PDC sensing element fabrication process and tool
US8695729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49002
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A Polycrystalline Diamond Compact (PDC) cutter for a rotary drill bit is provided with an integrated sensor and circuitry for making measurements of a property of a fluid in the borehole and/or an operating condition of the drill bit. A method of manufacture of the PDC cutter and the rotary drill bit is discussed.
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