Improving the Performance of a Drilling Bit - PDC

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The best way to extract the best performance out of a drilling bit, or any tool for that matter, is to reduce the damage. As far as working with a PDC drill bit is concerned, reducing the PDC cutter damage can go a long way.

Here are some ways in which you can reduce the PDC cutter damage:

  • Even the high-quality PDC cutters encounter maximum damage on hard impact with the whole bottom, shortening the life of the PDC drill bit. This can be avoided by using an automatic driller for placing the bit in contact with the bottom.
  • Another way you can reduce the PDC cutter damage is by maximizing flow rates as it is a known fact that frictional heat that produces because of lack off cooling can cause great damage to the PDC blade and cutter.

Detecting and fixing an issue of unstable bit rotation at an early stage is also a great way of ensuring that the PDC bit continues to work well for a longer period of time. You know the bit needs to be checked for potential issues when you experience any or all of the following conditions:

  • Large fluctuations in the WOB
  • Increase in cycling torque or surface torque fluctuation
  • A major drop in the ROP

While keeping a check on the factors that affect the life of the drill bit, you can enhance the bit performance by maximizing the ROP. This can be best done by minimizing the WOB in the upper section of the production hole.

When buying drill bits, make sure you choose a manufacturer that offers the best quality drill bits at the most reasonable price. Rockpecker is one of the best oil and gas drill bit manufacturers in the UK. Our designs are backed by various methods to simulate drilling and make sure our bits have optimum performance. We also offer ready designer support and worldwide shipping. For more information, feel free to browse through the website.