Session One: Drilling: Basics Through Automation
(Room Lone Star DEF)
27 Jan 18
8:20 AM
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9:10 AM
Tracks:
Blasters Training Seminar
A safe and effective blast program can never be any better than the drilling program upon which it rests. Precision, accuracy, safety, and economy have been and will continue to be critical factors to the contributions expected by the industry. This presentation will cover the basics of primary drill technology types, pros and cons of each of application, rig selection, and critical aspects of drill program management for success. Additionally, the emerging technology of semi-autonomous and autonomous GPS driven smart drills will be discussed in the context of current and future applications for mines and quarries