1.       The correct raw material metallurgy

1.1.    There is a specific material that has been designed and processed for the rock drill bit industry.

1.2.    This is a closely guarded secret that all the top quality bits have in common.

1.3.    Only a handful of companies know the correct metallurgy for the best possible product.

2.       The correct carbide makeup

2.1.    Carbide is a mixture of tungsten and cobalt. The correct ratios are critical to the performance and longevity of the bit.

2.2.    The shape of the carbide will determine whether the product drills deeper or faster. The perfect shape balances both.

3.       The best method of manipulating the raw material into the final shape

3.1.    The best quality manufacturers in the world have tried every known method, but continuously revert
to one specific method, which continues to outperform all others.

3.2.    Why would you want these other methods tested with your money?

4.       The design specifications and attributes require the most attentive research and development

4.1.    Every attribute and tolerance of a rock drill bit should be aimed at increasing performance and consistency.

4.2.    The smallest,disregarded element could mean premature bit failure.

5.       The carbide button holes need micron precision

5.1.    This requires specialised machinery, tools and knowledge.

6.       The insertion of the carbide into the body is a highly critical factor of bit performance and longevity

6.1.    It is very easy for the quality to be compromised at this point if the exact knowledge and procedures are not strictly adhered to.

7.       All this means nothing, if you as the client cannot extract value from the product

7.1.    There are some products that drill to good depths, but they come with a hefty price tag.

7.2.    There are many products that are cheap but do not drill to even 50% depth of the above products.

7.3.    Then there is the minority group, who drills to maximum depths, but without the hefty price
tags.

7.3.1. They use state of the art processes like robotics that minimise escalating costs.

7.3.2. They only employ people at the top of their fields so they get the job done faster, with better quality, by fewer
people, instead of having large numbers of staff make up the shortfalls in knowledge and ability which costs you more money!

7.3.3. They pass the savings to their clients and are always willing to give back to their clients, their communities
and their country.