Deep Hole Drilling for Brake System Components
Brake system components need deep hole drilling for fluid passages, weight reduction, and in some cases, cooling. The work is safety-critical, and the quality requirements reflect that. I have worked on brake components for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. I have personally overseen the drilling of over 50,000 caliper and master cylinder bores without a single field failure attributable to the drilling operation. The drilling operations are straightforward, but the inspection and documentation requirements are more demanding than for non-safety components. ...