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When Every Run CountsTM

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An ESCO® Oil & Gas Company

Ulterra designs and

manufactures high-

performance PDC bits and

downhole tools for the

global oil and gas industry.

When Every Run Counts, you need a

drilling-focused partner like Ulterra whose

sole purpose is matching the right PDC

bit with the right application to lower your

drilling costs.

Named “the fastest growing drill bit

company” by a prestigious oilfield

research company, Ulterra is the bit

supplier of choice when drillers require

a partner with unmatched credibility and

a commitment to excellence. Ulterra

is unique by its flexibility to changing

industry dynamics and its ability to

respond to a customer’s specific

applications with customized solutions.

Its strength resides in the experience and

wisdom culled from industry veterans,

designing high-quality, high-performance

PDC bits for a global market.

When Every Run Counts, operators

count on Ulterra.

ULTERRA Advantages

• Fast and effective customer response

• Drilling focused

• Modern manufacturing facilities

• Consistent quality

• Outstanding PDC bit performance

• Talented PDC experts

• Advanced engineering tools for cost-effective applications

2 Field Engineering

3 Design Engineering

4 PDC Cutter Technology

5 PDC Bit Technology

6 Steel Body PDC Drill Bits

7 Matrix Body PDC Drill Bits

8 TorkBuster | Trugauge

9 Inertia Friction Reduction Tool

10 PDC Optional Features

11 Product Size, Type, Availability

12 API Bit Tolerances TFA Values of Common Nozzle Sizes API Recommended Make-Up Torques

13 PDC Dull Grading

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ULTERRA Design Engineering

3D Solid Modeling Design - Ulterra design engineers use

3D modeling design tools (CAD) to accelerate design and to

insure that high quality precision is built into every bit. Once the

designer’s intent is verified, an automated process creates the

drawing packages for production. This state-of-the-art design

tool guarantees unmatched precision and design repeatability

for a bit built now or in the future.

Computational Fluid Dynamics - To reduce the tendency

for bit balling and to reduce erosion of the bit body, Ulterra

Engineers utilize CFD analysis to balance fluid flow , cutter

cooling and erosion in each of their bit designs.

Blade Strength Calculation - Each bit design undergoes a

mathematical process to optimize blade strength and geometry.

Physical & geometrical characteristics of each blade are

adjusted to optimize blade integrity and cuttings flow.

Work Curve Analysis - Each bit undergoes an analysis of

individual cutter work load to reduce cutter imbalance. Cutter

configuration is then designed to distribute work evenly among

the cutters to increase a bits drilling efficiency.

ULTERRA Field Engineering

Ulterra places applications engineers close to the

customer at the district level to ensure customer

requirements are fully understood and products

deliver the desired results.

Performance Database - Ulterra’s proprietary Performance

Database captures well and offset runs information to put vital

information at our engineer’s and sales team’s fingertips.

Ulterra RAP - Run Analysis reports put vital performance information

into our customer’s hands recapping recent performance of our bits

and ensuring the value of continuous product improvement in your

drilling Application.

Rock Analysis - Ulterra’s Rock Destruction Analysis tool helps our

sales and Applications engineers better understand our customer’s

challenging drilling environment to ensure proper application of our

latest technologies.

Cypher Application Database - Cypher captures analytical

knowledge of drilling applications and defines the goals of

engineering projects in terms of customer needs

Performance Chart Maker - Ulterra’s PCM is unrivaled in the

industry. This tool allows fast analysis of Ulterra’s product vs. our

competition to ensure product performance and delivering superior

value to our customers.

Ulterra places applications engineers close to the

customer at the district level to ensure customer

requirements are fully understood and products

deliver the desired results.

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ULTERRA PDC Bit TechnologyULTERRA PDC Cutter Technology

The Ulterra LightSpeed cutter development

process assures our customers receive the

most advanced cutter technology in very bit

they order.

Abrasion Resistance

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Actual West Texas field tests drilling identical formations illustrate LightSpeed XTi cutters (right) are significantly more impact resistant than earlier generation cutters.

LightSpeed is the exclusive process Ulterra developed to

ensure you always receive the latest generation cutter – the

lifeblood of any high performing PDC bit. The responsiveness

and flexibility inherent in LightSpeed means Ulterra can

consistently deliver the most reliable PDC bits in the market,

often well before the competitors have completed field trials.

That means you are assured that every bit arriving on your

location will be a new design customized for your application.

No longer do you have to wait for an overstocked inventory

to be whittled down before receiving the most advanced

technology.

What’s more, Ulterra has been recognized as having not

only the fastest, but the most thorough and quality-focused

testing procedure in the industry. The result is two families of

PDC cutters engineered for specific applications. This tool

allows fast analysis of Ulterra’s product vs. our competition to

ensure product performance and delivering superior value to

our customers.

LightSpeed MAGNUM delivers exceptional impact resistance for extended reach and similarly demanding drilling applications.

LightSpeed NITRO offers the utmost in abrasion resistance, making it ideal for hard-rock and high-temperature drilling, particularly in the shale plays.

CounterForceTM

A patent pending PDC bit technology which utilizes a unique cutter configuration to lower bit reactive torque and vibration, dramatically improving drilling efficiency. Unlike traditional PDC bits, the cutters of this step-change advancement work together to lower lateral vibration and increase crack propagation. The CounterForce cutting structure is engineered to slice through rock while maintaining a more consistent torque signature thus increasing stability and ROP.• Reduced torque and vibration• Improved drilling efficiency• Improved directional performance• Higher ROP

FastBackFastBack’s unique shape gets the blade out of the way and the cutters deep into formation. Instead of limiting PDC bits by the weaknesses of the materials, FastBack strategically aligns their strengths, each component enhances the others. The body material maximizes strength without restricting the cutting action or evacuation. Advanced surface coatings provide maximum erosion control without sacrificing strength. Hydraulic pathways have ultimate flexibility to enable extreme ROP. All of which converge on driving all available drilling energy into premium diamond cutters application optimized through Ulterra’s industry-leading LightSpeed™ cutter testing program. The result—another stepchange in Ulterra’s front-running reliability and ROP.• Energy focused on the cutters drills faster with lower WOB• Wide open blade structure provides optimal hydraulics• Quality-focused design and process ensures industry-leading reliability• Materials used deliver consistent performance

VCL TechnologyUlterra’s Vertical-Curve-Lateral Technology effectively combines high instantaneous drilling rates with superb directional control to consistently enable multiple directional well segments to be drilled in a single run. The VCL Performance Package delivers smooth torque response without the depth of cut and ROP-limiting “technology” common to conventional directional bit designs. In a host of applications throughout North America and elsewhere, bits with the VCL Performance Package routinely deliver smoother, and fewer, slides, superb directional control and the opportunity to drill multiple well segments without tripping. • High ROP across multiple directional segments• Reduced trips• Improved sliding efficiency• Excellent tool face control

Heavy Oil Grade TechnologyHeavy Oil Grade matrix body PDC bits are designed to drill long distances with excellent steerability, repeatability and backreaming capability. The bit’s abrasion-resistant, XT cutters optimize diamond exposure to the formation to protect the bit body; improve ROP, and enable the bit to remain in the hole longer. Enhanced hydraulics and a step-down feature behind each blade prevent sand and debris build-up and help ensure accurate steerability over the entire lateral length, even in the most unconsolidated sands. A strengthened gauge pad and robust backreaming feature ensure trouble-free backreaming while maintaining the original gauge diameter specifications.• Abrasion resistant• Higher ROP• Enhanced steerability

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ULTERRA Matrix PDC Drill Bits

Premium PDC Cutters - Advanced line of PDC cutters that

utilize cutting-edge technology and custom designs provide

the ideal combination of aggressiveness and durability for a

specific application.

Stable Low-Torque Design - Engineered cutter configuration

limits bit vibration, providing a quality hole right on target.

Abrasion Resistant Face Powder - Tungsten-carbide

powder is placed on areas of a bit body most likely to suffer

accelerated wear and erosion. Bits run longer and are coming

out of the hole repairable.

Enhanced Hydraulics Computational Fluid Dynamics

- optimizes nozzle placement, flow balance and cuttings

evacuation to maximize bit cleaning, cutting cooling and

reduced body erosion.

Engineered Cutter Configuration - Work curves, generated

by an engineering software, display a bit’s cutter load and it’s

work-rate relative to the entire cutting structure. This software

helps designers balance a bit’s cutter work- load, reducing

accelerated wear and impact loading damage.

ULTERRA Steel Body PDC Drill Bits

Premium PDC Cutters - Advanced line of PDC cutters that

utilize cutting -edge technology and custom designs provide

the ideal combination of aggressiveness and durability for a

specific application.

High Blade Standoff - Premium alloy steel body with

exceptional toughness enables these bits to have higher

blade standoff and larger junk slot areas than equivalent

matrix designs. These bits deliver a high ROP in non-abrasive

applications.

Proprietary Hardfacing - Enhanced bit durability is provided

from extremely wear-resistant hardfacing applied to areas

susceptible to wear and erosion.

Enhanced Hydraulics - Computational Fluid Dynamics

optimizes nozzle placement, flow balance and cuttings

evacuation to maximize bit cleaning, cutting cooling and

reduced body erosion.

Integrated Body - Achieves short makeup lengths with one

piece construction.

Engineered Cutter Configuration - Work curves, generated

by an engineering software, display a bit’s cutter load and it’s

work-rate relative to the entire cutting structure. This software

helps designers balance a bit’s cutter work- load, reducing

accelerated wear and impact loading damage.

Proprietary mold technology, fully integrated

manufacturing, application specific matrix

blends and premium cutter offerings define

the performance of our Matrix product

line. With application-specific, field-proven

designs, our premium matrix body PDC bits

are designed for traditional, rotary, motor

and directional applications in both soft and

hard rock formations.

Our steel body product line drills harder, firmer formations at a

higher rate of penetration than conventional PDC products. The

shankless, single piece bits feature a flat profile that optimizes

depth-of-cut from bit center to gauge. These versatile bits drill

from surface to TD.

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ULTERRA Inertia™ Friction reduction Tool

• Reduced reactive torques

• Improved tool-face control

• Faster ROP

• Added lateral vibration to drill string enhances weight transfer to bit and drilling efficiency

• Lower pressure drop allows utilization of multiple tools

• Zero mud pulse eliminates MWD frequency interference

• Robust design and all metal construction insures industry leading operating life and high temperature capability

ULTERRA Torkbuster®

• Improved stability, reduced stick-slip

• Smoother reactive torque in BHA

• Improves bit life and ROP

• Extends PDC bit range

• Enhances directional control

• Reduces BHA fatigue

The INERTIA tool generates lateral vibration into the

drill string to reduce friction. Its ability to add friction-

reducing vibration into a drill string can enhance weight

transfer to the bit, alleviate torque and drag effects in

the string and aid in drilling efficiency.

Ulterra’s unique TorkBuster tool dramatically

reduces bit related torque and stick-slip

problems adding significant efficiency to

drilling operations.

The INERTIA tool requires a much lower pressure to operate, up to ten times lower pressure

drop than competitive tools. Thanks to INERTIA, running multiple vibration tools at problem

areas throughout your drill string is possible. Its unique design generates energy without

restricting pressure pulses, eliminating concerns with MWD frequency interference. In addition,

its robust all-metal construction will provide industry leading operating life.

In today’s extended reach highly deviated drilling applications, the complexity of the well path

and increased drill string friction often impede a driller’s ability to drill efficiently. The inability to

slide, drill fast and achieve targets cost time and money. The fully compatible INERTIA Tool

stimulates the drill string, increasing drilling efficiency and extending reach in lateral intervals.

ULTERRA TruGauge

Short near bit stabilizer designed specifically for to

achieve a better quality well bore by reducing hole

spiraling and increasing directional control by changing

the location of the BHA contact points.

• Removes bit related Stick-Slip and improves bit stability

• Allows use of more aggressive/efficient cutting structures

• Improves bit life and ROP

• Allows harder formations to be drilled with PDC bits

• Allows easier control of directional assemblies

• Reduces fatigue on BHA components

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ULTERRA Product NomenclatureULTERRA PDC Optional Features

Load LimitersTCI inserts reduce depth of cut and minimize torque variations

Casing Drill Out TCI positioned to enhance bit’s casing drilling capability

Double Row Cutters Row of back-up cutters

Extended Gauge Longer gauge than standard for greater stability

Number of Blades

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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Fixed PortsOpen areas to improve hydraulics in bit designs with space limitations

In-gauge PDCFlush mounted PDC cutter positioned in gauge for added protection drilling abrasive applications.

Short Gauge Shorter gauge than standard for enhanced steerability

Up Drill Cutters PDC cutter positioned to enhance bit’s movement when tripping out of the hole.

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Bit size in diameter

Size (in.) mm4.125 105

4.500 114

4.625 117

4.750 121

5.250 133

5.500 140

5.875 149

6.000 152

6.125 155

6.250 159

6.500 165

6.625 168

6.750 171

7.875 200

8.375 213

8.500 216

8.750 222

9.500 241

9.875 251

10.625 270

11.000 279

12.250 311

13.125 333

13.500 343

13.750 374

14.750 374

16.000 406

17.500 444

18.500 470

26.000 660

8.75 (222) U616S

Ulterra Premium Product

Cutter Size (mm)

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16

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Features

Load Limiters

Casing Drill Out

Double Row Cutters

Extended Gauge

Fixed Ports

In-Gauge PDC

Short Gauge

Up Drill Cutters

Applied TechnologiesCounterForce™

FastBack

HOG Technology

VCL Technology

Bit Body Material

Matrix

Steel

Ulterra’s design catalog has over 3,000 unique part numbers

with products ran in every major market around the world.

We are constantly increasing our capacity to build premium

bit PDC bits that are exactly what YOU need.

Bit OD (in.) API REG Connection (in.)

Bit Sub OD (in.)

Make-up torque (min.) (ft. lb.)

Make-up torques (max.) (ft. lb.)

3 1/2 - 4 1/2 2 3/8 REG 3 1,800 2,0003 1/8 2,400 2,7003 1/4 3,100 3,400

4 17/32 - 5 2 7/8 REG 3 1/2 3,100 3,4003 3/4 4,600 5,1003 7/8 4,700 5,100

5 1/32 - 7 3/8 3 1/2 REG 4 1/8 5,200 5,7004 1/4 6,300 6,9004 1/2 7,700 8,400

7 13/32 - 9 3/8 4 1/2 REG 5 1/2 12,500 13,7005 3/4 16,500 18,100

6 17,600 19,3006 1/4 17,800 19,500

9 13/32 - 14 1/2 6 5/8 REG 7 1/2 37,100 40,8007 3/4 37,900 41,600

8 38,200 42,0008 1/4 38,500 42,400

14 9/16 & larger 7 5/8 REG 8 1/2 48,300 53,1008 3/4 57,700 63,500

9 60,000 66,0009 1/4 60,400 66,5009 1/2 60,900 67,000

API Recommended Make-Up Torques

ULTERRA PDC Dull GradingULTERRA Reference Section

Nozzle Size *

Number of Nozzles

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 87 .0376 .0752 .1127 .1503 .1877 .2255 .2631 .3007

8 .0491 .0982 .1473 .1963 .2454 .2945 .3435 .3927

9 .0621 .1242 .1864 .2485 .3106 .3728 .4249 .4970

10 .0767 .1534 .2301 .3060 .3835 .4602 .5369 .6136

11 .0928 .1856 .2784 .3712 .4640 .5568 .6496 .7424

12 .1104 .2209 .3313 .4418 .5522 .6627 .7777 .9073

13 .1296 .2592 .3889 .5185 .6481 .7777 .9073 1.0370

14 .1503 .3007 .4510 .6013 .7517 .9020 1.0523 1.2026

15 .1726 .3451 .5177 .6903 .8629 1.0354 1.2080 1.3806

16 .1963 .3927 .5890 .7854 .9817 1.1781 1.3774 1.5708

18 .2485 .4970 .7455 .9940 1.2425 1.4910 1.7395 1.9880

20 .3068 .6136 .9204 1.2272 1.5340 1.8408 2.1476 2.4544

22 .3712 .7424 1.1137 1.4849 1.8561 2.2273 2.5986 2.9698

24 .4418 .8836 1.3254 1.7671 2.2089 2.6507 3.0925 3.5343

TFA Values of Common Nozzle Sizes

Bit Size (in.) OD Tolerances (in.)6-3/4 and smaller -0.015 to + 0.00

6-25/32 to 9 -0.020 to + 0.00

9-1/32 to 13-3/4 -0.030 to + 0.00

13-25/32 to 17-1/2 -0.045 to + 0.00

17-17/32 and larger -0.063 to + 0.00

API Bit Tolerances

1: Inner Cutting Structure

2: Outer Cutting Structure

3: Primary Dull CharacteristicBC – Broken Cutter*BT – Broken Teeth*BU – Balled upCR – CoredCT – Chipped Teeth/CuttersDEL – Delaminated CutterER – ErosionHC – Heat CheckingJD – Junk Damage LT – Lost Teeth/CuttersPN – Plugged NozzleRO – Ring OutSP – Spalled CutterWO – Wash OutWT – Worn Teeth

4: Location of Primary CharacteristicWhen the primary dull characteristic has been determined, enter the main location of this characteristic. For example, if WT is the primary dull condition and it occurred mostly on the shoulder on the bit, enter S into the field.

A – All Areas C – Cone G – Gauge N – Nose S – Shoulder

The inner cutting structure consists of the inner 2/3 of the bit diameter whereas the outer consists of the final 1/3. A general rule of thumb is the inner number represents the cutters inside the nose and the outer represents those outside.

5: Bearing Seals (XXX for PDC. Only used for roller cone)

6: Amount Under GaugeThe gauge section of the dull grading system is represented by either IN or an integer representing 1/16” under gauge beginning at number 1.

IN means that the bit is still at full gauge.A value of 1 equals 1/16” under gaugeA value of 2 equals 1/8” under gaugeA value of 3 equals 3/16”, etc...

7: Other / Secondary Dull Characteristic In cases where there are multiple dull characteristics present on a bit, the “other” field can be used.After the primary dull characteristic has been determined, find the secondary condition and enter its code in the field. If there is no other dull condition, enter NO into the field.

8: Reason Bit Was PulledBHA – Change the bottom hole assemblyDMF – Down hole motor failureDTF – Down hole tool failureDSF – Drill string failureDST – Drill stem testDP – Drill PlugCM – Condition MudCP – Core PointFM – Formation changeHP – Hole problemsLIH – Left In HoleLOG – Run logsPP – Pump PressurePR – Penetration RateRIG – Rig repairTD – Total/Casing DepthTW – Twist OffTQ – TorqueWC – Weather Conditions

Inner Outer Dull Characteristics

Location Bearing Seals

Gauge Other Dull Characteristics

Reason Pulled

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Cone

Nose

Shoulder

Gauge

Rating for both inner and outer cutting structure is given in a scale of 1 to 8.0 – no lost or worn cutters1 – 1/8 of cutter’s diamond table is worn8 – no effective diamond table left

INNER

OUTER

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