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Underground drilling rigs are an example of percussion drilling. The first mechanized impact drill was invented in 1844. It used compressed air to apply an impact load to hit the drill bit. Photo: AcademyBlasting.com
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Well X is a deep-water exploration well whose main target is carbonate rock. Traditionally, drill bit records from adjacent wells or oil fields are the only major data source for drill bit selection. Usually, due to limited data availability, bit selection has been trial and error. However, now,
CAROLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Varel International, a leading drill bit manufacturer and global drilling industry supplier, proudly launches the next generation of steel cone drill bits-Varel DuraTech ™ series. This series provides extreme penetration rate (ROP) through reformulated hard met
The Eden Geothermal Project is carrying out its drilling activities to a depth of 3,755 meters, with a planned target of 4,500 meters.
The geothermal project of the Cornwall Eden Project in the UK is making continuous progress in drilling the first well. You can follow the company on Twitte
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For woodworkers or anyone who needs to drill holes in wood or other materials (including plastic and metal), a drill press comes i
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The driving trencher is one of the most effective equipment in underground construction projects. From digging trenches for utility installations to various landscape, hardscape, and architectural tasks, driving machine
The Advanced Manufacturing Partner (AMP) laboratory trained another group of CNC machinists from its apprenticeship program.
Kentwood-based Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and equipment, said on December 3 that it presented compu
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Houston-Halliburton announced the launch of Cruzer depth-of-cut rolling elements, an innovative drill technology designed to increase tool face control without reducing drilling efficiency. This allows operators to increase their penetration rate (ROP) at a lower cost per foot, thereby improving