FAQs

Choosing the right deep hole drilling machine for your application involves a number of factors, including size and depth of hole, material, production demand, etc. Your best bet is to contact our President, Ed Kays, at 660-886-9929. He will discuss your specific drilling application, go over the different models we offer and their capabilities, and will then recommend the best machine for you.

Yes. Each machine model offers several options, particularly with workpiece fixturing. The DeHoff line, however, offers even more, including a High-Torque Gearbox and multiple spindle options. We can also design and build fully customized machines to suit your specific application. Please see our Custom Machines page for information and then give us a call.

All DeHoff and Eldorado precision drilling machines are built-to-order. This means that the process of building your specific machine at our Marshall, Missouri facility begins once we receive your order. Length of delivery time can vary based on the complexity of the machine design, amount of customization, and our in-house order backlog.

Yes, we do business with customers all over the world. We can assist with all your shipping needs, including export licenses if required.

Once the machine has been delivered to your shop floor, levelled, and connected to utilities, we come in to help with startup of the machine programs and help train operators and maintenance personnel.

We always welcome visitors to tour our manufacturing facility, where you’ll be able to see up close how each machine is engineered, manufactured, and assembled. If you would like to schedule a tour, please call us. We’re located approximately 1½ hours east of Kansas City, Missouri and very easy to get to.

Yes, we do. We can also retrofit your machine with a new Beckhoff Controls system. Please see our Factory Rebuild page for information.

Yes. If you have a new machine with a Beckhoff Controls system that connects to your Ethernet, we can troubleshoot, diagnose and often fix the machine remotely. Please see our Support & Parts page for information.