Holes that qualify as âdeep-hole drilling are three or more drill bit diameters. deep. When drilling this deep, the speed and feed rate must be adjusted to. reduce friction. Friction creates heat, and heat build-up in the drill bit can cause. failure and breakage. Lubricants help dissipate heat from the tip of the drill bit, prolonging drill life, and should always be used when deep-hole drilling.
A common misperception is that this peak is the highest in Arizona because you unable to see Humphry's Peak behind it from Flagstaff, Arizona. It's summit is 12,356 feet above sea level. The mountain is closed to climbers in winter due to snow and protecting the fragile tundra enviroment.
At 12,633 feet, Humphreys Peak defies the typical Arizona stereotype that the state is mostly a warm desert region. From the depths of the nearby Grand Canyon to the often snowy and windy summit ridge, this region is one of the most diverse in the nation.