Advantages of Steel Based PDC Drill Bits

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PDC drill bits are typically available in two styles – matrix-based and steel-based. As far as steel’s metallurgical properties are concerned, it can withstand high impact loads but needs protective features to keep it from abrasion and corrosion. [Steel based PDC drill bits]0 are manufactured by machining the steel bars per design. The most significant advantage of using steel-based bits over matrix-based bits is that the former is relatively larger than the latter and also incorporates greater height into features such as blades.

Some other advantages of steel drill bits are

  • The steel-bit bodies offer high resistance to impact loading
  • These are considerably stronger than matrix bodies
  • It boosts the possibilities of creating complex bit profiles and hydraulic designs
  • The worn or damaged cutters of a steel based PDC bit can be replaced easily, and therefore, the bits can be rebuilt multiple times
  • These are the best choices particularly for low-cost drilling environments

The recent improvements in hard-facing materials have helped steel based PDC drill bits become extremely well protected with materials offering high resistance against abrasion and erosion. In addition to that, the range of economic applications suitable for steel body PDC bits have also seen an amazing growth. Some of the most important factors that you shouldn’t forget to consider before using or designing a PDC bit include bit design principles, bit profile, bit configurations, bit hydraulics, bit economics, bit classification, and understanding of operating practices and conditions your PDC bit will be exposed to.

The type of drill bits manufactured by Rockpecker in the UK are equipped with hardened alloy steel base material, high-performance PDC cutters, gauge protection, carbide and diamond, carbide/diamond-based shock studs, and threaded carbide nozzles for flushing. The best part is our products are available to be shipped worldwide. When you choose to buy drilling tools such as PDC bits and hole openers from a reliable manufacturer such as Rockpecker, you can always get these features changed and modified to suit your requirements. You can also contact us for [custom designed hole openers]0.

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References:

PDC bit design - PetroWiki. (2020). Retrieved 10 September 2020, from https://petrowiki.org/PDC_bit_design