Reed-Hycalog PDC Bit Technology Manual
Table of Contents
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Introduction
Purpose of the Manual
PDC Bit Applications
PDC Bit Nomenclature
1. The Company
1.1 Brief Company History
1.2 Chronology of Significant Events
2. PDC Cutting Mechanism
2.1 PDC Cutting Action
2.2 Self-sharpening Wear
3. Materials and Processes
3.1 Cutter Technology
3.2 Bit Technology
4. Components
4.1 PDC
4.2 Posts
4.3 Inclined Posts
4.4 Cylinder Cutters
4.5 Gauge Protection Inserts
4.6 Diamond Impregnated Studs (Impregs)
4.7 Nozzles
5. PDC Bit Design
5.1 Profile
5.2 Profile Examples
5.3 Cutters
5.4 Hybrid Bits
5.5 Bit Body
5.6 Blades
5.7 Bit Gauge
5.8 Bi-centric and Eccentric Bit Designs
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5.9 Hydraulics and Bit Design
6.Manufacturing
6.1 Steel Bodied Bits
6.2 Matrix Bodied Bits
7. Quality System
7.1 H ycalog Quality Policy
7.2 H ycalog Quality System
7.3 Specific Laboratory PDC Quality Tests
7.4 H ycalog Quality Certification
7.5 Closing the Quality Loop
8. PDC Bit Applications
8.1 Economics
8.2 Geology
8.3 Well Logs
8.4 R ock Strength Analysis
8.5 Hydraulics
8.6 Other Considerations
9. PDC Bit Running
9.1 R unning Procedure
9.2 Factors Related to Terminating a Bit Run
9.3 Dull Grading a PDC Bit
9.4 Customer Report
9.5 Summary
9.6 Terms Related to Running Bits
10. Hycalog Bit Styles
10.1 PDC Bit Selection Guidelines
11. Glossary