What to Look for When Buying a Used Precihole
Precihole machines are purpose-built for deep hole drilling and hole finishing. Rigid construction and high-pressure coolant systems are essential to these processes. Used units deliver years of service with proper inspection.
On gun drilling machines, check the spindle, steady rests, and coolant system. Test spindle runout at operating speed. On GVN-series machines, inspect steady rest pads for wear. The high-pressure coolant system is critical: verify pump pressure (up to 170 bar), check for leaks in the rotary union, and confirm filtration is functioning. Coolant pressure directly affects chip evacuation and hole quality.
On BTA drilling machines, inspect the pressure head and chip evacuation. BVN-series machines use a pressure head to seal coolant around the workpiece. Verify seals for wear and leakage, check drill tube straightness, and test the workpiece clamping and rotation system for concentricity.
On honing and skiving machines, verify bore accuracy and tooling condition. On HHM honing machines, test the honing spindle stroke action and stone expansion mechanism. On SBN skiving machines, check the roller burnishing head for wear and confirm bore tolerance and surface finish in a test cycle.
Confirm the CNC control and measurement systems. Precihole machines use Fanuc or Siemens controls. Verify all axis movements, programmed cycles, and safety interlocks. On machines with in-process measurement, test against known standards. Confirm all machine-specific software is intact.
Precihole Gun Drilling Machines
GDM Micro Gun Drilling
The GDM series handles small-diameter drilling in medical implants and aerospace components. Drilling range covers 0.8 mm to 6 mm diameter with part lengths up to 300 mm. Spindle speeds reach 20,000 RPM with coolant pressures up to 170 bar. Available in single and twin-spindle configurations.
GVN Series Gun Drilling
The GVN series is Precihole's core gun drilling platform, covering diameters from 1.5 mm to 25 mm with excellent straightness, bore tolerance, and surface finish. Available in multiple bed lengths with Fanuc or Siemens CNC and high-pressure coolant systems standard.
XYGVN Multi-Axis Gun Drilling
The XYGVN series knee-type multi-axis gun drills serve the die and mold industry. Three-axis CNC positioning allows drilling of multiple offset holes in prismatic workpieces such as injection mold blocks and automotive components with asymmetric hole patterns.
Precihole BTA Drilling & Specialty
BVN Series BTA Drilling
The BVN series BTA deep hole drilling machines handle large-diameter production drilling with higher metal removal rates than gun drilling. Coolant flows through the annular space between drill tube and bore wall, with chips evacuated through the tube interior. Processes shafts, hydraulic cylinders, and barrels in continuous production mode.
PMTC & FCVN Support Machines
The PMTC column-type machines provide vertical deep hole drilling configurations. The FCVN series facing and centering machines prepare tubular parts by machining both ends simultaneously, used upstream of drilling and finishing operations.
Precihole Hole Finishing Machines
HHM & VHM Honing
Precihole HHM horizontal honing machines finish bores from 30 mm to 205 mm diameter with lengths up to 10,000 mm, covering hydraulic cylinders through artillery barrels. VHM vertical honing machines serve smaller components. Machines include tooling and process support.
SBN Skiving & Roller Burnishing
The SBN series performs final hole sizing and surface finishing in a single tool pass. Capacity spans 40 mm to 350 mm diameter and up to 6,000 mm deep. Automatic loading and unloading is available for continuous production.
Rifling, Pull Reaming & Lapping
Precihole builds BRVN button rifling, CRVN cut rifling, and BRM broach rifling machines for firearm barrel production. PRVN pull reaming and LPVN lapping machines deliver precision bore finishing for the tightest tolerance requirements.
How to Sell Your Used Precihole
Precihole machines hold value as specialized deep hole drilling equipment with steady demand in defense, oil and gas, aerospace, and medical manufacturing.
Resell CNC buys used Precihole machines: every model, any condition, nationwide.
- Contact us — call (844) 478-8181 or email sales@resellcnc.com.
- Free appraisal within 24 hours, no obligation.
- Accept the offer — we handle rigging, transport, and logistics.

Frequently Asked Questions About Used Precihole Machines
Who is Precihole?
Precihole Machine Tools is an Indian manufacturer founded in 1989, specializing in deep hole drilling and hole finishing. The company has installed over 1,000 machines in 30+ countries. Absolute Machine Tools of Lorain, Ohio is the exclusive North American importer.
Are used Precihole machines reliable?
Yes. Precihole machines use Fanuc or Siemens CNC controls, German ballscrews, Japanese bearings, and US-sourced motors. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified with over three decades of specialized deep hole drilling expertise.
What is the difference between gun drilling and BTA drilling?
Gun drilling uses a single-flute tool with internal coolant, best for smaller diameters (typically under 25 mm). BTA drilling uses external coolant supply with internal chip evacuation, enabling higher removal rates on larger diameters. Precihole manufactures machines for both.
What industries use Precihole machines?
Defense and firearms (barrel drilling, rifling), oil and gas (drill pipe, valve bodies), aerospace (landing gear, engine shafts), automotive (crankshafts, fuel injectors), medical implants (surgical instruments, bone screws), die and mold (cooling channels), hydraulic cylinders, and energy.
What Precihole models hold their value best?
GVN-series gun drills and BVN-series BTA machines maintain strong resale values due to defense and energy demand. Honing and skiving machines also hold value. Call (844) 478-8181 for current valuations.
Does Resell CNC offer financing on used Precihole machines?
Yes. Resell CNC offers flexible financing options for specialized deep hole drilling equipment. Contact us at (844) 478-8181 to discuss terms.
How do I sell my used Precihole?
Contact Resell CNC at (844) 478-8181 or sales@resellcnc.com. We buy every Precihole model: gun drills, BTA systems, honing, skiving, rifling, and special purpose machines. Nationwide. Free appraisal within 24 hours.