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Hybrid drill bit having increased service life

US9782857B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2015
Grant dateOct 10, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/20
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of improving the service life of a drill bit comprises creating a weldment between load bearing portions of the drill bit where the weldment has a preselected root gap greater than about 25 mils and a preselected root face greater than about 25 mils, and where the weldment has a material property greater than the materials being joined.

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