Smith Bits: Launches AxeBlade Ridged Diamond Element Bit
AxeBlade – A drill bit with unique ridge-shaped cutting elements reduces drilling costs by improving Smith Bits, a Schlumberger company, announced today the release of the AxeBlade* ridged diamond element bit, which incorporates new-geometry Axe* ridged diamond elements across the bit face. AxeBlade bits improve rate of penetration (ROP) in …
Technology Roundtable: Drill Bits
1. The crash in the oil price has had a major impact on global oil and gas projects. Russia has also had to deal with sanctions and the exchange rate drop. What impact has this had on Russian demand for drill bits? How are you dealing with the situation? Halliburton: …
Tercel Oilfield Products: Launches MicroCORE Drill Bit Cutting System
Tercel Oilfield Products today announced the release of the Patented MicroCORE™ Cutting System, its newest PDC Drill Bit innovation. The MicroCORE cutting system is a revolutionary PDC drill bit design that redistributes high energy consumption from the center of the drill bit to the more efficient areas of the cutting …
Schlumberger Introduces StingBlade Conical Diamond Element Bit
Drill bits with Stinger elements across the bit face increase run length and rate of penetration while improving steering in directional applications. Smith Bits, a Schlumberger company, announced today the introduction of StingBlade* conical diamond element bit. StingBlade bits increase run length and rate of penetration (ROP) while delivering improved …
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 …