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A brand new, free guide that will help you get the longest life possible from your core bit!
Another new, free guide that will help you understand the relationship between different drilling parameters and how to improve drilling performance!
It’s here- the guide you’ve been waiting for! A new, free guide on how to prevent and correct bore hole deviation!
Hot-off-the press – a free guide with everything you need to know about reaming shells!
Drilling holes that are more than 1,500 meters deep takes a different kind of expertise and this guide will help you rise to the challenge.
Using drilling fluid additives can dramatically improve drilling performance and can resolve most of the issues faced by drillers. Why not make your life easier by learning how to properly use additives and overcome problems commonly found in clay or shale.
A great guide with tips to help you make the right choice of configuration options for your core bits.
If you want to get the most out of your diamond tools, you need to know the best ways to use and care for them. This free guide will give you: Recommended drilling and operating parameters, Matrix troubleshooting and options for core bit configuration.
Whether you are relatively new to drilling or a veteran, choosing the right drill bit is one of your most important decisions. This comprehensive guide answers the most commonly asked questions about how to pick a drill bit and includes charts and recommendations that will ensure you get the best drilling performance.
Whether you are relatively new to drilling or a veteran, choosing the right drill bit is one of your most important decisions. This comprehensive guide answers the most commonly asked questions about how to pick a drill bit and includes charts and recommendations that will ensure you get the best drilling performance.
The use of drilling fluid additives dramatically improves drilling performance and can resolve the majority of issues faced by drillers. Why not make your life easier by learning how to properly use these additives and overcome problems common in overburden conditions.
Drilling in sandy conditions can be tricky. Drilling fluid additives are great products that can resolve many issues faced by drillers in sandy ground conditions. Why not learn how to properly use these additives to overcome problems with this handy guide?
It can be tough to get the right consistency when mixing mud with drilling fluid additives – and a tank of fish eyes looking back at you is just one common problem. Make sure your drilling mud is perfect with our ebook on the most common mixing errors and how to avoid them.
Who doesn’t want to get longer life for drill rods? Simple preventive maintenance and proper handling can result in longer rod life and lower operational costs. This guide will show you how.
Many variables affect your rate of penetration, and as a result, your productivity. Learn how to optimize variables that include: choice of core bit, bit configuration and height, water flow, rotation speed and bit pressure.
Learn how Nevada’s tough ground conditions couldn’t stop the Elepump KF-50M from impressing drillers. Major Drilling tested the Elepump KF-50M in some of the world’s toughest ground conditions, yet this lightweight pump outperformed its competition.
Learn all about our line of core bits developed specifically for abrasive ground. The Hero Abrasive family includes 3 matrices that provide excellent results. View this presentation for more.
Learn why the Hero 11 Abrasive is the ideal core bit for highly abrasive and hard ground conditions. Dorado Drilling tested the Hero 11 Abrasive and achieved better penetration rates and improved bit life.
The first step in deciding which core bit to use is to measure the hardness of the rock you will be drilling. Make sure you know where your rock lies on the hardness scale by performing a simple scratch test. With this video you’ll be able to determine the hardness of any sample with confidence.
Whether you are relatively new to drilling or a veteran, choosing the right drill bit is one of your most important decisions. This comprehensive guide answers the most commonly asked questions about how to pick a drill bit and includes charts and recommendations that will ensure you get the best drilling performance.