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Items Tagged with 'drill bits'

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Dormer Pramet Launches New Force Solid Carbide Drills

The new Force range includes Force X Generation 2, Force Micro, and Force Deep Hole Drills
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
November 25, 2025
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These innovations reinforce the commitment of Dormer Pramet to providing reliable, efficient, and high-performance drilling solutions while delivering on our promise of Certainty at every turn.


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China Tightens its Grip on Metal Exports

Drilling materials like tungsten and indium are under fire by new tariffs.
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 11, 2025
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Many drill bits used in water well drilling and mining are tungsten carbide-tipped due to their durability and resistance to extreme wear. If tungsten becomes hard to find, prices could go up for manufacturers and drillers.


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Wednesdays with Wayne

PDC = Pretty Darn Costly: A Drill 'Bit' from Brock

Learn the fundamental differences between PDC bits now VS then with Brock Yordy and Wayne Nash
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
May 8, 2024
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This week's 'Wednesday with Wayne' delves into the fundamentals, performance, and evolution of PDC bits, blending historical insights and technical expertise with anecdotes from drilling legend Wayne Nash and Industry Editor Brock Yordy.


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Epiroc Grey drilling tool line

Epiroc Releases Grey Line of Quarrying, Construction Tools

Drilling Bits Designed for Less-Demanding Rock Conditions
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
December 13, 2023
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Drilling bits, designed for less-demanding rock conditions, work with industry standard T-thread drill string.


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Using Shallow Well Drills, Even for Confined Aquifers

Options for Nimble, but Capable, Drills for Shallow Water Wells
Joe Haynes
Joe Haynes
May 19, 2023
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Aquifer close to the surface? Often small drills can get the job done, even in tougher geologies.


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Drill Bit Plugging Up? Ask Brock has Tips

May 4, 2023
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Host Brock Yordy goes back to fundamentals with tips for heading off plugged bits. It’s Ask Brock 211.


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The Driller Newscast episode 56: Sustainable Mining, Responsible Drilling and Bit Recycling
Episode 56 – The Driller Newscast

Sustainable Mining, Responsible Drilling and Bit Recycling

April 10, 2023
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We talk to Sandvik about their new “opt-out” drill bit recycling program for mining customers.


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Sandvik tungsten carbide drill bit recycling

Sandvik Announces 'Opt-Out' Carbide Drill Bit Recycling

Company Goal is 90% of Own Bits by 2025
March 14, 2023
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Tungsten is finite, so recycling drilling bits helps lower carbon emissions and ultimately makes mining more sustainable.


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Center Rock Inc. Downhole Hammers & Bits

December 5, 2022
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Company offers hammers, bits for rock-drilling applications ranging from blasthole to HDD.


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Epiroc Automatic Bit Changer for mining drilling

Epiroc’s Automatic Bit Changer

Designed to Eliminate Human, Drill String Interaction
September 19, 2022
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Company says the system for Pit Viper 270 and 290 series rigs eliminates human and drill string interaction.


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