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Tools for percussive and rotary crushing rock drilling provided with a diamond layer

US5335738A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1991
Grant dateAug 9, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/5735
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rock bit button of cemented carbide for percussive or rotary crushing rock drilling. The button is provided with a layer of diamond produced at high pressure and high temperature in the diamond stable area. The cemented carbide has a multi-phase structure having a core that contains eta-phase surrounded by a surface zone of cemented carbide free of eta-phase.

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