Tag: drill
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Robot cell guarding: When adaptability trumps strength
Luke Wilkinson, design and product development manager at Matara, looks at the growing use of aluminium over steel in robot guard frames and the reasons behind its rising popularity It is estimated that there are around 23,000 robots operating in industrial settings in the UK. The automotive sector is the largest user employing over 9,000,…
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Drilling Deep Holes: Things to Keep In Mind
Drilling deep holes is a complicated process. Unless you know the right methods, chances are, you will fail. Read this article to learn more. Drilling is a cutting method in which a drill is used to make a deep circular hole in the ground or solid materials. When it comes to drilling deep holes, the…
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Tools Guide for Your Heavy-Duty Workshop
Whether you are looking to start the workshop you have always wanted or you want to uplift an existing one, there are a few tools you need to have on your wish list. If you are a handyman by profession, or you love DIY projects, the most common must-have equipment includes a table saw, radial…
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MineWare brings artificial intelligence to drilling holes in the ground
Mining equipment monitoring and automation solutions provider MineWare has developed the mining industry’s first AI-based drill automation platform, Phoenix AI, to optimize aftermarket blasthole drill operations. Phoenix AI product manager Curtis Stacy says the intuitive, interoperable platform features an advanced layer of AI to mitigate common drilling faults and improve performance. “Compatible with all blasthole…
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Honeybee Robotics begins field testing Planetary Deep Drill system
Honeybee Robotics is beginning a new phase of development of its Planetary Deep Drill, a lightweight and portable drill designed eventually to reach kilometers below the surface of icy formations in the Martian polar caps, Enceladus, or Europa. After validating the drill’s performance in laboratory tests, the company is now undertaking field trials at a…