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Smith Bits Introduces Next Generation Premium PDC Cutter

ONYX II PDC cutter drills 22% more footage at a higher ROP Smith Bits today announced at the Offshore Europe 2011 Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition the availability of its ONYX II* premium polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutter. The ability of this cutter to retain a sharp edge enables …

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Smith Bits Introduces New Drill Bit for Shale Drilling

Smith Bits announced today the release of its Spear* shale-optimized steel body polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bit. The Spear drill bit is specifically designed for shale plays to efficiently drill a curve and a long lateral hole section for faster penetration rates in low hydraulic energy environments. “The Spear bit …

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