for highly specific applications
As one of the leading suppliers of single-spindle or multi-spindle deep hole drilling machines the TIBO Tiefbohrtechnik GmbH provides sophisticated solutions for sophisticated tasks. The excellence of Tibo deep hole drilling machines is recognized in a wide range of branches throughout the world including hydraulics, pneumatics, aerospace, renewable energies and medical technologies.
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Tibo Deep Hole Drilling Machines
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Gundrilling machines, cross table machines and BTA deep hole drilling machines made from modular system components.
Deep hole drilling is defined as "a metal-cutting" machining process for making boreholes in which the ratio of drilling depth to drilling diameter is normally 10:1 or more". A method that requires a lot of technical know-how, high-quality tools and maximum precision.
As one of the world's leading manufacturers of deep hole drilling machines, Tibo supplies high-precision solutions that have been proven many times over for drilling tasks involving diameters of 2 mm to 400 mm and drilling depths up to 12,000 mm, realised in a modular machine concept consisting of high-quality, perfectly harmonised system components.
Depending on the diameter and depth, this involves using various methods that Tibo has continuously perfected in ongoing development work: Gundrilling and BTA deep hole drilling. Both methods allow highly precise and fast deep hole drilling in a wide variety of materials from aluminium and stainless steel to super-alloys in aerospace engineering. The Tibo modular system
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Modular and flexible.
The Tibo modular system is as simple as it is ingenious, and offers almost limitless configuration possibilities – from the universal standard machine to part-specific special solutions. Individually adapted to your deep hole drilling requirements, this means that we can always offer you an optimum machine configuration that does exactly what's demanded of it with maximum efficiency.
Continuous further improvements to our product range and the use of proven components result in much simpler handling, less complex setting-up and extended machining possibilities. 
Twist rifling
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Typical areas of application:
- Precision rifle barrels, large-calibre tubes, ballistic components
- Button pulling or swirl cutting processes
- Machining from Ø 4.5 mm to Ø 155 mm
- Machining depths up to 10. 000 mm
- Number of spindles from 1 - 4*
When it comes to maximum precision in the gun barrel, twist rifling is a crucial production step - and the twist rifling machines in the DR series from Tibo set new standards here.
With them, twist pitches in the barrel, both constant and progressive, can be implemented with extreme precision. This is essential because the twist in the barrel causes the bullet to rotate and stabilizes it on its trajectory. The result: maximum accuracy.
Thanks to the tried-and-tested TouchPanel control system, all parameters such as twist pitch and length can be programmed intuitively and saved in the machine control system for recurring jobs. This ensures reproducible quality in series production. This is independent of component type or material batch.
Gundrilling machines (ELB method)
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- Solid drilling to Ø 40 mm
- Drilling depths to 4,500 mm*
Tibo gundrilling machines are ideally suited to deep hole drilling tasks with smaller drilling diameters of 2 mm to 40 mm.
A characteristic of the gundrilling method is that the coolant is introduced through channels inside the tool shaft. It is removed together with the drilling chips via a V-shaped slot (beading) along the tool. Our unique machine concept with high-quality, harmonised system components enables deep hole drilling operations to be performed down to a drilling depth of 4,500 mm or more – with maximum precision and at high speed.
BTA deep hole drilling machines
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- Solid drilling to Ø 250 mm
- Counter-boring to Ø 400 mm
- Drill depths to 12,000 mm*
BTA deep hole drilling machines from Tibo provide the optimum method for larger drill diameters of 18 mm to 250 mm solid drilling (up to 400 mm counter-boring) and drill depths of up to 12,000 mm.
With the BTA method, the coolant is introduced and removed and the chips are transported away in exactly the opposite way to the gundrilling method: Thanks to the larger diameter of the BTA drill, here it is possible to reliably and continuously remove the chips through the tool's interior. The coolant on the other hand is introduced from the outside and under pressure through the annular gap between the bore hole and the drill by means of a coolant pressure head (BOZA).
Customized machines
- In addition to the well-known modular deep hole drilling machines Tibo develops, designs and manufactures customized solutions for deep hole drilling and related methods. Customized machines made by Tibo are used in almost all industries.
According to your specifications we are developing a customized solution for you. Wherever possible we are using components out of our modular system for competitive solutions.
We accompany you from the first idea through conceptual design, development, assembly, installation until start up. During operation our specialist are supporting you with service and maintenance worldwide.
Used machines
- We are offering complete Services around used machines:
- Training
- competent support from Tibo Headquarter
- Service and support at your site
- Spare parts and additional equipment
Control unit
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All of our deep hole drilling machines have intuitive control technology for maximum process reliability and control. Via touch panel, the machine operator obtains all the important process parameters at a glance and can, if necessary, also perform optimisations during ongoing operation.
Depending on the drilling task, the chip breakage is individually programmable and thereby guarantees maximum process reliability, low tool wear and maximum efficiency. If a fault occurs, the system remembers the drill’s current position and can return to it again precisely and quickly after the fault is remedied.
Service, accessories and spare parts
- High process reliability using original parts
The modular design of our deep hole drilling machines guarantees the long-term compatibility and availability of all accessories and spare parts. An extensive stock and logistics programme guarantees quick delivery.
We offer custom tailed packages for accessories and spare parts.- Spindle blocks
- Drilling units
- Drills Drill bushes
- Drill bush holders
- Clamping cones
- Coolant pressure heads
- Deep drilling oil etc.
Areas of use
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Deep hole drilling solutions for every requirement.
Whether it's the oil and gas industry or renewable energies, hydraulics and pneumatics, automotive, aeronautical – wherever highly precise and durable deep hole drilling machines are needed, Tibo can provide optimum custom solutions. 
Oil and gas
- Whether it's drill collars, drillpipes or submersible pumps – Tibo deep hole drilling machines will allow high-precision drilling operations with minimal runout in alloys typical for the application such as nickel steels, and come with additional features specially developed for the task, for example chip breakage monitoring for reliable cutting which is integrated as standard.
Machine type for this area:- Gundrilling machines
- BTA deep hole drilling machines
Medical technology
- Medical implants such as bone nails, medullary nails, bone screws or stents, most of which are made of titanium or stainless steel alloys, require maximum-precision deep hole drilling with minimum runout. Parts with very thin walls are exactly those that present a real challenge, but that can also be brilliantly and reliably overcome with Tibo deep hole drilling
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Machine type for this area:- Gundrilling machines
Automotive and vehicle construction
- Camshafts, crankshafts, transmission shafts, drive shafts, flanged shafts, injection nozzle bodies, fuel rails, valves, con-rods or piston pins – there's hardly any other industry in which so many deep hole drilling applications are encountered. This is in addition to large quantities and maximum output in the shortest possible time. Tibo deep hole drilling machines deliver solutions here that are as precise as they are efficient: Consequently, when through-holes are present – for example in camshafts and common rails – it is also possible to drill simultaneously from two sides. All over the world, our customers rely here on deep hole drilling machines that have been specially developed for this task with designs that incorporate up to 12 spindles – including fully automated part handling by, for example, synchronized chains, overhead gantries and robot loading. This allows cycle times that are almost 50 per cent quicker!
Machine type for this area:- Gundrilling machines
- BTA deep hole drilling machines
Aerospace
- Components such as landing gear, turbine shafts and refuelling pipes, often made of titanium, tempered steels or special alloys such as Inconel, require extremely precise drilling. The material-saving construction processes that are normal in aircraft production also often require deep hole drilling contours for this, with different hole diameters as the drilling depth increases. Tibo deep hole drilling machines of the BTA series are used for this, which are able to produce all desired internal contours through what is known as bottle boring.
Machine type for this area:- BTA deep hole drilling machines
Hydraulics and pneumatic components
- In earth-moving machines such as dump trucks and dredgers, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder tubes must work reliably over long periods and under the most difficult conditions. Precise dimensional accuracy and top surface quality on the cylinder tubes are therefore absolutely essential. Besides making precise deep bores in cylinder tubes, Tibo deep hole drilling machines are also suitable for skiving and roller burnishing the drilled tubes (also in double or triple combinations). Automated loading and unloading equipment, as well as automated tool-changing devices, make our BTA series deep hole drilling machines the ideal solution for economical and precise series production.
Machine type for this area:- BTA deep hole drilling machines
Semi-finished products
- Camshafts, crankshafts, transmission shafts, drive shafts, flanged shafts, injection nozzle bodies, fuel rails, valves, con-rods or piston pins – there's hardly any other industry in which so many deep hole drilling applications are encountered. This is in addition to large quantities and maximum output in the shortest possible time. Tibo deep hole drilling machines deliver solutions here that are as precise as they are efficient: Consequently, when through-holes are present – for example in camshafts and common rails – it is also possible to drill simultaneously from two sides. All over the world, our customers rely here on deep hole drilling machines that have been specially developed for this task with designs that incorporate up to 12 spindles – including fully automated part handling by, for example, synchronized chains, overhead gantries and robot loading. This allows cycle times that are almost 50 per cent quicker!
Machine type for this area:- Gundrilling machines
- BTA deep hole drilling machines
Renewable energies
- Typical deep hole drilling applications in the field of renewable energies are turbine shafts or rotors for wind power systems. With regard to component dimensions, there is a need here for customised, high-precision deep hole drilling solutions. Thanks to the varied combination possibilities, our modular system allows the right solutions to be found here for any application.
Machine type for this area:- Gundrilling machines
- BTA deep hole drilling machines
Die and mould making
- At the manufacturing of moulds, mould frames and also mould inserts for the die and mould industry, cooling holes are already very important and will play a major role in the future. Typical, these cooling holes are deeper than 40 x diameter, therefore, using a standard milling center will not be successful to reach the drilling depth. Tibo convinces with a new development of the cross table series KTE with a deep hole drilling depth up to 1.000 mm, maximum cutting capacity, process stability through customized pressure and power monitoring, performance, stability, high-precision and minimal run out.
Machine type for this area:- Cross table machines
Defence
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Whether precision rifle barrels, large-calibre tubes or other safety-relevant components - in the defense industry, every micrometer is crucial for accuracy and function. Tibo deep hole drilling and twist drawing machines ensure maximum dimensional accuracy and reproducibility with consistent process reliability. From the deep-hole drilled and reamed hole to the precisely defined twist profile with a constant or progressive pitch - all process steps are perfectly coordinated. Specially developed machine features such as drawing force monitoring, process recording and touch panel control guarantee maximum precision even with demanding materials such as 34CrNiMo6 or 416R.
Machine type for this area:
- twist drawing machines
- Deep hole drilling E-Series