They used the algorithm to model the interaction between the drill bit and the rock, comparing that with ... bonded to a tungsten-carbide stud. More than 40 years ago, Sandia researchers, led ...

Cemented carbide has transformed industries like rock drilling and steel machining. Mining tools with cemented carbide tips last up to 10 times longer than traditional steel-based tools, reducing ...

highlights the dual advancements enabling effective drilling at FORGE. “The development of bit technology that enhances the bits’ capacity to penetrate hot, hard rock formations and the ...