Method for drilling with a fixed bladed bit
US8714285B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B10/5735
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A downhole fixed bladed bit comprises a working surface comprising a plurality of blades converging at a center of the working surface and diverging towards a gauge of the bit, at least one blade comprising a cutting element comprising a superhard material bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planer interface, the cutting element being positioned at a positive rake angle, and the superhard material comprising a substantially conical geometry with an apex comprising a curvature.
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