A Complete Guide To The Most Sought-After Drilling Bit Type - PDC

Over the years, mankind has toiled hard to come up with effective tools for making holes, however, one drilling bit - the PDC bit has been the undisputed king in the field of oil & gas ever since it came into existence. PDC bits revolutionised economical drilling.

Before we get into the details, let’s take a look at what PDC bits actually are. Deriving their name from polycrystalline diamond cutters, PDC bits are designed to withstand the effects of extreme heat, impact, and abrasion that come as a result of drilling through hard formations such as a rock.

As far as the cutting structure is concerned, most high performance PDC bit designs have a seemingly simple but complex structure which drives the performance of a bit. Additionally, for the bit to function properly, the cutters are aligned into two rows to ensure that the cutting structure remains intact.

Coming down to the bit body, it is made up of specialised hardened steel and usually has the material ‘tungsten carbide’ on the outer surfaces. For this reason, PDC bits are often mistaken for TCI drill bits as well. One significant reason why PDC bits have been gaining all this popularity is that these can be designed with an infinite combination of variables to suit the individual needs of different applications.

Rockpeker is known for designing and manufacturing high-performance PDC bits at the most affordable prices. Along with serving the oil & gas industry, they also have an exclusive range of products and accessories for the construction & HDD industry. These include pilot bits, PDC reamers, VRS reamers, centralisers & stabilisers, reamers for soft formations, fly cutters with replaceable carbide picks, subs, crossovers, jetting assembly, and more. Feel free to browse through the website for more information. You can also write to them directly at bits@rockpecker.com in case of a query.