Robbins announces that the rectangular tunnel boring machine, known as the MDM5000, has successfully bored a hard rock tunnel with flat invert in Fresnillo, Mexico.
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The Tunnel magazine had a comprehensive article over the rectangular TBM of Robbins. Published back in May though still current with more detailed information.
https://www.tunnel-online.info/en/artikel/tunnel_Rectangular_Rock_Mining_Machine_for_Flat_Invert_3692732.html
Rectangular Rock Mining Machine for Flat Invert - tunnel
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