18 1/2" (470mm) PDC Drill Bit for Oil & Gas Drilling - High Efficiency Rock Breaking in Ultra-Hard Formations

PDC Bit Series for High-Efficiency Rock Breaking
June 24, 2025
Category Connection: Tricone Rock Drill Bits
Brief: Discover the 18 1/2" (470mm) PDC Drill Bit, designed for high-efficiency rock breaking in ultra-hard formations during oil & gas drilling. Featuring advanced cutter layouts and optimized nozzle designs, this drill bit enhances drilling speed and cutting removal.
Related Product Features:
  • Suitable for improving ROP in soft formations with optimized cutter layouts.
  • Enhanced drilling efficiency and cuttings removal with shaped cutter designs.
  • CFD-optimized nozzles and junk slots for faster cutting movement.
  • High-strength steel body with thinner blades to prevent formation contact.
  • 0.8mm relieved gauge for precise drilling performance.
  • Drop-in cutters on gauge pads for improved stability.
  • Up-drill cutters on gauge pads for versatile drilling applications.
  • Dual-row cutting structure with 4D-shaped cutters for superior rock breaking.
FAQs:
  • What formations is the 18 1/2" PDC Drill Bit suitable for?
    This drill bit is ideal for soft formations and ultra-hard formations, enhancing ROP and drilling efficiency.
  • How does the cutter layout improve drilling efficiency?
    The optimized shaped cutter layout improves drilling efficiency and cuttings removal, ensuring smoother operations.
  • What is the recommended top-buckle torque for this drill bit?
    The recommended top-buckle torque is set according to the joint's inner and outer diameter, referencing API7G standards.