As with other applications, it’s important to conduct an assessment of the application and jobsite prior to cutting or drilling into concrete, asphalt or other surfaces. This will enable you to plan ...

Rock mechanics and drilling operations constitute a dynamic field that bridges fundamental geoscience with practical engineering applications. This area focuses on understanding the mechanical ...

Drilling is one of the most complex machining processes. The chief characteristic that distinguishes it from other machining operations is the combined cutting and extrusion of metal at the chisel ...

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Well site supervision is the operator’s on-site leadership and control point for drilling execution—translating the drilling program into safe, efficient, and compliant operations in real time.

The latest episode “Made in the USA” podcast explores a company that uses collaborative robots, one of the key tools helping US machine shops and other manufacturers compete with lower cost countries ...

This guide outlines the end-to-end steps in offshore drilling operations, from pre-spud planning through well construction and handover, with emphasis on operational flow, critical equipment, ...

The RED Drilling Rig 202 has completed rigging up at the Kinsau-1A drill site and testing the safety equipment. Drilling operations commenced on August 8th with the entry into the original 13 3/8-inch ...

A study shows how intelligent monitoring systems enable real-time data collection and predictive maintenance in oil drilling operations. By ...