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Augers

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auger)

An auger is a drilling device, or drill bit, that usually includes a rotating helical screw blade called a 'flighting' to act as a screw conveyor to remove the drilled out material. The rotation of the blade causes the material to move out of the hole being drilled. (Wikipedia)

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Drilling equipment
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Approved Date
08-Nov-2012

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