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TIBO Tiefbohrtechnik GmbH — Deep Hole Drilling Machine Manufacturer

TIBO Tiefbohrtechnik GmbH designs and builds modular deep hole drilling machines for gun drilling (solid drilling Ø2–40 mm) and BTA drilling (solid to Ø300 mm, counter-boring to Ø500 mm, depths to 12,000 mm), manufactured in Pfullingen, Germany.

1994Founded
GermanyCountry
Ø2–40 mm gundrilling; BTA solid drilling to Ø300 mm, counter-boring to Ø500 mmBore range
Up to 12,000 mm (gundrilling to 4,500 mm)Max depth

About TIBO

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Pfullingen, Germany, TIBO Tiefbohrtechnik GmbH is a manufacturer of modular single-spindle and multi-spindle gundrilling and BTA deep hole drilling machines. According to the company, all machines and components are manufactured in its own plant in Pfullingen, and it supplies industries including hydraulics, pneumatics, aerospace, renewable energy, automotive and medical technology.

Modularity. Precision. Performance.

Company typeMachine Manufacturer
LocationPfullingen, Germany
Founded1994
ManufacturingOwn factory
PlantsPfullingen, Germany

Company information is based on TIBO Tiefbohrtechnik GmbH's public website and was last reviewed on 2026-08-10. Verify specifications directly with the supplier before purchase.

Machines & Capabilities

AttributeDetail
Machine typesModular deep hole drilling machines: E-series gundrilling (ELB) machines, B-series BTA deep hole drilling machines (including ejector drilling), DR-series rifling machines, KTE-series cross table machines, off-center drilling machines, special machines and heavy-duty machines — single-spindle or multi-spindle (up to 12 spindles), with skiving/roller burnishing, pull boring and bottle boring options.
BrandsTIBO, tibo. blue cut XS11
Bore rangeØ2–40 mm gundrilling; BTA solid drilling to Ø300 mm, counter-boring to Ø500 mm
Max drilling depthUp to 12,000 mm (gundrilling to 4,500 mm)
Processesgun-drilling, bta, ejector, skiving
Workpiece materialsAluminium, Stainless steel, Titanium alloys, Nickel steels, Tempered steels, Super-alloys such as Inconel, 34CrNiMo6, 416R
ApplicationsOil and gas, Renewable energies, Hydraulics and pneumatics, Automotive and vehicle construction, Aerospace / aeronautical, Medical technology, Defence, Die and mould making, Shipbuilding, Semi-finished products (steel billets)
CertificationsDIN EN ISO 9001:2015 · DIN EN ISO 14001:2015
E-series Gundrilling (ELB)gun-drilling
Bore range
Ø2–40 mm solid drilling, counter-boring to Ø55 mm
Max depth
4,500 mm
Spindles
1–12 (depending on solid drill Ø)
CNC control
TouchPanel control
Precision
positioning down to 1/1000 mm (machine bed / guide system)
Datasheet PDF →
BTA series (B-series)bta
Bore range
Ø12.5–300 mm solid drilling, counter-boring to Ø500 mm
Max depth
12,000 mm (greater depths as special configuration)
Spindles
1–4 (depending on solid drill Ø)
CNC control
TouchPanel control
Datasheet PDF →
DR-series Rifling Machines
Bore range
Ø4.5–155 mm
Max depth
10,000 mm
Spindles
1–4
CNC control
TouchPanel control
Datasheet PDF →
KTE-series Cross Table Machines
Bore range
Ø2–40 mm solid drilling, counter-boring to Ø55 mm
Max depth
1,000 mm
Spindles
up to 4
Datasheet PDF →
KTE40-1000
Bore range
Ø5–40 mm in steel
Max depth
1,000 mm
Spindle speed
6,000 min-1 (variable)
Spindle power
17 kW (Siemens Sinamics)
Feed
Infeed 10–500 mm/min; rapid traverse 3,000 mm/min
CNC control
Siemens 840D sl
Coolant pressure
up to 140 bar
Coolant flow
120 l/min (7.5 kW pump)
Workpiece weight
max. 5,000 kg table load
Machine dims
Floor space 5,500 x 3,500 mm; travels X 800 / Y 350 / Z 100 mm; clamping surface 940 x 800 mm
Datasheet PDF →
E40-1-1000
Bore range
Ø5–40 mm solid
Max depth
1,000 mm
B80-2000
Bore range
Ø10–80 mm (with ELB kit)
Max depth
2,000 mm
Heavy-Duty Drilling Machine
Feed
Rapid traverse up to 15 m/min
Coolant flow
Oil volume up to 1,500 l/min; coolant tank up to 16,000 liters
Workpiece dia
Spindle passage up to 310 mm
Datasheet PDF →

Certifications & Quality Evidence

CertificationCertificate no.IssuerVerify
DIN EN ISO 9001:2015———
DIN EN ISO 14001:2015———

Quality evidence

  • Machines conform to the European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (CE)
  • Made in Germany — all components and machines manufactured exclusively in TIBO's own plant in Pfullingen with mainly local suppliers

Compliance

  • CE — European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
  • DIN EN ISO 9001:2015
  • DIN EN ISO 14001:2015

Markets & Reach

Oil and gas · Renewable energies · Hydraulics and pneumatics · Automotive · Aerospace · Medical technology · Die and mould making · Shipbuilding

Commercial Terms

Lead time4–6 months (average from order placement to delivery)
After-salesWorldwide service and maintenance, annual maintenance contracts, remote maintenance and process support via internet, spare parts and accessories, express delivery, short-term available machines

Reference Customers & Installations

Hone-All

Ordered two deep hole boring machines (official user report)

Named reference customers

Hone-All

Trade shows

  • AMB Stuttgart 2026 (15–19 Sep 2026, hall 5, booth B81)
  • AMB Stuttgart 2024 (10–14 Sep 2024, hall 9, booth D12)
  • EMO 2019
  • AMB 2018

Request a Quote

Contact TIBO directly for pricing, specifications and delivery.

Ludwig Augustin — CEO (Managing Director)

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