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Thick pointed superhard material

US8109349B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2007
Grant dateFeb 7, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/5676
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In one aspect of the invention, a high impact resistant tool includes a superhard material bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planar interface. The superhard material has a substantially pointed geometry with a sharp apex having a radius of curvature of 0.050 to 0.125 inches. The superhard material also has a thickness of 0.100 to 0.500 inches thickness from the apex to a central region of the cemented metal carbide substrate.

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