摘要:
A polycrystalline diamond layer attached to a cemented metal carbide structure used as a cutter in a drill bit wherein the cutter has improved toughness or fracture resistance during use through the inclusion of boron, beryllium or the like therein.
摘要:
A diamond cutting element for use on an earth boring drill bit, such as a rotary drag bit. The cutting element is predominately comprised of a diamond cutting structure attached to either a reduced-volume substrate or directly to a bit body, optionally using a carrier structure mounted to the bit body. With such a configuration, stress between dissimilar materials, such as the substrate and the cutting structure, is reduced or entirely eliminated. Moreover, only the diamond cutting structure contacts the formation during drilling, resulting in lower friction, lower temperatures and lower wear rates of the cutting elements. The diamond cutting structure may also be polished and include one or more internal passageways that extend into the diamond through which fluids may be passed to transfer heat from the cutting element during drilling.
摘要:
A drill bit employing selective placement of cutting elements engineered to accommodate differing loads such as are experienced at different locations on the bit crown. A method of bit design and cutting element design to achieve optimal placement for maximum ROP and bit life of particularly suitable cutting elements for a given bit profile and design, as well as anticipated formation characteristics and other downhole parameters.
摘要:
A cutting element for use in drilling subterranean formations. The cutting element includes a superabrasive table between about 0.070 inch and 0.150 inch thickness, mounted to a supporting substrate. The superabrasive table includes a two-dimensional cutting face having a cutting edge along at least a portion of its periphery, and a rake land extending forwardly and inwardly from the cutting edge at an angle of between about 10.degree. and 80.degree. to the longitudinal axis of the cutting element for a width, measured along the surface of the rake land, of not less than about 0.050 inch. The interface between the superabrasive volume and the substrate, taken to the rear of the cutting edge, is located no less than about 0.015 inch to the rear of the cutting edge.
摘要:
A polycrystalline diamond layer attached to a cemented metal carbide structure used as a cutter wherein the cutter has improved toughness or fracture resistance during use through the inclusion of boron, beryllium or the like therein.
摘要:
A drill bit employing selective placement of cutting elements engineered to accommodate differing loads such as are experienced at different locations on the bit crown. A method of bit design and cutting element design to achieve optimal placement for maximum ROP and bit life of particularly suitable cutting elements for a given bit profile and design, as well as anticipated formation characteristics and other downhole parameters.
摘要:
A drill bit, process of drilling, and method of manufacturing the same are provided wherein the drill bit has a bit body defining a radially extending waist and a plurality of cutting elements proximate the waist. The waist has an outer diameter less than an outer diameter defined by a plurality of outermost cutting elements. The difference in outer diameters between the waist and the outermost cutting elements is determined by the thickness of filter cake that forms on the wall of a wellbore, such that the waist of the bit does not contact the filter cake during the drilling process.
摘要:
A method for making an earth boring drill bit which includes an outer shell having an external surface adapted to carry cutting elements and a unitary shank and bit core which is fitted into the outer shell. The shell and bit core are threadably engaged with one another or are interferingly engaged. The shell and bit core may be welded, secured with brazing alloys or with high temperature adhesives. In one embodiment, a ridge formed on the shank is received in a groove formed on an interior surface of the shell to prevent relative rotational movement of the shank and shell during drilling. In another embodiment, the shell is formed using matrix infiltration techniques. After the shell is formed, it is heated to braze cutters thereto. While still hot from the brazing process, the shell and shank are fitted together. After cooling the shell contracts to form heat shrink connection between the shell and the shank.
摘要:
A drill bit employing selective placement of cutting elements engineered to accommodate differing loads such as are experienced at different locations on the bit crown. A method of bit design and cutting element design to achieve optimal placement for maximum ROP and bit life of particularly suitable cutting elements for a given bit profile and design, as well as anticipated formation characteristics and other downhole parameters.
摘要:
A drill bit for drilling subterranean formations includes a device to provide a "universal" effect between the shank and crown for self alignment of the crown with the bore hole in the formation. The bit is suitable for down-hole assemblies configured for straight drilling, directional drilling and navigational drilling. The device can be incorporated into both drag bits and roller-type "rock" bits. Preferred embodiments include a flexible sub connecting the crown to the shank portion and having reduced stiffness relative to the drill string. Alternatively, a spherical universal joint or trunnion type universal is used. Replaceable lugs increase durability and reliability of the universal. The device equalizes the loads on cutters while reducing wear, average loads, and impact loads on cutters. Bore hole diameter and chatter of the bit in the bore hole are reduced, promoting maximum efficiency and rate of penetration as wobble and precession are minimized.