Did you know the history of diamond drilling dates back to the 19th century?
The diamond drill bit was invented by a French engineer called Rodolphe Leschot, back in 1863. The engineer used industrial-grade diamonds embedded in a cutting surface to provide the requisite hardness and abrasiveness needed for drilling through solid rock.
During the 20th century, diamond drilling techniques and equipment vastly improved as hydraulic and pneumatic systems were developed. They provided more power and gave operators more control over the speed and efficiency of the process.
Today it’s not only one of the best construction techniques, it’s useful for exploring and developing natural resources. That’s because it allows for the extraction of core samples from deep underground.
Why use diamond drilling for your project in Cornwall?
As experts in diamond drilling and sawing, our team can cover projects of all sizes throughout Cornwall. A family-owned company, we pride ourselves on our integrity and reliable service. Our wide range of services in the south west including diamond drilling, wall and floor sawing, hydraulic bursting, and surface preparation.
Accreditations we have include CHAS, Constructionline and CSCS so you can be assured of the professionalism and quality of our service.
Based in Plymouth, we cover a number of locations throughout the south west.
Find out more about our diamond drilling services in Cornwall or drop us a line today.