A bit more life
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20 March 2008
The alpha stage3 from boart Longyear, featuring a 25 mm-crown diamond coring bit, delivers +100% more bit life, according to the company. The Stage3 is designed with a patented series of windows in the body of the crown. These windows become waterways as the bit wears from one stage to the next, ensuring stability and consistent performance.
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