Pit & Quarry, January 2014
3D imaging Blake McMullin technical services engineer for Orica Mining Services agrees He was brought in to do a preliminary 3D survey in the Wausau quarry and then put 3M together with a vendor who set 3M up with an imaging laser and blast design software This technology allows 3M to create complex blast charging designs analyze and optimize the designs and generate reports to help better manage blasting It also allows the team Improved blasting techniques make for a larger shot to verify results against blast designs so they can improve their future blast design performance Theyve made a giant leap forward in Wausau McMullin says We ran an introductory blasting application course for their blast crew and management to make sure everyone was up to the global standard This and more training along with their new laser and drill are moving them quickly in the right direction Miller agrees High precision GPS helps us determine if everything was done optimally in terms of angle and orientation he says Precision drilling and blasting makes all DRILLING BLASTING the difference in terms of productivity and preserving the mine life The work is never done Part of the Lean Six Sigma mentality is that the work is never done and there are always more opportunities for improvement We have made big improvements in loading hauling and crushing operations in conjunction with drilling and blasting Miller says There is a communication plan in place and site workers currently hold daily meetings to get direction and report results Wausau management wants to make sure people are always excited about what other improvements can be made By setting new goals and expectations they see the next best thing around the corner and are always working to achieve it In short they are moving from good to great The goal is to be a truly world class quarry and theyre getting there fast P Q Sandy Corbett has written and produced marketing and training communication tools for more than 20 years Visit her website at www corbettcom com Double Team Tramp Metals Dangerous unwanted metals are no match for Eriez Double Team specialists Suspended Magnets and Metal Detectors Remove tramp metals before they reach your valuable crushers and downstream equipment METAL DETECTORS Suspended Magnets Metal Detectors Get your FREE copy of How to Choose Use Industrial Magnets Metal Detectors Vibratory Feeders Call 888 300 3743 or visit www eriez com Suspended Magnets Metal Detectors Heavy Duty Feeders www pitandquarry com January 2014 PIT QUARRY 21
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