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HDD TOOLING SCIENCE —
VERMEER METALLURGY LAB TEST
Just because one brand of tooling may look like another doesn’t mean it’s constructed the same. From drive chucks and drill rod, to transmitter housings, drill bits, reamers and adaptors, the quality of the metal used and how it was heat-treated can have a major impact on how it will perform and how
long it can last in harsh working conditions. To make sure parts and pieces of HDD tooling produced meets high standards, Vermeer is one of the only manufacturers in the industry to invest in building its own metallurgy lab and staff it with experienced, degreed metallurgists.
Since 1992, the Vermeer Metallurgy Lab has been testing the chemical composition, tensile strength, hardness and impact toughness of Vermeer HDD tooling, parts and components. Using scientific methods, the Vermeer Metallurgy Lab examines the raw material used for manufacturing to determine quality, to help the productivity and longevity of the tooling.
Talk to your local Vermeer dealer to learn more.
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