摘要:
A hardmetal composite used as wear-resistant surfaces and inlays in earth-engaging equipment includes more than one hardphase. At least one hardphase has a high average particle size, for example, from 100 μm to 2000 μm. The hardphases vary in terms of particle size, hardness, and binder content, and at least one hardphase includes a particulate constituent capable of plastic deformation that comprises at least 1% residual porosity.
摘要:
A drill bit configured for use in horizontal directional boring includes a spoon-shaped body with a rearwardly angled or inclined arcuate front end face that widens from a leading edge to a trailing edge in a circumferential direction, the front face sloping rearwardly from a leading side surface to a trailing edge in a circumferential direction, the leading and trailing side surfaces extending rearwardly in from the front end face. The leading side surface is wider than the trailing side surface. In one configuration, the front end surface and leading side face are each provided with a plurality of carbide inserts or studs which may be arranged in a row.
摘要:
A fixed-cutter drill bit for boring through earth has a body made predominately of high strength steel with thin erosion and abrasion resistant surfaces integrally formed in the steel in areas likely to encounter abrasive or erosive conditions. The drill bit may be formed by a rapid solid state densification (RSSDPM) process. The drill bit combines the high strength of conventional steel bits with design freedom and hardness equal to or greater than conventional matrix bits. Due to the manner in which the hard particles, such as tungsten carbide, are integrally held in a steel matrix, aggressive fluid hydraulics may be employed with the drill bit without unduly limiting the performance of the drill bit.