Design, Fabrication and Field Test Performance of Slug-Type Diamond Compacts Oil Bits

Abstract

As part of the General Electric Company’s efforts to obtain design and application data for oil and gas well drill bits using the STRATAPAX(T) blank product, a series of slug-type bits were fabricated and tested in both the laboratory and field. This paper describes the design and fabrication techniques employed. Field test data and results are presented and a summary of design modifications and improvements incorporated in the newest bit is included.