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5 Diamond Drilling Techniques For Mining Industry

Diamond drilling has been a part of the mining industry for years. Previously, simple drilling was done by hand, but diamond drilling machines are used in the modern age. In simple terms, a diamond drilling machine utilises a cutting tool that uses energy to create a hole using a drill bit. They are driven by air, water and hydraulic oil. <br><br>

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5 Diamond Drilling Techniques For Mining Industry

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  1. 5 Diamond Drilling Techniques For Mining Industry

  2. Diamond drilling has been a part of the mining industry for years. Previously, simple drilling was done by hand, but diamond drilling machines are used in the modern age. In simple terms, a diamond drilling machine utilizes a cutting tool that uses energy to create a hole using a drill bit. They are driven by air, water, and hydraulic oil. Diamond drilling activities for mining sites are diverse and are used for two primary purposes – First is exploration, which aims to get detailed information about the formations below the earth’s surface, and the other is to facilitate the labours of ore extraction. There are various types of diamond drilling for mining sites, and this blog covers the basic techniques used in the mining industry.

  3. What Is Diamond Drilling In Mining? Diamond drilling is a drilling method for exploration purposes. It removes cylindrical rock cores from the rock mass with the help of a hollow bit covered with diamonds. A diamond drilling machine drills holes with small diamond bits, catching cores from the orebody and the bedrock. The diamond drill bit rotates using various types and sizes of appliances. The impregnated flat- crown diamond bit is the most versatile type in mineral exploration. It may drill by wearing out the rock under the bit and produce small cuttings. Diamond bits can drill the most complex rock, but they drill slowly. They are effective in rock formations with the highest compressive strength. Our diamond drilling experts also use abrasive formations. The diamonds used in diamond drill bits are industrial-grade diamonds. To prevent the burning of the diamonds, CA Drillers use water as a coolant.

  4. Diamond Drilling Techniques For Mineral Exploration Reverse Circulation Drilling Reverse circulation drilling, also known as RC drilling, is an expensive drilling technique. It provides greater sample accuracy, making it a more popular form of mining drilling technique. The RC Drilling process requires more equipment and skilled diamond drilling experts. Diamond Core Drilling Diamond core drilling uses a ‘diamond drill bit’. It comprises small, industrial-grade diamonds set into a soft metallic matrix. As our experts drill the ground, the matrix wears away to expose more diamonds.

  5. Auger Drilling Auger drilling is the most common form of drilling. It executes the manual rotation of a helical screw into the surface. Two skilled diamond drilling professionals usually operate it. CA Drillers can also mount them to small vehicles. Blast Hole Drilling It is a method of drilling used to clear out significant amounts of the earth, so you can easily access the minerals below. It drills holes into the soil. Explosive charges are then kept into each hole and shattered. Aircore It involves a three-bladed drill bit with a hollow drill rod penetrating loose soil and rock fragments. Once the drilling is complete, our diamond drilling expert blasts the compressed air through the drill rod.

  6. Concerns For Drilling In Mining Mining sites are naturally exposed to health and safety risks. It includes hazards of manual handling and moving parts. It also generates a serious amount of dust. As diamond drilling’s objective goes, dust must be treated at its source. Exposure to dust leads to various life-threatening diseases. The responsibility of the diamond drilling operator is not limited to the mining site. It extends to the legalities of the diamond drilling procedure. At CA Drillers, we apply health and safety guidelines approved by the UK government. Our diamond drilling experts cater to the drill cuttings’ chemical nature and particle size. They use water to suppress drill cuttings, which means it will produce less dust and noise. It will also keep the drill bit lubricated.

  7. Conclusion Diamond drilling is one of the essential aspects of mineral exploration procedures. While exploration has never been as challenging as today, our advanced technology reduces the most arduous and repetitive drilling tasks at your mining site. Contact us to discuss your diamond drilling requirements.

  8. CONTACT US Kent Office London Office Kemp House, City Road, London EC1V 2NX West Molesey Office Mole Place, West Molesey, Surrey KT8 2AG Unit 2, CA Business Park, Colewood Road, Kent CT5 2RP Call: 08082582223 General Enquiries: info@cadrillers.com

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