公开(公告)号：US20170210081A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：US15402925

申请日：2017-01-10

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Kenneth E. Bertagnolli ,  Michael A. Vail ,  Jiang Qian ,  Jason K. Wiggins ,  Mark P. Chapman ,  Arnold D. Cooper ,  Debkumar Mukhopadhyay ,  Amy Leigh Rodriguez ,  Steven Rudger Adams

IPC: B30B7/04 ,  B30B11/00 ,  B24D18/00 ,  B30B15/34

CPC classification number: B30B7/04 ,  B24D18/0009 ,  B30B11/004 ,  B30B11/007 ,  B30B15/34

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to cell assemblies for fabricating superhard materials (e.g., used in a high-pressure cubic press) and methods of using the same. The disclosed cell assemblies include a plurality of internal anvils, at least some of which are positioned internally relative to a cell pressure medium of the cell assembly. Such a configuration for the cell assemblies may enable one or more of intensifying cell pressure, reducing processing time, or reducing costs for fabricating such superhard materials.

公开(公告)号：US09075024B1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US14273409

申请日：2014-05-08

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Jason K. Wiggins ,  Richard B. Smith ,  Bryan H. Jansen

IPC: G01B11/12 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N19/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/84 ,  G01M99/007 ,  G01N3/56 ,  G01N3/58 ,  G01N11/00 ,  G01N19/00 ,  G01N2021/8477

Abstract: Embodiments of methods are disclosed for characterizing a tested polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) element, such as a PDC cutting element. In an embodiment, a method for characterizing a tested PCD element is disclosed. An initial volume of a PCD element is measured using a coordinate measuring machine (“CMM”). A workpiece is cut with the PCD element so that the PCD element develops a wear flat. A post-cut volume of the PCD element is measured after cutting the workpiece using the CMM. A wear volume of the PCD element is determined at least partially based on the post-cut volume and the initial volume of the PCD element.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于表征测试的多晶金刚石（“PCD”）元件（例如PDC切割元件）的方法的实施例。 在一个实施例中，公开了一种用于表征测试的PCD元件的方法。 使用坐标测量机（“CMM”）测量PCD元件的初始体积。 用PCD元件切割工件，使得PCD元件形成磨损平面。 使用CMM切割工件后，测量PCD元件的后切割体积。 至少部分地基于PCD元件的后切割体积和初始体积来确定PCD元件的磨损体积。

公开(公告)号：US12044075B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US17183478

申请日：2021-02-24

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Kenneth E. Bertagnolli ,  David P. Miess ,  Jiang Qian ,  Jason K. Wiggins ,  Michael A. Vail ,  Debkumar Mukhopadhyay

IPC: E21B10/567 ,  B22F7/08 ,  C22C26/00 ,  E21B10/36 ,  E21B10/46 ,  E21B10/55 ,  E21B10/573 ,  B24D18/00 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C17/10 ,  F16C33/04 ,  F16C33/26

CPC classification number: E21B10/567 ,  B22F7/08 ,  C22C26/00 ,  E21B10/36 ,  E21B10/46 ,  E21B10/55 ,  E21B10/5735 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B24D18/00 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C17/102 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/26 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/24996 ,  Y10T428/249967 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  C22C29/08

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of fabricating a polycrystalline diamond compact is disclosed. The method includes sintering a plurality of diamond particles in the presence of a metal-solvent catalyst to form a polycrystalline diamond body; leaching the polycrystalline diamond body to at least partially remove the metal-solvent catalyst therefrom, thereby forming an at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond body; and subjecting an assembly of the at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond body and a cemented carbide substrate to a high-pressure/high-temperature process at a pressure to infiltrate the at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond body with an infiltrant. The pressure of the high-pressure/high-temperature process is less than that employed in the act of sintering of the plurality of diamond particles.

公开(公告)号：US12005548B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-11

申请号：US18097398

申请日：2023-01-16

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Julie Ann Kidd ,  Heather Marie Schaefer ,  Jason K. Wiggins ,  Cody Frisby

IPC: B24D3/10 ,  B24D99/00 ,  E21B10/42 ,  E21B10/567

CPC classification number: B24D3/10 ,  B24D99/005 ,  E21B10/42 ,  E21B10/567

Abstract: Embodiments relate to polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”), methods of fabricating PDCs, and applications for such PDCs. In an embodiment, a method includes providing an at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) body. A residual amount of acid may remain in and/or on the at least partially leached PCD body. The method further includes removing and/or neutralizing at least some of the residual amount of acid from the at least partially leached PCD body and/or a substrate to which the at least partially leached PCD body is attached.

公开(公告)号：US11135560B1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-05

申请号：US16238454

申请日：2019-01-02

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Julie Ann Kidd ,  Heather Marie Schaefer ,  Chengkun Xu ,  Jason K. Wiggins ,  Matthew Brown ,  Cody Frisby

IPC: E21B10/56 ,  B01J3/06 ,  C01B32/28 ,  B24D18/00 ,  E21B10/44

Abstract: In an embodiment, a polycrystalline diamond table includes a plurality of bonded diamond grains and a plurality of interstitial regions defined by the plurality of bonded diamond grains. The polycrystalline diamond table may be at least partially leached such that at least a portion of at least one interstitial constituent has been removed from at least a portion of the plurality of interstitial regions by exposure to a leaching agent. The leaching agent may include a mixture having a ratio of weight % hydrofluoric acid to weight % nitric acid of about 1.0 to about 2.4, and water in a concentration of about 50 weight % to about 85 weight %. Various other materials, articles, and methods are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10961785B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-30

申请号：US16667597

申请日：2019-10-29

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Kenneth E. Bertagnolli ,  David P. Miess ,  Jiang Qian ,  Jason K. Wiggins ,  Michael A. Vail ,  Debkumar Mukhopadhyay

IPC: E21B10/567 ,  B22F7/08 ,  C22C26/00 ,  E21B10/573 ,  E21B10/46 ,  E21B10/55 ,  E21B10/36 ,  F16C33/04 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C33/26 ,  B24D18/00 ,  F16C17/10

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of fabricating a polycrystalline diamond compact is disclosed. The method includes sintering a plurality of diamond particles in the presence of a metal-solvent catalyst to form a polycrystalline diamond body; leaching the polycrystalline diamond body to at least partially remove the metal-solvent catalyst therefrom, thereby forming an at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond body; and subjecting an assembly of the at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond body and a cemented carbide substrate to a high-pressure/high-temperature process at a pressure to infiltrate the at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond body with an infiltrant. The pressure of the high-pressure/high-temperature process is less than that employed in the act of sintering of the plurality of diamond particles.

公开(公告)号：US10508502B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-17

申请号：US16358281

申请日：2019-03-19

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Kenneth E. Bertagnolli ,  David P. Miess ,  Jiang Qian ,  Jason K. Wiggins ,  Michael A. Vail ,  Debkumar Mukhopadhyay

IPC: E21B10/55 ,  E21B10/573 ,  E21B10/46 ,  E21B10/567 ,  E21B10/36 ,  E21B10/56 ,  F16C33/26 ,  B22F7/08 ,  C22C26/00 ,  F16C33/04 ,  B24D18/00 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of fabricating a polycrystalline diamond compact is disclosed. The method includes sintering a plurality of diamond particles in the presence of a metal-solvent catalyst to form a polycrystalline diamond body; leaching the polycrystalline diamond body to at least partially remove the metal-solvent catalyst therefrom, thereby forming an at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond body; and subjecting an assembly of the at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond body and a cemented carbide substrate to a high-pressure/high-temperature process at a pressure to infiltrate the at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond body with an infiltrant. The pressure of the high-pressure/high-temperature process is less than that employed in the act of sintering of the plurality of diamond particles.

公开(公告)号：US10464273B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-05

申请号：US15402925

申请日：2017-01-10

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Kenneth E. Bertagnolli ,  Michael A. Vail ,  Jiang Qian ,  Jason K. Wiggins ,  Mark P. Chapman ,  Arnold D. Cooper ,  Debkumar Mukhopadhyay ,  Amy Leigh Rodriguez ,  Stephen Rudger Adams

IPC: B30B7/04 ,  B30B11/00 ,  B24D18/00 ,  B30B15/34

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to cell assemblies for fabricating superhard materials (e.g., used in a high-pressure cubic press) and methods of using the same. The disclosed cell assemblies include a plurality of internal anvils, at least some of which are positioned internally relative to a cell pressure medium of the cell assembly. Such a configuration for the cell assemblies may enable one or more of intensifying cell pressure, reducing processing time, or reducing costs for fabricating such superhard materials.

公开(公告)号：US10173899B1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-08

申请号：US15065246

申请日：2016-03-09

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Julie Ann Kidd ,  Heather Marie Schaefer ,  Chengkun Xu ,  Jason K. Wiggins ,  Matthew Brown ,  Cody Frisby

IPC: B01J3/00 ,  C22B23/00 ,  E21B10/56 ,  C01B31/06 ,  B24D18/00 ,  B01J3/06

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of fabricating a leached polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) body is disclosed. The PCD body includes bonded diamond grains defining interstitial regions at least a portion of which include at least one interstitial constituent disposed therein. The method includes leaching the PCD body with a leaching agent to remove at least a portion of the at least one interstitial constituent therefrom. The leaching agent includes a mixture having hydrofluoric acid in a first concentration of about 10 weight % to about 50 weight %, nitric acid in a second concentration of about 5 weight % to about 25 weight %, and water in a third concentration of about 25 weight % to about 85 weight %. Further embodiments relate to different leaching methods and different leaching agent compositions.

公开(公告)号：US20160207169A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US15080379

申请日：2016-03-24

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Kenneth E. Bertagnolli ,  Jiang Qian ,  Jason K. Wiggins ,  Michael A. Vail ,  Debkumar Mukhopadhyay ,  Brandon P. Linford

IPC: B24D3/10 ,  E21B10/567 ,  F16C33/04

CPC classification number: B24D3/10 ,  B22F2005/001 ,  C22C26/00 ,  E21B10/567 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/26 ,  F16C2352/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDC”) exhibiting enhanced diamond-to-diamond bonding. In an embodiment, a PDC includes a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table bonded to a substrate. At least a portion of the PCD table includes a plurality of diamond grains defining a plurality of interstitial regions. The plurality of interstitial regions includes a metal-solvent catalyst. The plurality of diamond grains exhibit an average grain size of about 30 μm or less. The plurality of diamond grains and the metal-solvent catalyst collectively exhibit an average electrical conductivity of less than about 1200 S/m. Other embodiments are directed to PCD, employing such PCD, methods of forming PCD and PDCs, and various applications for such PCD and PDCs in rotary drill bits, bearing apparatuses, and wire-drawing dies.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施方案涉及显示增强的金刚石到金刚石结合的多晶金刚石压块（“PDC”）。 在一个实施例中，PDC包括结合到衬底的多晶金刚石（“PCD”）表。 PCD表的至少一部分包括限定多个间隙区域的多个金刚石晶粒。 多个间隙区域包括金属 - 溶剂催化剂。 多个金刚石晶粒的平均粒径为30μm以下。 多个金刚石晶粒和金属 - 溶剂催化剂共同表现出小于约1200S / m的平均导电率。 其他实施例涉及PCD，采用这种PCD，形成PCD和PDC的方法，以及用于旋转钻头，轴承装置和拉丝模具中的这种PCD和PDC的各种应用。