摘要:
A rotary drag bit includes a bit body having a face and an axis, a plurality of blades extending radially and longitudinally outward from the face, and at least one split cutter set. The split cutter set includes a plurality of cutters, where at least two of the cutters are primary and/or kerfing cutters located on different blades of the plurality of blades. The pair of primary and/or kerfing cutters of the split cutter set may be located substantially the same radial distance from a center line, or axis of rotation, of the bit and located at substantially the same longitude, or elevation, on the bit as one another, or follow substantially the same rotational or helical cutting path as each other. In addition, at least one backup cutter may be located substantially the same radial distance from a center line, or axis of rotation, of the bit and located at substantially the same longitude, or elevation, on the bit as one or both primary and/or kerfing cutters, or follow substantially the same rotational or helical path as one or both of the primary and/or kerfing cutters. The cutters of a split cutter set may be configured and oriented to provide improved bit life and reduced stress on the cutters. Other embodiments of rotary drag bits are also provided, including methods therefor.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for reaming or enlarging a borehole using a bi-center bit with a stability-enhanced design. The cutters on the pilot bit section of the bi-center bit are placed and oriented to generate a lateral force vector longitudinally offset from, but substantially radially aligned with, the much larger lateral force vector generated by the reamer bit section. These two aligned force vectors thus tend to press the bit in the same lateral direction (which moves relative to the borehole sidewall as the bit rotates) along its entire longitudinal extent so that a single circumferential area of the pilot bit section gage rides against the sidewall of the pilot borehole, resulting in a reduced tendency for the bit to cock or tilt with respect to the axis of the borehole. Further, the pilot bit section includes enhanced gage pad area to accommodate this highly-focused lateral loading, particularly that attributable to the dominant force vector generated by the reamer bit section, so that the pilot borehole remains in-gage and round in configuration, providing a consistent longitudinal axis for the reamer bit section to follow.
摘要:
A drill bit having a bit body includes a blade face surface on at least one blade extending longitudinally and radially outward over a face of the bit body. The blade face surface of the at least one blade includes a contact zone and a sweep zone. The sweep zone rotationally trails the contact zone with respect to a direction of intended bit rotation about a longitudinal axis of the bit body provides reduce rubbing contact when engaging with a subterranean formation.
摘要:
An earth-boring bit comprising a bit body configured at its upper extent for connection into a drillstring. A selected number of fixed blades extend downward from the bit body and a selected number of rolling cutters are mounted for rotation on the bit body. A plurality of rolling-cutter cutting elements are arranged on each rolling cutter and a plurality of fixed-blade cutting elements are arranged on each fixed blade. The selected number of fixed blades exceeds the selected number of rolling cutters by at least one.
摘要:
A drill bit that includes a boss extending rotationally forward of at least one blade thereof in a gage region of a bit body for increasing stability and reducing impact shock caused by a lateral imbalance force acting on the bit while drilling a subterranean formation is disclosed. The boss includes a circumferential bearing surface that rotationally precedes a circumferential bearing surface of the at least one blade. A drill bit that includes a boss having a nozzle port extending therein is also disclosed.
摘要:
A fixed cutter rotary drill bit having gauge cutting elements at large back rake angles are disclosed. The gauge is located at the outer diameter side wall portion of the bit that extends from the cutting end. The gauge and its cutting components contact the side wall of the bore hole during drilling operations. The gauge cutting elements may be configured at a back rake angle in a range of about 40° to 70°.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for reaming or enlarging a borehole with enhanced stability. A pilot stabilization pad (PSP) having an axially and circumferentially tapered entry surface and a circumferential transition surface thereabove is employed to enhance the transition from the smaller diameter borehole to be enlarged while accommodating the side force vector generated by the cutting assembly used to effect the enlargement. In addition, one or more eccentric stabilizers are employed above the reaming apparatus to laterally or radially stabilize the bottomhole assembly, which may comprise either a straight-hole or steerable, motor-driven assembly.
摘要:
A rotary drag bit for drilling subterranean formations includes a bit body having a face extending from a centerline to a gage. A plurality of blades may be disposed on the face, and may generally extend radially outwardly toward the gage. The bit may further include a plurality of discrete impregnated cutting posts, each of which may extend outwardly from an associated blade. Each discrete impregnated cutting post angles generally toward a front edge of the associated blade and generally toward the intended direction of rotation of the bit. The rotary drag bit may further include a plurality of matrix pockets disposed on the blades. The discrete impregnated cutting posts may be housed within corresponding matrix pockets.
摘要:
An earth-boring tool having at least one cutting element with a multi-friction cutting face provides for the steering of formation cuttings as the cuttings slide across the cutting face. The multi-friction cutting element includes a diamond table bonded to a substrate of superabrasive material. The diamond table has a cutting face formed thereon with a cutting edge extending along a periphery of the cutting face. The cutting face has a first area having an average surface finish roughness less than an average surface finish roughness of a second area of the cutting face, the two areas separated by a boundary having a proximal end proximate the tool crown and a distal end remote from the tool crown.
摘要:
An earth-boring bit comprising a bit body configured at its upper extent for connection into a drillstring. A selected number of fixed blades extend downward from the bit body and a selected number of rolling cutters are mounted for rotation on the bit body. A plurality of rolling-cutter cutting elements are arranged on each rolling cutter and a plurality of fixed-blade cutting elements are arranged on each fixed blade. The selected number of fixed blades exceeds the selected number of rolling cutters by at least one.