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Superabrasive cutting element having an asperital cutting face and drill bit so equipped

US7048081B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2003
Grant dateMay 23, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2235/5472
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A superabrasive cutting element for use with a drill bit for drilling subterranean formations and having a superabrasive table, or cutting face, in which a conglomerate of superabrasive particles is dispersed and bonded, or sintered, and in which at least one exposed cutting region of the superabrasive table develops a rough, asperital surface for improving the cutting efficiency of the drill bit, particularly in but not limited to relatively hard, relatively nonabrasive formations. The superabrasive table may include superabrasive particles of substantially differing size, or quality or a combination of differing size and quality. A rotary drill bit including cutting elements embodying the present invention is also disclosed.

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