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Metal cutting tools utilizing gradient composites

US4368788A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 1980
Grant dateJan 18, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22F2999/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A rolling cutter drill bit is disclosed having cutters manufactured by powder metallurgy techniques, said cutters having gradient composite metallic structures in the cutting areas arranged to reduce or eliminate physical and metallic discontinuities and stress risers.

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