Deep Hole Drilling for Pharmaceutical Equipment Components
Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment must meet strict hygienic design standards. Every surface that contacts the drug product must be cleanable, corrosion-resistant, and free of crevices where bacteria can grow. Deep hole drilling for pharmaceutical equipment focuses on components made from stainless steel with smooth, drainable bore surfaces. I have drilled components for tablet presses, fluid bed dryers, mixing vessels, and clean-in-place systems. The materials and finishes are driven by FDA and cGMP requirements. The hygienic design principles share ground with food processing deep hole drilling and sanitary fitting food drilling. ...