How Much Do You Know About Diamond Drill Bits

08 Jul.,2024

 

How Much Do You Know About Diamond Drill Bits

What Are Diamond Drill Bits Used for&#;


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Polycrystalline diamond drill bit (PDC drill bits) is widely used in petroleum exploration and exploitation, horizontal directional drilling, which greatly improves the construction efficiency as well as drilling speed, and also reduces drilling time and drilling cost.

The development of diamond drill bits in recent years has been particularly dramatic&#;various sizes and types of diamond drill bits as pilot bits used for horizontal directional drilling (HDD). HDD is a trenchless technology that connected with mud motors can achieve higher RPM than a tricone bit.

Directional well drilling is one of the effective technologies to improve the efficiency of petroleum exploration and development, and diamond drill bits play a more and more important role in directional well drilling with their own performance advantages. In order to improve the quality of drilling, it is necessary to improve the research on the drilling trend of diamond drill bits in directional well, and improve the efficiency of directional well drilling through the research on the influence of PDC bit drilling in directional well.

GREAT has experienced engineers who can design different types of diamond drill bits, if you would like to get more information, just feel free to contact us.


How Long Does a Diamond Drill Bit Last?


We all expect the diamond drill bits to have a long service life.

Here are the main factors :

1: The diamond drill bits are not like tricone bits, if the PDC cutters are pretty good, then they can work very long.

2: It is used for suitable drilling formation, so we always ask the customers how many blades they want, what the cutters' sizes are, if they are single row or double row, spiral blade or straight blade if they have any reference pictures so that we can design a diamond bit according to drilling formation. Drilling different formation also has different ROP, runs, footage.

3: Choosing reliable manufacture is the most important for a long working life diamond drill bit.

With the development of science and technology and the continuous innovation of technology, the drilling process has been continuously optimized. In recent years, our company has strengthened the close cooperation with drilling company, optimized the diamond bit according to the targeted design of different blocks and different formation lithology, continuously optimized the diamond drill bit selection, greatly improved the mechanical drilling rate and extended the service life of the diamond PDC bit.


How to Use a Diamond Drill Bit&#;


BRIEF IN GREAT PDC BIT OPERATION MENU

A.The hole preparation

a&#;Make sure the hole is clean and no any junk.

b&#;Run previous bit with junk basket if junking anticipated

B.PDC Bit Preparation  

a&#;Remove bit from packing box.

b&#;Stand bit on wood or rubber cushion - not on steel decking.

c&#;Record bit number.

d) Inspect bit for damage.

e)Screw up proper bit nozzles according to drilling engineer's design.

f&#;Check inside of bit clean and junk free.

C. Making up the bit

a&#;Clean and grease the pin and box.

b&#;Fit bit breaker to bit and engage latch.

c&#;Fit bit breaker in rotary table.

d&#;Torque up with Recommended torques.

D. Tripping in

a&#;Approach casing shoe/obstructions cautiously.

b&#;Ream tight spots - see reaming.

c&#;Last joint - wash to bottom.

d&#;Tag bottom gently with full flow and low RPM.

e&#;Circulate for 5 minutes.

E. Reaming

a&#;Reaming under - gauge holes are not Recommended - only tight spots.

b&#;Full flow.

c&#;Low WOB - 1/10 max. WOB.

d&#;Maintain a low ROP and high RPM

e&#;Avoid high torque.

F. Drilling in

a&#;Low WOB to drill first foot - cutting profile.

G. Making connection

a&#;Full flow until Kelly up.

b&#; Making connection.

c&#;Record pressure on and off bottom.

d&#;Check pump strokes.

H. Drilling ahead

a&#;Find the optimum drilling parameter for each formation within recommended limit - by varying - WOB - RPM - flow. 

     Do not forget and set:

     Soft formation- High ROP increases risk of plugging. Hard stringers- Reduce RPM to avoid overheating. Limit WOB - high WOB shortens bit life.

b&#;Survey - Regular survey recommended.

I. Unplugging

a&#;Blocked waterways - increase in pressure difference off and on bottom.

  - Kick brake.

  - Maintain full flow.

  - Maintain rotation.

b&#;Blocked nozzles - increase in pressure drop off and on bottom.

  - Circulate for 5 minutes.

  - Raise Kelly, allow to fall rapidly - avoid surge.

  - Do not drop bit on bottom.



Where to Buy Diamond Drill Bits&#;


We are a reliable manufacturer of PDC bits (Diamond drill bits ), tricone bits, hole openers/reamers since . Our brand is GREAT which looks like China GREAT WALL and wish to keep it longer and stronger.


Design:
GREAT has a professional team for R&D, production PDC Bits.
An experienced Team of Design Engineers and a deep understanding of elements ensures high-performance PDC Bit designs and manufacture.
Great can keep the secret and patent if our clients supply the drawings.


Manufacture:
Great bits are manufactured in API 7-1 & ISO manufacturing facility.
Blanks are hot forged & heat treated before machining.
The blank machining is done on the world's latest multi-axis CNC Machines from Mazak, Japan.


Quality  test report:
Great Bits are seriously manufactured according to clients' clear target requirements.
All our bits are proved to be with satisfied quality test report from our international markets and domestic.


Strategy:
High quality with the best price is our advantage for long-term cooperation.
Great has gained a high reputation in China and international markets.


Service:
Great staff are with abundant export experience.
Considerate after-sales service.



If you are looking for a quality product, please first take several minutes to get more ideas about GREAT bits. You will find it is a very competitive product.


Drill Bits 101 - Top 3 Things to Know

Drill Bits 101 - Top 3 Things to Know

When it comes to choosing the right drill bit for the job, there are three things to consider; material, coating, and the geometry of the tool. We&#;ll break it all down in a concise way to help clear things up to save you some time.

 

1. Materials

- What&#;s this thing made out of?

The first thing to think about is the composition of the drilling bit. There are three popular composites and they all serve a different purpose.

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1a. High-Speed Steel - The Workhorse

High-Speed Steel (HSS) is the most popular drill bit material for several reasons. High-Speed Steel is readily available, and we have plenty of it right here in the United States. HSS is also extremely versatile. Manufacturers can configure an HSS drill bit for just about any application you can think of.

  • Readily available and inexpensive
  • Good in drill presses and forgiving in a hand-held drill gun
  • Easy to resharpen

1b. M42 Cobalt or HSS with Cobalt Added

M42 Cobalt is high-speed steel with 8-10% Cobalt added in order to increase the hardness and endurance of the tool. You can pretty much expect the same characteristics as a standard HSS drill, but with increased performance across the board.

  1. Will outlast standard HSS tools
  2. Better heat and wear resistance
  3. Easy to resharpen

    1c. Carbide - If Superman was a Drill Bit

    Solid Carbide drill bits are the most expensive but they will outlast other drill bit materials by a longshot.  A Carbide drill will outlast a Cobalt drill by at least twenty times, reducing the cost-per-hole significantly.

    One characteristic of Carbide is that it&#;s brittle, so it won&#;t flex. This makes Carbide a bad choice for hand drilling. If you&#;re running a CNC or frequently use a drilling press, this material is worth the investment.

    Carbide drills allow for a Through Spindle Coolant system or TSC as it&#;s known. In situations where you&#;re drilling deep into very hard materials, the feeding of coolant through the drill allows for better chip evacuation and self-cooling. This also helps to prevent wear, which is nice since TSC drill bits are pricey.

    1. The most expensive in terms of up-front costs

    2. Has the best drill-to-hole ratio

    3. Can be run much faster (three to five times), decreasing the time needed to produce holes

    4. Provides the best heat and chip resistance

    5. Allows for

      Through Spindle Coolant

      system or

      TSC
    6. Will outlast M42 Cobalt by at least a factor of 10-20

     

     

    2. Coatings

    - The protective shield!

    Throw a good coating on any drill bit and you&#;ll completely change its characteristics. Coatings extend tool life and improve cutting performance. We&#;ve selected a few of the most popular coatings to keep things simple, so let&#;s jump in.


    2a. Bright Finish

    Bright Finish is a funny term because these drill bits are actually uncoated. Simply put, this keeps costs down.

    1. Inexpensive

    2. Great for drilling into low-carbon steel and aluminum.


    2b. Black Oxide

    Black Oxide finishes increase lubricity which helps to resist damage from heat and corrosion. Naturally, this also extends the life of the tool. These bits are best for use on ferrous metals.

    1. Inexpensive

    2. More lubricity

    3. Resists oxidation

    4. Heat treatment means 50% longer tool life, over Bright Finish


    2c. Black & Gold

    Black and Gold finish drill bits resist corrosion and breakage while increasing lubricity. These bits are not prone to chipping and flaking.

    1. One of the most popular coatings for HSS Drills

    2. An excellent coating for field techs wanting an excellent all-around drill bit


    2d. TiN or Titanium Nitride

    TiN extends the drill life and is an excellent entry-level coating for machining needs. 

    1. Good entry-level coating for machining
    2. Not meant for hard materials and high heat transfer
    3. Gold finish
    4. For mild steel

    2e. AlTiN or Aluminum Titanium Nitride

    AlTiN is a couple of steps up from TiN, with extended life and performance. An interesting charismatic is that these do not perform well on aluminum since aluminum is part of the coating.

    1. Excellent for wet milling of titanium and high-temp material

      1. Much higher heat tolerance compared to TiN and TiCN.

    2. Good for use applications where chipping isn&#;t an issue

    3. Not great for aluminum drilling

     

     

    3. Geometry 

    Geometry is just as important as the material and coating when it comes to the performance and characteristics of a drill bit. Consider that every manufacturer has its own proprietary configurations so we&#;ll just focus on the general aspects.


    3a. Webbing

    Skinny drill bits snap more easily than thick drill bits. This is where spending a little more money for heavy-duty geometry is nice. That said, there is much more to drill design than the thickness and it&#;s not always a priority but it is a nice thing to be aware of. 


    3b. Length

    A shorter drill bit is more rigid which is ideal so you should always use the shortest drill possible. That said, sometimes you have to use a longer drill bit. In these instances, you should at least use the shortest flute-length (cutting portion) possible. Using a drill with an unnecessary long flute length means that you&#;re choosing to use a less stable drill. This is not advised. The next question to ask is, &#;How much flute length do I need?&#; The rule of thumb for determining this is to take the diameter of the drill bit, double that, and then you&#;ll have the minimal flute length needed above the hole for proper chip evacuation.

    1. Stubbies drills are great in CNC machines

    2. Jobbers are good for use in drill presses and in hand-held drill guns. 

    3. There are many lengths for various applications

    About flute length
    1. Two times the drill diameter in flute length, above the hole is enough
    2. Go too short and chips can pack up inside the flute, causing poor surface finish, hole size, and straightness issues. The drill can even break.

      3c. Drill Point Angle

      About flute length

      There are actually a handful of drill point angles, but 118º and 135º are the two most common. A 118º drilling point is commonly put on lower-cost, general-purpose drill bits. It&#;s suitable for mild steel, aluminum, and other soft metals. On the other hand, 135º is for hardened steel and other tougher materials.


      1. General-Purpose
      2. Mild steels, aluminum, and other soft metals

        1. Hard steels and harder, tougher materials

          3d. Helix Angle (spiral angle)

          A critical feature in twist drills, helix angles determine the process of chip formation. Large helix angles are good at removing soft, long-chipping materials. Small helix angles are good for the removal of hard, short-chipping materials. Note that there is some overlap in how helix angles are categorized.

          10º to  29º
          1. Harder Steels
          2. Aluminum Alloys
          3. Good chip evacuation 
          4. Higher fracture resistance
          5. Better edge strength
            19º to 40º Helix Angles
            1. General Purpose
            2. Fine for most applications
              27º to 45º
              1. Difficult materials
              2. Stainless steel
              3. Low torque requirements and cutting resistance help cut these metal types

                3e. Self-Centering Split Point

                This is an excellent and underappreciated feature in twist drills. A split-point drill bit prevents walking when starting a cut. Without a split-point, technicians would first need to drill pilot holes or use punches in order to start their cuts. This would, of course, take a lot more time and cut into your bottom line.

                1. Prevents walking, especially on a curved surface

                2. Split Points generate less heat and require less force

                3. Most Cobalt and Carbide Drills feature Split Points

                4. Not all HSS drill bits manufacturers feature self-centering split points since it&#;s more expensive to make these cuts. You get what you pay for

                5. Most HSS drill bit manufacturers do not offer self-centering split-points on drill sizes under 1/16&#;

                 

                 

                That Just About Covers It!

                As we said earlier, every manufacturer has its own special sauce when it comes to drill bit design but the high-level points we covered here are universal. We hope that this condensed guide will serve as a foundation and help you understand what to consider when choosing the right drill bits for your upcoming jobs.

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