5 blades 12 1/4 inch PDC drill bit
Polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bits deliver premium performance and durability for a wide range of standard drilling applications. These matrix- and steel-bodied bits incorporate the
latest cutter technology, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), enhanced hydraulics, and various structure geometries to maximize ROP.
Matrix-body bit
Matrix-body PDC bits are commonly preferred over steel-body bits for environments in which body erosion is likely to cause a bit to fail. For diamond-impregnated bits, only matrix-body
construction can be used.
Steel-body bits
The strength and ductility of steel give steel-bit bodies high resistance to impact loading. Steel bodies are considerably stronger than matrix bodies.A beneficial feature of steel bits is
that they can easily be rebuilt a number of times because worn or damaged cutters can be replaced rather easily. This is a particular advantage for operators in low-cost drilling
environments.
IADC classification:PDC bits
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A
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B
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C
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D
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Bit body
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Formation type
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Cutting structure
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Bit profile
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"M"
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Matrix
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1
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very soft
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2
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PDC 19mm
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1 Short fishtail
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3
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PDC 13mm
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"S"
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Steel
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4
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PDC 16mm
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2
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soft
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2
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PDC 19mm
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2 Short profile
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"D"
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Diamond
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3
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PDC 13mm
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4
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PDC 16mm
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Example
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3
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soft to medium
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2
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PDC 19mm
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3 Medium profile
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M
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Matrix
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3
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PDC 13mm
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4
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Medium
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4
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PDC 16mm
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3
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PDC 13mm
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4
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medium
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2
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PDC 19mm
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4 Long profile
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4
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Long profile
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3
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PDC 13mm
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4
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PDC 16mm
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