Smith Bits Introduces Next Generation of Spear Bits for Unconventional Shale Plays
Steel-body PDC bits optimized for curve and lateral drilling performance Smith Bits, a Schlumberger company, today released its next-generation Spear* shale-optimized steel-body PDC (polycrystalline diamond compact) drill bit tailored for unconventional shale plays. “With the introduction of the Spear PDC bits into the shale plays in 2011, our customers saw …
Baker Hughes Offers Highly Accurate PDC Drill Bits
The Talon™ 3D high-efficiency vector-accurate PDC bit shortens the time it takes to drill a well and offers Baker Hughes’ customers the directional control necessary to drill curve and lateral sections in a single run. “Operators want to drill quickly and accurately so they can stay on plan,” says Scott …
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 …