System and method of configuring drilling tools utilizing a critical depth of cut control curve
US9650835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/04
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of determining a critical depth of cut of a drill bit comprises selecting a radial swath associated with an area of a bit face of a drill bit. The method further comprises identifying a plurality of cutting elements disposed on the bit face that each include at least a portion located within the radial swath. The method also comprises identifying a depth of cut controller (DOCC) disposed on the bit face and configured to control a depth of cut of the portions of the plurality of cutting elements located within the radial swath. The method additionally comprises calculating a critical depth of cut associated with the radial swath and DOCC based on a depth of cut associated with each portion of the plurality of cutting elements located within the radial swath and controlled by the DOCC.
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