The Horizontal Directional Drilling Process Explained.

Get directional drilling instruction with this animated informational video from the global leader in underground construction.
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[@nowwhatdayisitagain]

I absolutely love this animation. I'm in the Video/Motion Graphics field in construction and understand that it is so difficult to portray underground work without using 3D Animations. This is definitely inspiring! Thank you.

[@Shanedog76]

yes I agree the video is just what I'm wanting, but but how do the control the direction of the slant nosed bit?

[@nowwhatdayisitagain]

@@Shanedog76 Are you meaning in an animation sense? If so, I scrolled through frame by frame and there were 4 different slanted nose images. I'm not sure if it was placed in 3d space or not.

[@Shanedog76]

but how do the control the direction of the slant nosed bit?

[@quicksilverhorseman2]

That's what i was wondering!

[@quicksilverhorseman2]

Got it! Watch THIS one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2bc3WleLtqnbc

[@dannydevito2989]

Pushing

[@AndrewCZ47]

Goes straight when rotating, tries to go in a curve when just pushed. Rig operator sees the current way the bit's facing on a display meaning he can steer it as needed.

[@jemsncrystals]

How they control the angle while drilling?

[@johnhall3824]

The drill bit has a certain degree (3-5) bend built in. Think of the angle on a round shovel. It works off of a clock, 12 is straight up, 3 is right, 6 is down, etc. When you push out without rotation, you can “steer” the head. The steel rods, although 2 or 3 inches in diameter, will bend. Think of a metal clothes hanger. When you get pointed in the direction you want, you rotate while pushing (drill). It sounds really complicated, but it really isn’t. Also, it pays really well.

[@jemsncrystals]

@@johnhall3824 makes sense. Thanks. Also any video that shows this in action?

[@jemsncrystals]

Got it. ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2bc3WleLtqnbc

[@patrickburton4195]

@@johnhall3824 agreed on the pays well part for the most part. SOme companies love to undercut their drillers on their pay. I was working for someone like that till I found my current company.

[@MrErichonda30]

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[@andrewashmore8000]

Its like magic , how does it change direction. ?? Thats the most crucial knowledge to know. Its something to do with the slope of the cutting tip. But still not sure how exactly.

[@ditchwitch]

Found this for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2bc3WleLtqnbc

[@impossible5500]

เครื่องจักรนี้สามารถนำมาใช้วางท่อก๊าซพิษทำร้ายเป้าหมายได้จากด้านล่างใต้ดินบ้านของพวกเขา ในไทยก็น่าจะมี

[@ItAintMeBabe99]

You never explained HOW the drill bit is steered !

[@sumadiparyoto]

Good technology. Can we drill until 100 m vertical depth

[@ditchwitch]

Your local DW dealer can hook you up with details, parts, etc: www.ditchwitch.com/find-a-dealer/

[@evanwalther5445]

Bunyi video tidak bagus

[@Taaaarail]

I came here to see how the bit could travel horizontally. Thanks for nothing!

[@20111111jorg]

Great instructive video, but could have done without the background music.

[@minhtetsithu62]

Howmuch this Machine?

[@ditchwitch]

Your local Ditch Witch dealer can help with a price. Find the one closest to you here - www.ditchwitch.com/find-a-dealer

[@BenDawley]

a used one can go for 125,000 or more

[@wrgtb3083]

This doesn't explain anything... Is this for children?