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PDC cutters with improved toughness

US5820985A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 1995
Grant dateOct 13, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31678
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A polycrystalline diamond layer attached to a cemented metal carbide structure used as a cutter wherein the cutter has improved toughness or fracture resistance during use through the inclusion of boron, beryllium or the like therein.

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