HAL Heavy Duty Machining Australia
HAL Heavy Duty Machining Australia
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How To Hold Parts In The Lathe (When There's NOTHING To Grab!)
In today's video we've got to get VERY creative to grab a super oddball part - the 18" Pilot Bit for our 10 foot (3m) Megadrill. It needs a few final touch-ups before assembly... which is fine...
But there's no EASY way to grab that big sucker in the lathe.
Not even in the 11 Ton Megabore.
So we had to get creative.
Join us for some Friday fun in the machine shop! Enjoy.
About HAL Heavy Duty:
We're a real life machine shop for a 60 year old drilling company located in Central Queensland, Australia. Our job is to keep rigs running in the field - fixing all the stuff drillers break and creating all the custom gear they need to get the job done!
We run two CNC's, manual repair lathes, a few mil...
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Upgrading Rods For Large Diameter RC Drilling (So they WONT Snap Off!)39:50Upgrading Rods For Large Diameter RC Drilling (So they WONT Snap Off!)
Upgrading Rods For Large Diameter RC Drilling (So they WONT Snap Off!)
Просмотров 61 тыс.21 час назад
In today's video, we're machining up a prototype set of tool joint threads to suit a Soilmec G55 rig - a machine we use exclusively for very large diameter drilling. It's our second largest (big rig) and has over 50,000 lb ft of torque at the head! As far as truck mounted onshore rigs go, it's up there power wise. The old set of rods have lasted five years, but it's definitely time to go back t...
My Top 10 FAVOURITE Machining Channels (And All The FAQ of 2024!)36:20My Top 10 FAVOURITE Machining Channels (And All The FAQ of 2024!)
My Top 10 FAVOURITE Machining Channels (And All The FAQ of 2024!)
Просмотров 19 тыс.14 дней назад
In today's video, Matt will be answering all the most frequently asked questions since the channel launched to kick off the channel 8 months ago! Matt's Top 10 Favourite machining channels mentioned in the video are: @Abom79 @ChrisMaj @Octaneworkholding @RalfyCustoms @swanvalleymachineshop @DavidWilks @WatchWesWork @Clickspring @TITANSofCNC @CuttingEdgeEngineering Welcome to 2025. Let's fire it...
The LARGEST Thing We've Machined in 60 years (It's Too Big For The MEGABORE!)28:48The LARGEST Thing We've Machined in 60 years (It's Too Big For The MEGABORE!)
The LARGEST Thing We've Machined in 60 years (It's Too Big For The MEGABORE!)
Просмотров 234 тыс.28 дней назад
In today's video, we're machining the biggest part we've ever attempted in 60 years! This MONSTER component is the 5 ton drive head for our MEGADRILL, and the flange warped during welding. We'll be using a Marcem Flange Facer to do the job, and experimenting using both carbide and tool steel for cutting. It's a wild setup, but let's see if we can get the job done. Enjoy! About HAL Heavy Duty: W...
78mm UDRILL Spitting Snail Sized Chips 🐌 (and HEAVY CUTS with the boring bar too!)17:2478mm UDRILL Spitting Snail Sized Chips 🐌 (and HEAVY CUTS with the boring bar too!)
78mm UDRILL Spitting Snail Sized Chips 🐌 (and HEAVY CUTS with the boring bar too!)
Просмотров 25 тыс.Месяц назад
In today's video we are machining up an inner tube end for the Big Rig. We'll be using the Colchester Alpha 1760 (HAL) and using a 78mm Kennametal Indexable Drill (Udrill) and two different boring bars, specifically testing a new Iscar special CXMG 40mm bar for the shallower end, and our trusty 63mm CNMG bar "Kong" for the deeper end. It's a simple part, but in my opinion this video captures so...
Crazy Shop Made Drill (That's a NIGHTMARE to Run!)28:18Crazy Shop Made Drill (That's a NIGHTMARE to Run!)
Crazy Shop Made Drill (That's a NIGHTMARE to Run!)
Просмотров 46 тыс.Месяц назад
In today's video we're using our craziest tool in the shop! It's a 110mm shop made drill that looks like a Kennametal HTS or Korea Technics Drill that lied about everything it's whole life (it has an INSANELY long pilot nose!) I've got a real LOVE / HATE relationship with the Kraken. I love that it's a shop made tool that's unique, and USUALLY gets the job done... I hate that its nose falls off...
Why We Bought a MEGABORE Lathe (… and 5 Things We Use It For!)30:41Why We Bought a MEGABORE Lathe (… and 5 Things We Use It For!)
Why We Bought a MEGABORE Lathe (… and 5 Things We Use It For!)
Просмотров 102 тыс.Месяц назад
In today's video we're spotlighting our big green Gurutzpe MEGABORE Lathe affectionately referred to as "THE HULK". We purchased this 30 year old monster about 8 months ago to help us machine all the drill rods, drill stem and various components for our MEGADRILL project. The Hulk is a Weapon. It came without any manuals or books - and has no real ID plates - so we have no idea how much power i...
HTS Drilling At 750 RPM (The Chips Literally EXPLODE off!)33:39HTS Drilling At 750 RPM (The Chips Literally EXPLODE off!)
HTS Drilling At 750 RPM (The Chips Literally EXPLODE off!)
Просмотров 106 тыс.Месяц назад
In this week's video we're machining up non-return valves for the exploration and water well rigs. An essential part of the drill stem, these valves make sure that drilling fluid can't come back up the hole. We'll be using a brand new 63mm Kennametal HTS Drill, as the holes needed are deeper than our Udrills can reach. There's three of them to machine, so I'll be using this as an opportunity to...
Making Acme Threaded Jack Clamps | Megabore Chuck Repair | Milling Lifting Bells | HTS Drill Setup29:25Making Acme Threaded Jack Clamps | Megabore Chuck Repair | Milling Lifting Bells | HTS Drill Setup
Making Acme Threaded Jack Clamps | Megabore Chuck Repair | Milling Lifting Bells | HTS Drill Setup
Просмотров 61 тыс.2 месяца назад
For the first time in a while, we had a more chilled week in the shop! Mostly playing catchup from the last 4 months of near pure MEGADRILL mania. In this video we will be: - Making Jack Leg Clamps - Milling out a huge lifting bell - Checking out the new HTS DRILL - Fixing a 1000lb lathe chuck… And just having a bunch of fun doing it! It’s all the random little stuff that keeps us from ever get...
We Built a 3m (10 ft) MEGADRILL That Weighs 20 Tons! (Here's How It Works!)23:49We Built a 3m (10 ft) MEGADRILL That Weighs 20 Tons! (Here's How It Works!)
We Built a 3m (10 ft) MEGADRILL That Weighs 20 Tons! (Here's How It Works!)
Просмотров 37 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this week's video we're taking a look at the MEGADRILL. It's a 20 ton drill bit that's being constructed for drilling underground mining ventilation and rescue shafts. Powered by RC Air technology to remove cuttings, it's a unique setup that will drill three hole sizes to a final depth of 250m (over 800ft). 2.4m (7'10") 2.7m (8'10") 3.0m (Just under 10 ft!) We're almost finished with the 2.7...
Record Breaking Drill Sub (Machined With MASSIVE Shop Made Tools!)38:32Record Breaking Drill Sub (Machined With MASSIVE Shop Made Tools!)
Record Breaking Drill Sub (Machined With MASSIVE Shop Made Tools!)
Просмотров 76 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this week's video we'll be machining the largest drilling crossover sub we've machined in 60 years! A "saver sub" for the Big Rig, the part starts as a 900lb (400kg) billet of solid 4140, and ends up a giant thread protector. This saver subs sits directly below the drive head and will he screwed into the giant drill rods that drive our 3.0m (10ft) Megadrill an insane 250m (800ft) into the ea...
Will It Fit? (Gigantic 200mm (8") Square Auger Drive for the Big Rig | Final Machining)17:36Will It Fit? (Gigantic 200mm (8") Square Auger Drive for the Big Rig | Final Machining)
Will It Fit? (Gigantic 200mm (8") Square Auger Drive for the Big Rig | Final Machining)
Просмотров 35 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this week's video we're finishin and test fitting the drive sub for the Big Rig auger bit which will be used to drill the first 12-15m (40 ish feet) before we send in the 3.0m (10ft) MEGADRILL. The part starts as a 1200lb (500kg) billet of solid 4140, and end up as what looks like a giant square impact driver. We'll be using our Quantum FBV-S5 Bed Mill "GODZILLA" to finish shaping out the dr...
Machining a 1000lb (450kg) Auger Drive Sub (Wait until you see the AUGER!)35:34Machining a 1000lb (450kg) Auger Drive Sub (Wait until you see the AUGER!)
Machining a 1000lb (450kg) Auger Drive Sub (Wait until you see the AUGER!)
Просмотров 115 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this week's video we're machining up the drive sub for the Big Rig auger bit which will be used to drill the first 12-15m (40 ish feet) before we send in the 3.0m (10ft) MEGADRILL. The part starts as a 1200lb (500kg) billet of solid 4140, and end up as what looks like a giant square impact driver. We'll be testing out "HAL" (our Colchester Alpha 1760's) maximum power to see if it'll run a 13...
Making a MONSTER Boring Bar (and then FIXING it...)21:58Making a MONSTER Boring Bar (and then FIXING it...)
Making a MONSTER Boring Bar (and then FIXING it...)
Просмотров 50 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this week's video we're showing the full build of our most recent XL boring bar "TINY". We needed to create this big guy to build the largest crossover drill sub we've ever machined. Measuring a total length of around 3 feet long (900 mm) and a workable length of 2 feet (625mm)... this is by far the biggest tool in the shop. We'll be eccentrically machining a tapered bore to snugly fit a Ken...
Mega Drill Rods Getting Torqued Up To 65,000 ft lbs (So They'll NEVER Come Undone)13:00Mega Drill Rods Getting Torqued Up To 65,000 ft lbs (So They'll NEVER Come Undone)
Mega Drill Rods Getting Torqued Up To 65,000 ft lbs (So They'll NEVER Come Undone)
Просмотров 62 тыс.3 месяца назад
Mega Drill Rods Getting Torqued Up To 65,000 ft lbs (So They'll NEVER Come Undone)
Big Rig Drive Sub | Megabore Lathe | CNC Machining37:35Big Rig Drive Sub | Megabore Lathe | CNC Machining
Big Rig Drive Sub | Megabore Lathe | CNC Machining
Просмотров 54 тыс.3 месяца назад
Big Rig Drive Sub | Megabore Lathe | CNC Machining
Heavy Cuts With The BIG Boring Bar (It's a BEAST!!)15:17Heavy Cuts With The BIG Boring Bar (It's a BEAST!!)
Heavy Cuts With The BIG Boring Bar (It's a BEAST!!)
Просмотров 16 тыс.3 месяца назад
Heavy Cuts With The BIG Boring Bar (It's a BEAST!!)
KM63 Boring Bar "KONG" Gets a Super Ghetto Upgrade (Into a METAL MISSILE!)26:20KM63 Boring Bar "KONG" Gets a Super Ghetto Upgrade (Into a METAL MISSILE!)
KM63 Boring Bar "KONG" Gets a Super Ghetto Upgrade (Into a METAL MISSILE!)
Просмотров 17 тыс.4 месяца назад
KM63 Boring Bar "KONG" Gets a Super Ghetto Upgrade (Into a METAL MISSILE!)
Monster Shop-Made Tools vs. 1000lbs of Steel (The Big Boring is a BEAST!)28:46Monster Shop-Made Tools vs. 1000lbs of Steel (The Big Boring is a BEAST!)
Monster Shop-Made Tools vs. 1000lbs of Steel (The Big Boring is a BEAST!)
Просмотров 44 тыс.4 месяца назад
Monster Shop-Made Tools vs. 1000lbs of Steel (The Big Boring is a BEAST!)
Shop Made 85mm Bar Gets Tested (In Literally the WORST Machining Conditions)15:37Shop Made 85mm Bar Gets Tested (In Literally the WORST Machining Conditions)
Shop Made 85mm Bar Gets Tested (In Literally the WORST Machining Conditions)
Просмотров 32 тыс.4 месяца назад
Shop Made 85mm Bar Gets Tested (In Literally the WORST Machining Conditions)
We DESTROYED the Big Boring Bar (And It's a NIGHTMARE To Repair!)11:23We DESTROYED the Big Boring Bar (And It's a NIGHTMARE To Repair!)
We DESTROYED the Big Boring Bar (And It's a NIGHTMARE To Repair!)
Просмотров 34 тыс.5 месяцев назад
We DESTROYED the Big Boring Bar (And It's a NIGHTMARE To Repair!)
Cross Slide Boring Bar Holder (Shop Made Heavy Duty Lathe Upgrade!)14:11Cross Slide Boring Bar Holder (Shop Made Heavy Duty Lathe Upgrade!)
Cross Slide Boring Bar Holder (Shop Made Heavy Duty Lathe Upgrade!)
Просмотров 19 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Cross Slide Boring Bar Holder (Shop Made Heavy Duty Lathe Upgrade!)
The Megadrill Project (A 3m Drill bit that goes 250m deep. It's WILD!)13:36The Megadrill Project (A 3m Drill bit that goes 250m deep. It's WILD!)
The Megadrill Project (A 3m Drill bit that goes 250m deep. It's WILD!)
Просмотров 50 тыс.5 месяцев назад
The Megadrill Project (A 3m Drill bit that goes 250m deep. It's WILD!)
Top 5 Heavy Duty Machining Projects (No.1 is Off The Charts! Literally)25:38Top 5 Heavy Duty Machining Projects (No.1 is Off The Charts! Literally)
Top 5 Heavy Duty Machining Projects (No.1 is Off The Charts! Literally)
Просмотров 29 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Top 5 Heavy Duty Machining Projects (No.1 is Off The Charts! Literally)
Hypnotic Thread Cutting (It's Absolutely Mesmerising To Watch!)4:50Hypnotic Thread Cutting (It's Absolutely Mesmerising To Watch!)
Hypnotic Thread Cutting (It's Absolutely Mesmerising To Watch!)
Просмотров 9 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Hypnotic Thread Cutting (It's Absolutely Mesmerising To Watch!)
78mm Udrill is a WEAPON! (It Conked Out the Big Lathe!)7:5978mm Udrill is a WEAPON! (It Conked Out the Big Lathe!)
78mm Udrill is a WEAPON! (It Conked Out the Big Lathe!)
Просмотров 23 тыс.6 месяцев назад
78mm Udrill is a WEAPON! (It Conked Out the Big Lathe!)
Machining a MONSTER Drill Thread (It's Literally Off The Charts)18:23Machining a MONSTER Drill Thread (It's Literally Off The Charts)
Machining a MONSTER Drill Thread (It's Literally Off The Charts)
Просмотров 22 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Machining a MONSTER Drill Thread (It's Literally Off The Charts)
The Largest Drill Thread We've Machined in 60 Years (It's Literally Off The Charts!)15:57The Largest Drill Thread We've Machined in 60 Years (It's Literally Off The Charts!)
The Largest Drill Thread We've Machined in 60 Years (It's Literally Off The Charts!)
Просмотров 106 тыс.6 месяцев назад
The Largest Drill Thread We've Machined in 60 Years (It's Literally Off The Charts!)
CNC Machining Inserts for The Big Rig (Mesmerising To Watch)10:09CNC Machining Inserts for The Big Rig (Mesmerising To Watch)
CNC Machining Inserts for The Big Rig (Mesmerising To Watch)
Просмотров 11 тыс.6 месяцев назад
CNC Machining Inserts for The Big Rig (Mesmerising To Watch)
HTS DRILLING at 900 rpm is UNREAL (you need to see this)6:38HTS DRILLING at 900 rpm is UNREAL (you need to see this)
HTS DRILLING at 900 rpm is UNREAL (you need to see this)
Просмотров 283 тыс.6 месяцев назад
HTS DRILLING at 900 rpm is UNREAL (you need to see this)