Gun-drilling and deep-hole boring equipment for South African workshops
Deephole focuses on the equipment that matters when straightness, finish and repeatability count. We supply gun-drilling and deep-hole boring machines, along with the tooling and setup support needed to get production moving in a controlled way. Whether a shop is adding a new process or improving an existing one, the aim is the same: stable output, predictable results and less time spent correcting issues after the first run.
Our work covers the full chain around the machine, from initial selection through to commissioning and production startup. That includes tooling selection, alignment checks, coolant system service, preventive maintenance and breakdown support when a line needs attention. We also help with spare parts support and process troubleshooting so operators can keep work flowing, even when power interruptions or uneven floor conditions have an effect on setup.
- Gun-drilling machines for precise deep-hole work
- Deep-hole boring machines for demanding applications
- Tooling selection and setup optimisation
- Machine installation and commissioning
- Operator training and production support
Who we serve across manufacturing and engineering
Our customers are manufacturers, engineering shops, machine builders and technical teams that need dependable deep-hole capability without guesswork. Some are setting up a new process in a growing workshop. Others are looking to lift output on existing equipment, improve alignment or bring more consistency to day-to-day production. We work with teams in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha, as well as businesses in Benoni and across the East Rand.
Clients usually contact us when they want practical support from people who understand setup, tooling and production pressure on the shop floor. That can mean helping a maintenance team prepare for an installation, guiding an operator through the first parts run, or advising on process troubleshooting after a change in material, coolant or component geometry. We keep the conversation direct and focused on the job at hand.
- Manufacturing plants needing deep-hole capability
- Engineering shops working to tight tolerances
- Production teams improving throughput and consistency
- Technical buyers comparing machine and tooling options
- Maintenance teams needing service and support
How we work from first enquiry to production startup
Our process is straightforward. When an enquiry comes through the contact form, we look at the application, the part requirements and the available shop conditions before recommending a path forward. From there, Ayanda Mokoena, our Sales Engineer, and Johan Smit, our Applications Specialist, help match the machine and tooling approach to the job. That includes setup advice, process planning and a practical view of what will work on the floor, not just on paper.
Once equipment is selected, Noluthando Dlamini coordinates service timing while Francois du Plessis handles machine installation, commissioning and alignment checks. Leanne Naidoo supports operator training so teams can work safely and confidently from the start, and Sibusiso Khumalo assists with tooling support and replacement items. If a process needs adjustment after startup, we stay involved until the job is running as it should. That hands-on support helps avoid delays, rework and the usual confusion around who should do what next.
- Initial application review and machine recommendation
- Installation, commissioning and alignment checks
- Tooling selection and setup optimisation
- Operator training and production startup
- Ongoing maintenance and breakdown support
