Drilling & Tapping Services

High-precision hole-making and threading for metal & plastic parts.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

ISO 9001:2015

Made in Canada

Made in Canada

40+

Years of Experience

5K+

Satisfied Customers

Overview

Pearson Manufacturing provides access to precision drilling and tapping services for plastic and metal components. Whether performed in-house or fulfilled through our Canadian supplier network, we deliver clean, consistent holes and threads to tight tolerances.

⚠️ Not all operations are done on-site — we coordinate through our hybrid fulfillment model based on material, geometry, and volume.

Drilling and Tapping Setup

Our Capabilities

  • Manual & CNC-controlled drilling and tapping
  • Standard & custom thread pitches (UNC, UNF, metric, etc.)
  • Blind holes, through holes, counterbores & countersinks
  • Multi-hole patterns with fixture-based accuracy
  • Fixture and jig setups for repeatability
  • Materials: aluminum, steel, stainless, brass, plastics
Precision Drilling
Precision Drilling
Precision Tapping
Precision Tapping

Why Choose Our Drilling & Tapping?

  • Exceptional thread quality & hole straightness
  • Rapid setup for prototypes & small batches
  • Wide compatibility with various materials
  • Tight tolerances down to ±0.005″
  • Skilled machinists & CNC backup for consistency

Equipment Used In-House or by Our Partners

We leverage a full suite of drilling and tapping machinery, including:

  • Manual drill presses & radial arm drills
  • CNC turret drills & tapping centers
  • Deep-hole drilling rigs
  • Thread chasing & tapping rigs
  • Counterboring & countersinking tools
  • Jigs & fixtures for pattern accuracy

Typical Applications

  • Mounting holes for mechanical fasteners
  • Threaded ports in fluid power systems
  • Assembly prep for production & prototypes
  • Brackets, covers, casings & enclosures
  • Flanges, manifolds & custom fittings
  • Repair & refurbishment of threaded components

Drilling & Tapping FAQs

What materials can you drill & tap?

We handle metals (aluminum, steel, stainless, brass) and most plastics — either in-house or through our partners.

What hole sizes and thread pitches do you support?

From #0 drill holes up to 1" diameter, thread pitches UNC/UNF 0.050"–2.0" & metric M1.6–M24.

Can you handle deep or blind holes?

Yes—deep-hole drilling to 6×D and blind holes with precise depth control using the appropriate setup.

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