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Drag-type drill bit

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6591638
A drag-type drill bit is described comprising: a bit body having an operating end face; and a multiplicity of superhard cutting elements interlocked to the body. The cutting elements define a multiplicity of cutting areas dispersed over the operating end face of the bit body in a pattern adapted to cause the cutting areas to cut an earth formation to a desired three-dimensional profile as the bit body is rotated, the cutting areas having back rake angles which become more negative with distance from the profile.
Assignee:
NL Industries, Inc., New York, NY
Patent Number(s):
US 4660659
OSTI ID:
6591638
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English