Enabling the rescue of 33 Chilean miners using SolidWorks Simulation
Enabling the rescue of 33 Chilean miners using SolidWorks Simulation
2 PagesAs the world watched the miraculous rescue of 33 Chilean miners—trapped 2,000 feet underground for two months—few knew that a redesigned drill from Center Rock Inc., made the rescue possible. Center Rock is a leading manufacturer of drilling supply equipment. The company’s pneumatic bits utilize wear-resistant carbide and diamond tips on a series of rotating hammers. Unlike the bits in conventional rotary drills, Center Rock’s percussive ham
