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Common Auger-Related Terms and Definitions

28/02/2022

To summarise a complex piece of machinery, an auger is a spiral-shaped tool which is attached to an excavator in order to drill holes in the ground and in hard and soft rock. The spiralling metal shaft with a blade at the end is called ‘flighting’. The flighting rotates to scrape…

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Drilling Techniques For Mining Exploration

18/01/2022

The early stages of any mining operation need to be efficient, cost-effective and completed using high quality equipment. Locating lodes and deposits can be expensive if not done correctly and core samples can easily become contaminated if not extracted correctly, so be sure to read the following guide to drilling techniques…

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How Are Auger Drill Attachments Made?

17/12/2021

Auger drill attachments are partly machine produced, partly forged and partly ground by hand. This guide covers the basic steps which are used in the production of auger drill attachments. There are two methods described below: one which is used in the production of hand-driven augers and one which is used…

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What To Know Before Buying An Auger

13/10/2021

An auger is a drill attachment that is used for boring holes. An auger can technically be used for anything from DIY landscaping and digging post holes to excavating before placing foundations and drilling mining shafts. At Tebco Augers we supply large augers for use in the construction, infrastructure, civil and…

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How To Drill Rock: Best Practice

16/09/2021

A range of auger variants may be used to drill through rock. If your project requires rock drilling, Tebco Australian rock augers can save you time and trouble at your site. With rotating pick teeth which maximise the penetrative capacity of the drill, they are useful for shattering and excavating strong…

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Rock Auger Teeth: Quality Comes First

13/08/2021

Rock auger teeth are some of the most critical components of drilling equipment used in excavating rock and in foundation drilling. Most rock auger teeth can withstand the toughest conditions due to their high wear resistance. This is the reason most engineers choose rock auger teeth for tough ground conditions. High…

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