Diamond Bits
Core drilling bits The bit is the most complicated of the diamond tools because so many factors influence its performance and life. It is important to gather as much data as possible in regards to the formation to be drilled. | ||
DIAMOND DRILL BITS | Series | |
TC (tungsten carbide) | RV100 | |
PCD bits (poly-crystalline diamond) | RV200 | |
Directional wedging (bits and tools) | RV300 | |
Impregnated bits | RV400 | |
Surface set bits | RV500 | |
Reamers | RV600 | |
Casing shoes | RV700 | |
Specials | RV800 | |
Types of bits | ||
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TC (Tungsten carbide) | very soft ground conditions | |
PCD/TSD (Poly-crystalline diamond/thermally stable polycrystalline diamond) | soft to medium hard; course grained; abrasive; or fractured ground conditions | |
Surface set | soft to medium hard; course to fine grained; abrasive to non abrasive; or fractured to competent ground conditions | |
Impregnated | soft to very hard; course to fine grained; abrasive to non abrasive; or fractured to competent ground conditions |