Nearly two-thirds of the oil we use comes from wells drilled using polycrystalline diamond compact bits, originally developed nearly 30 years ago to lower the cost of geothermal drilling. Scientists ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Boart Longyear announces the new line of Longyear™ diamond drilling bits with the release of the first bit in the line, the Longyear™ Green Bit. The Longyear Diamond Bit Color ...

Salt Lake City, Utah: 7 November 2018 — Boart Longyear announces the complete series of Longyear™ Diamond Drilling Bits is now available. All drillers from the newly promoted to the seasoned veteran ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Creating a hole in a piece of glass might seem difficult, but with a power drill and ...

Drill bit manufacturers have substantially improved polycrystalline diamond (PCD) cutters and drag bit designs since their introduction in 1972. PCD drill bits are now approaching the rolling cone ...

Howard Hughes Sr. revolutionized the drill bit more than 100 years ago to accelerate the oil boom that made Houston and Texas the nation's energy capital. Today, his legacy company is aiming to make ...

At first glance, there probably doesn't seem to be much to drills. Simply install a bit, mark where you plan to drill, and drill away. However, the fact is there's a lot to consider when drilling, ...