What is hole drilling printing, and how does it work?

Hole drilling is a finishing step that adds a clean, precise hole to a printed piece after it has been printed and cut. Professional drilling equipment keeps the hole in the same spot on every unit, which matters when the pieces need to line up on a ring, hook, or binder.

• When it happens: drilling is done after printing and trimming, as one of the last steps.
• Why drilling, not punching: drilling produces consistent placement and clean edges across a full run.
• Common uses: hang tags, badges, door hangers, swatch cards, and anything that needs to hang, bind, or attach.

Specify the hole size and position up front so the placement suits how the piece will be used.