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Using Microwaves to Drill Through Glass

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the hot-stuff dept.

Linux_ho writes "UPI is reporting that Israeli researchers have developed a drill that can melt a small hole in glass, ceramics, or concrete with no dust or noise. Nature.com reports that it doesn't work very well with good heat conductors or materials with very high melting points, but the researchers envision a wide variety of manufacturing applications, and possibly some medical uses as well."

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  1. Industry by DRnetman86 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Wow. Imagine the implications in major industry. It would be the ultimate glass cutter.

  2. I don't mean to troll but by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    using microwaves to melt things is hardly a new idea. I'm sure this has been mulled over for decades.

  3. cost benifit. by jericho4.0 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Is a laser really that much more expensive than one of these? I mean, they've been around for 30+ years now, havn't they? I bet this doesn't turn out to be so much more cost-effective in the short run, at least.

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  4. Microwave and Me by zacheryh · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Just put your hand in the Microwave and cook for 5 minutes, to get a glimpse of the power of using microwaves over lasers. And the lasers dont have sharks attached so whats the point...

    Extra crispy or original recipe?

    (Stupid Idiot Warning: please do NOT do any of the said mentioned above)