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  Drilling is a process that involves using a boring tool to make a circular, deep hole on a hard surface. Drilling has more than thousands of applications in industrial processes  and is one of the significant inventions by human civilization. In this article, we’ve featured a comprehensive guide on drilling and its related valuable instruments. Types of Drilling Let’s first discuss the types of drilling. Micro Drilling Drilling that involves digging tiny diameters of holes (less than 0.5 mm) is called micro-drilling . It’s done using a high-speed drill that operates at more than 10,000 RPM. Deep Drilling Drilling that involves boring very deep holes is known as deep drilling. Deep drilling is widely found in oilfields applications. The ratio of diameter to depth is more than 300:1. Trepanning It’s the opposite of deep drilling, where the diameter of the hole is much more than the hole’s depth. It isn't drilling in the true sense but involves removing the hard disk from the s...

Every industrial application has different pressure requirements. The pressure required in drilling an oilfield is different from that of an aircraft industry or car engine. If there’s any fluctuations or irregularity in pressure governance, worst situations can occur. So, how can we regulate pressure efficiently? By installing pressure gauges!   Pressure gauges are suitable instruments employed in drilling, agriculture, automotive, and other industrial sectors to measure pressure and troubleshoot the system accurately. Here we’ve compiled some benefits of using pressure gauges. Benefits of Pressure Gauges Here are some benefits of using pressure gauges. 1. Determine Pressure at any Point The primary benefit of pressure gauges is that they can be installed  anywhere in the system’s circuit to determine the pressure at that point. Imagine how unreliable and unpredictable outcomes would be if there are no pressure gauges installed in the circuit components to control system pres...

Weight indicator  systems  are necessary process instruments used to measure the tension on the drill string in a wellbore of an oil drilling site. There’re various types of weight indicator systems for different applications. With a deflection weight indicator, the driller is interested in monitoring the weight applied to the drill bit in the hole. Let’s discuss the features of a deflection weight indicator and practical use case scenario. Operation Deflection weight indicator  systems comprise a gauge, deadline diaphragm, c-clamp and high-pressure hose to measure weight. The c-clamp attaches the drill line to the deadline diaphragm. The deadline diaphragm converts the deflection from the drill line tension into the hydraulic pressure signal and displays the reading on the gauge. As the drill line gets tighter, more force is applied to the diaphragm, resulting in more weight displayed by the gauge. Accuracy Accuracy  is everything when it comes to weight indicator s...

Pressure gauges are used in several industrial applications such as cooling, mining and oil drilling to monitor and measure the fluid pressure of a hydraulic system. They help ensure that the crew can monitor pressure changes to prevent leaks, equipment damages, or explosions. Here’s how the mechanism of a pressure gauge works. The Mechanism Of A Pressure Gauge There’re many types of pressure gauges,  but the most common is the bourdon tube gauge. The bourdon  tube includes a semicircular and flat metal tube where one end is fixed while the other end is attached to a lever mechanism. As the pressure increases, the force of the fluid straightens the curved tube and pulls the lever. Bourdon tubes convert the force from the pressure into mechanical energy and move the needle on the dial to display the measure of fluid pressure. How To Work With Standpipe Pressure Gauges UMG Standpipe pressure gauge is a bourdon-tube used to monitor and regulate mud pressure for extraction in dril...

CNC milling is a versatile manufacturing process suitable for numerous manufacturing materials ranging from plastic and composite materials to metal and glass. It begins with the composition of a 2D or 3D product design, which is exported to a CNC machine program. The CAM software plays a vital role in exporting a CNC-compatible file of the design to the machine, which further dictates the tooling movements across the workpiece to create the final product.   It’s an essential product manufacturing step before the part is custom-designed according to its required specifications and passed to the post-processing production stages. A wide range of industries employs CNC machining and milling services to create many features and designs. Here’s a quick guide to CNC milling. The Applications of CNC Milling There’s a wide range of CNC milling applications across various industries. It’s the most popular technology for rapid prototyping, thereby helping engineers and product designers ach...

Some of the most sophisticated industrial technology we see these days are an outcome of CNC or Computer Numerical Control machining. It’s a 50-year old technology  acquired for its high-quality automation and precision for creating countless innovative products. CNC machining has benefited a wide range of industries, including aerospace, medical, automotive, and defense sectors.   Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining is a modern manufacturing process that involves pre-programmed computer software for seamlessly recording the movement and rotation of factory machinery and tools. Most manufacturers employ CNC machining  to supervise and control complicated industrial machineries such as mills, routers, and grinders. It’s a convenient and quick way to accomplish three-dimensional cutting tasks in factories within a few minutes.   Here’s everything you should know about CNC machining. The CNC Machining Process CNC machining is an incredibly flexible and versatile ...

Mechanical Cables and Their Uses Mechanical cables are attached to rigs and cranes and are primarily used for pulling movements  such as carrying and lifting heavy loads. They are used in various industries such as construction, shipping, mining & extraction, and other industrial applications. They play a major part in the industrial process and thus, the quality and maintenance of mechanical cables should never be compromised. What is Mechanical Cable Strain and Why is it Dangerous? Mechanical cables go through continuous and rigorous pull movements, which challenges the tensile capacity of the cable over extended periods of time. When that happens on a regular basis, the cables get damaged due to cable strain, which can be extremely dangerous on industrial sites. Unannounced cable breakages can cause heavy loads to plummet, causing expensive equipment and materials to get damaged. It can also cost the lives of any site operator or civilian underneath the heavy load. The accid...