Field Test Report: MF T38-R32 Drill Rods & Bits at Iron Mine

Test Period

July 2025 – August 2025

Test Personnel

Technician: Mr. Li

Test Objectives

  • Market Expansion.

  • Continuous improvement of product quality.

Test Unit & Location​

  • Test Unit: [Certain] Iron Mine (Hebei).
  • Test Locations (Levels):

    • -540m Level (S4-JD-8)

    • -540m Level (S3-JD-10)

    • -540m Level (S6-JD-9)

Test Conditions

1. Rock Conditions

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  • Protodyakonov Hardness Coefficient: f13 ~ f15

  • Corresponding Compressive Strength (UCS): 130 – 150 MPa

    (Note: Based on the standard conversion $\sigma_c \approx 100 \times f \text{ kg/cm}^2 \approx 10 \times f \text{ MPa}$, rock with $f=13\text{-}15$ is classified as hard to very hard rock.)

2. Drilling Equipment & Parameters

  • Jumbo (Drilling Rig): Epiroc (Atlas Copco) Boomer 281

  • Rock Drill (Drifter) Model: COP 1838HD+

  • Drilling Parameters:

    • Feed Pressure (Propulsion): 75–80 bar

    • Percussion Pressure (Impact): 180 bar

    • Rotation Pressure: 190 bar

    • Flushing Water Pressure: 10–12 bar

MF T38-R32 Drill Rods & R32 Bits Test Report at Iron Mine-1

Test Products & Data

1. Product A: MF Drill Rod (Speedrod)

  • Specification: ZK23CrNi3Mo H35×4305-T38/R32 (Hex 35mm, Length 4305mm)

  • Quantity: 8 Pieces

Serial No. Service Life / Footage (m) Failure Mode
1# 3529 Breakage at Small End Thread (Bit End)
2# 3753 Breakage at Small End Thread (Bit End)
3# 3478 Breakage at Small End Thread (Bit End)
4# 3389 Breakage at Small End Thread (Bit End)
5# 3645 Breakage at Small End Thread (Bit End)
6# 3725 Breakage at Small End Thread (Bit End)
7# 3712 Breakage at Small End Thread (Bit End)
8# 3549 Breakage at Small End Thread (Bit End)
Average 3597.5 m Breakage at Small End Thread (Bit End) – 100% of samples

2. Product B: Threaded Button Bit

  • Specification: 9-Button, R32 Thread.

  • Quantity: 5 Pieces

Serial No. Service Life / Footage (m) Failure Mode
1# 348 Normal Wear
2# 352 Normal Wear
3# 363 Normal Wear
4# 345 Normal Wear
5# 356 Normal Wear
Average Service Life: 352.8 m [Data Source: 33]

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