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Cutting element

US6068072A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 1998
Grant dateMay 30, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/573
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A novel cutting element is disclosed as comprised of at an attachment body and a cutting face, where said attachment body is attached to said cutting face via a high temperature braze joint, the attachment body defining a projection and a grooved area, where said grooved area is disposed between the projection and the cutting face, the resultant cutting element providing both enhanced wear characteristics and stability.

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