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Extending the Life of Rock-Drilling Tools: Best Practices for TIGER Series
Extending the Life of Rock-Drilling Tools: Best Practices for TIGER Series Durability and precision are the foundation of every TIGER…
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Vane vs. Axial Piston Pneumatic Motors: Which Is Right for Your Application?
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…
Reducing Cost per Meter Drilled: A Practical Guide for Quarry Managers
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…
ATEX Pneumatic Motors for Hazardous Environments: Underground, Surface, and Normal Use Explained
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…
Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Hydraulic Crawler Drill
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…
DTH Hammer vs. Top Hammer Drilling: Which Is Right for Your Operation?
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…
How to Choose a Diamond Wire Saw for Marble vs. Granite Quarries
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…
ATEX-Certified Drilling Equipment: Why It Matters for Underground Mining Safety
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…
Set Makina Contributes to the 22nd World Mining Congress & Expo (2011)
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…
TIGER Rock Drills vs Atlas Copco: A Practical Comparison for Quarry and Construction Professionals
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…
Block Squaring and Processing Methods in Natural Stone Quarries
For more than three decades, Set Makina has been dedicated to developing advanced machinery and process knowledge for the natural stone industry. Among the earliest technical publications by our founder, Mr. Adnan Saraçoğlu,…
Extending the Life of Rock-Drilling Tools: Best Practices for TIGER Series
Extending the Life of Rock-Drilling Tools: Best Practices for TIGER Series Durability and precision are the foundation of every TIGER rock-drilling tool manufactured by Set Makina. Yet even the most advanced tool can…
Designing Efficient Compressed Air Networks for Industrial Facilities
In industrial operations, a well-designed compressed-air network is as critical as the equipment it powers. Set Makina’s experience in air-system design shows that even small pressure losses or layout mistakes can lead to…
Technical Resources & Manuals – Set Makina
Here you can download Set Makina’s official technical guides and maintenance manuals, authored by our founder, Mr. Adnan Saraçoğlu, together with our engineering team. These documents reflect decades of field experience and engineering…