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Rotary drill bit with abrasion and erosion resistant facing

US4884477A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1988
Grant dateDec 5, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12458
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A rotary drill bit is provided for boring earth formations which includes a bit blank and a metal matrix secured to the blank. The metal matrix includes a filler material dispersed therein. Cutting elements are mounted on the exterior face of the bit, and substantially all of the exposed internal and external surfaces of the bit are coated with an erosion and abrasion resistant hardfacing material bonded to the metal matrix.

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