Vibration Tool Drills Holes in Rock
Credit: U.S. ARMY
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory reports the development of a self-drilling device for use in rock, concrete and similar materials to facilitate climbing. According to U.S. patent 7,156,189, the Ultrasonic/Sonic (US) Anchor can be inserted and withdrawn with minimal axial force. Potential...
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