Schlumberger Introduces Armor Cladding Alloy for Drill Bits
Smith Bits, a Schlumberger company, today introduced Aegis* armor cladding that significantly improves bit body design flexibility and erosion resistance, increasing rate of penetration (ROP) and bit durability for longer runs. Composed of a proprietary tungsten carbide material, Aegis cladding increases bit erosion resistance by 400% and strength by 40% …