blindholes

A blind hole is a hole that does not extend completely through an object. This is in contrast to a through hole, which passes all the way through. Blind holes are common in machining and manufacturing processes. They are created using various tools such as drills, reamers, end mills, and boring bars. The depth of a blind hole is a critical parameter and is typically controlled precisely during the manufacturing process.

Blind holes serve a variety of purposes. They can be used to house fasteners like screws or bolts, where the head of the fastener sits within the hole. They are also utilized for seating components, as in the case of dowel pins or bearings. In some applications, blind holes are used to reduce the weight of an object by removing material without compromising structural integrity. They can also be employed to create threaded receptacles for screws or bolts, allowing for assembly without requiring access to the opposite side of the workpiece. The creation of accurate blind holes often requires specialized tooling and careful control of cutting parameters to achieve the desired depth and surface finish.