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Tools for cutting rock drilling

US5217081A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1991
Grant dateJun 8, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C29/08
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rock bit insert of cemented carbide for cutting rock drilling. The insert is provided with one or more bodies or layers of diamond or cBN produced at high pressure and high temperature in the diamond or cBN stable area. The body of cemented carbide has a multi-structure containing eta-phase surrounded by a surface zone of cemented carbide free of eta-phase and having a low content of cobalt in the surface and a higher content of cobalt next to the eta-phase zone.

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