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What is boring machines?
Tunnel boring machines (TBMs), also known as boring machines, are used to excavate tunnels with a circular cross section through a variety of soil and rock strata. They can bore through anything from hard rock to sand. TBMs are used as an alternative to drilling and blasting methods and conventional 'hand mining' in rock and soil.
What other technologies are related to boring machines?
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milling machines
Milling machines can perform similar material removal operations as boring machines, though they are suited to different shapes and scales.
drill presses
Drill presses can perform similar drilling operations as boring machines, particularly for smaller holes.
lathes
Lathes remove material while rotating the workpiece. Boring machines remove material from the interior of the workpiece, so they are often alternatives.
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tool grinders
Used to sharpen and maintain the cutting tools used in boring machines.
Callipers
Callipers are used for precise measurement of components machined by boring machines.
verniers
Verniers are used for precise measurement of components machined by boring machines, particularly for internal dimensions.
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