Drilling in medical tubing processing involves creating precise holes or ports in tube walls to enable fluid exchange, pressure equalization, sampling, or functional access points within medical devices. Bova’s Drilling services are engineered to deliver accurate hole positioning, controlled diameters, and clean edge finishes that preserve tube strength and functional reliability. Drilled holes are commonly required in drainage tubes, multi-lumen catheters, suction devices, and sampling components where controlled ingress or egress of fluids is essential. The drilling process must balance precision with material preservation, ensuring that holes are created without causing cracks, delamination, or deformation of thin tube walls. Bova employs advanced drilling equipment, micro-drilling tools, and specialized fixturing systems to maintain repeatable alignment and depth control. Both single-hole and multi-hole patterns can be produced depending on clinical design requirements. Materials processed include soft elastomers, rigid thermoplastics, and reinforced tubing structures that demand careful parameter selection to avoid melting, burr formation, or lumen collapse. Post-drilling finishing operations remove debris and smooth edges to reduce the risk of particle generation or tissue irritation during clinical use. Drilling accuracy directly affects fluid distribution patterns, suction efficiency, and pressure response in finished devices. Bova supports custom hole geometries, spacing patterns, and angled drilling configurations for complex designs. Engineering support, prototyping, and inspection documentation help OEM partners validate designs and meet regulatory expectations. Drilling is often integrated with slotting, chamfering, and cleaning steps to produce fully functional tube components ready for assembly. By combining precision equipment, skilled technicians, and strict quality control, Bova’s Drilling category delivers dependable hole-forming solutions that enhance device functionality, improve process consistency, and support safe, effective medical device performance.
