Installation of five CMM micropiles CMM foundation layout to minimize vibrations The micropiles performed as designed to address the different loads and characteristics of each machine, and were installed with little impact on the factory manufacturing process. Installation success partly resulted from the small size of equipment required to install micropiles, the speed of installation and the ability to conduct the work during normal operations. Little-to-no movement has been recorded for the machines founded on micropiles, which provided foundations that work independently of the factory's existing slab floor. The foundations have proven to be superior in stability to traditional foundations and are anticipated to help extend the longevity and accuracy of our automated computer numerical control (CNC) machinery. Glenn Patterson, vice president of TEI Rock Drills, has spent 30 years serving in engineering, manufacturing, management and sales team roles in the company. DEEP FOUNDATIONS * MAR/APR 2020 * 99