Safer and More Efficient Core Drilling in Forested Areas

Client Profile:
A marble producer in the Denizli region conducted core drilling studies to evaluate the potential of a new quarry site.

Objective:
To accurately determine the quality, durability, vein structure, and reserve potential of the marble, while forecasting the quarry’s economic lifespan and market value.

Operational Challenge

The client was facing:

• The need to minimize environmental impact in forested areas (tree cutting, soil disturbance, wildlife)
• Challenging equipment setup and stabilization on uneven, rocky terrain
• Reduced efficiency and operator safety risks due to harsh site conditions

SET MAKINA’s Solution

In this project, the customer deployed our TIGER SMART DRILL crawler-mounted drilling machine. Key benefits included:

• Crawler design providing mobility and stability on uneven terrain
• Compact structure enabling safe setup in confined forest areas
• High precision ensuring reliable data collection during core drilling