WorldWide Drilling Resource

College Grads Ready to Enter the Drilling World On April 24, 2015, the Resources Drilling and Blasting program at Sir Sandford Fleming College will be grad- uating 110 students, in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. The one-of-a-kind program focuses on all aspects of surface drilling: construc- tion, geotechnical, environmental, hori- zontal directional drilling, blasthole, mineral exploration, water well, and well construction. Detailed course information can be found on the Web site: flemingcollege.ca/programs/resources- drilling-and-blasting. If you are interested in hiring a student in Canada or the United States, please contact Marie Walden-Oulahen via tele- phone at 1-705-878-9303 or via e-mail at marie.walden-oulahen@flemingcollege.ca To post a job ad, visit flemingcollegecareerservices.ca 66 FEBRUARY 2015 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® Increased Profit, Decreased Stress Adapted from Information Provided by Keys Bit Cutting costs whi le maintaining integrity is essential for drilling contrac- tors to stay competitive in their markets. After extensive research, Keys Bit of Quanah, Texas, found the 5-blade S513 PDC drilled a faster and more accurate hole than other bits being used by their customers. The bit also ran more smooth- ly, putting less stress on the drill rig. The S513 PDC has translated into decreased costs for drilling profession- als who are able to spend less time and money on f ue l , payroll, drilling mud, and much more. Keys Bit’s range of steel-body PDC bits are available in 3-, 5-, and 6- blade designs, featuring 13mm PDC cutters in many popular sizes with an option for fixed and interchangeable nozzles. Most bits in this line are avail- able with hardfacing, which increases the bit’s overall life and decreases pro- duction costs since fewer bits need to be purchased. For over a decade, customers have relied on Keys Bit to provide a variety of PDC bits. The company’s highly- skilled sales team is familiar with most manufacturers and styles. Through the years, they have assisted customers with drill bit selection based on individ- ual needs, allowing drilling profession- als to be more profitable in their specific lines of work. Whether the job is reentry, oil, gas, water, or mining, Keys Bit offers customers an array of high-quality bits built to withstand harsh environments and daily stress in the drilling field.