Choosing between a vane type pneumatic motor and an axial piston pneumatic motor is one of the most consequential decisions in industrial drive system design. Both convert compressed air into rotary mechanical energy — but they do it through fundamentally different mechanisms, and each excels in a distinct set of applications. In this guide, we…
Cost per meter drilled is the single most important productivity metric in quarry and mining operations — yet most operations never calculate it accurately. Instead, managers focus on daily advance rates or shift output, while the hidden costs of bit wear, compressor energy, unplanned downtime, and rod losses quietly erode their margins. In this guide,…
When an ATEX pneumatic motor is required for a hazardous environment, the wrong certification choice carries serious legal, safety, and financial consequences. Set Makina manufactures both vane type and axial piston pneumatic motors in three distinct certification variants — Underground ATEX, Surface ATEX, and Normal Use — and each must be specified correctly at the…
A hydraulic crawler drill is one of the most significant capital equipment purchases a quarry or construction operation makes. Get it right and it pays back steadily for ten years or more. Get it wrong and the mismatch costs you in productivity, consumables, and downtime from the first week. In this guide, we walk through…
Sustainable quarrying is no longer simply a regulatory requirement or a marketing position — it is fast becoming a procurement criterion. Increasingly, buyers of natural stone, aggregate, and mineral products demand evidence that the operations supplying them meet environmental standards. In this article, we examine how modern drilling machines contribute directly to sustainable quarrying, and…
When evaluating rock drilling technology for your quarry or mining operation, the choice between DTH hammer drilling and top hammer drilling is one of the most consequential decisions you will make. Both methods break rock effectively — but they do it differently, they excel in different conditions, and they carry very different cost profiles. In…
Choosing the wrong diamond wire saw is one of the most expensive mistakes a quarry manager can make. The machine that delivers clean, precise cuts at 30 m/s in a marble deposit may struggle, overheat, or burn through consumables prematurely on a granite face — and vice versa. In this guide, we break down exactly…
In underground mining, the difference between ATEX-certified equipment and non-certified equipment goes far beyond compliance paperwork — it determines whether your drilling crew goes home at the end of the shift. In this article, we explain what ATEX certification actually means, which underground environments legally require it, and how pneumatic rock drills from Set Makina…
Overview Set Makina was among the contributors to the 22nd World Mining Congress and Expo held in Istanbul in 2011. The event brought together international experts to exchange technical knowledge and share new approaches in mining, rock drilling, and sustainable equipment design. Technical Contribution for World Mining Congress The paper presented by Set Makina focused…
1. Why Professionals Compare Rock Drills Choosing the right rock drill affects not only drilling performance but also air efficiency, spare-parts costs, and long-term reliability.While Atlas Copco remains a globally recognized brand, many quarry and mining operators are now seeking an Atlas Copco alternative that offers similar power with simpler maintenance and lower air consumption.Set…
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