The company is building an exploration well this year and plans to begin drilling production wells (those that can eventually ...

Preparation When facing rock boring, Cornthwaite says being prepared with the right equipment, tools and supplies before drilling is the first step to success. When it comes to selecting the right ...

According to the report, the global rock drilling tools market was valued at $1.3 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $2 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 4.1% from 2024 to 2033.

Tunneling and Rock Drilling Equipment Market Segment Highlights for 2020 The tunneling and rock drilling equipment market is expected to post a year-over-year growth rate of -6.53%.

The latest generation of drill rigs and bits feature evolutionary technology designed to help contractors increase productivity, reduce operating costs and downtime and do so in a safer environment.

But in conditions where we could use the hammer exclusively, we were drilling close to 40 ft. an hour. That’s not too shabby considering it was solid rock that we were boring through.” ...

For instance, efforts to model the specific energy consumption based on key soft rock properties have enabled real-time adjustments during drilling operations, thereby optimising performance and ...