Abstract: Roof bolter and process for resin bolting a mine roof. The roof bolter comprises combined means for drilling and resin inserting in one position, means for bolt inserting in a second position, and means for positioning the roof bolter first into one and then into its second positions. The process comprises drilling a hole in the mine roof and inserting in tandem resin into the hole and, inserting into and securing a bolt within the hole. Preferably, the roof bolter and the process are automated and remotely controlled.The invention further includes a device designed for attachment to a three-position resin type roof bolter and for converting it to a two-position resin type roof bolter.

Abstract: A drive chuck for use with a plurality of driven elements, such as for example a rock drill and a roof bolt, comprises a chuck body having an upper surface and a longitudinally extending slot formed thereon opening along the side of the chuck. The chuck body includes a base portion located generally parallel to the upper surface of the chuck body, above the lower end of the body, and both the upper surface and base portion of the chuck have recesses formed therein, in general longitudinal alignment with each other and with the slot, adapted to engage the end of a tool to be driven.

Abstract: In the production of stable dispersoid titanium, carbide strengthened copper by fusion metallurgy, refractory dispersoid particles are formed in situ within the copper melt by reaction between specifically selected components including nickel within the melt. The components are characterized by novel wetting relationships, by which the refractory dispersoid is maintained as such within the melt. The resulting composite material has been found to have an unusual association of high electrical conductivity and high temperature strength, by virtue of which novel electromechanical switches and the like are possible.