Abstract:
Methods of forming bit bodies for earth-boring bits include assembling green components, brown components, or fully sintered components, and sintering the assembled components. Other methods include isostatically pressing a powder to form a green body substantially composed of a particle-matrix composite material, and sintering the green body to provide a bit body having a desired final density. Methods of forming earth-boring bits include providing a bit body (52) substantially formed of a particle-matrix composite material and attaching a shank to the body. The body is provided by pressing a powder to form a green body and sintering the green body. Earth-boring bits include a unitary structure substantially formed of a particle-matrix composite material . The unitary structure includes a first region configured to carry cutters and a second region that includes a threaded pin. Earth-boring bits include a shank attached directly to a body substantially formed of a particle-matrix composite material.
Abstract:
Methods for welding a particle-matrix composite body (120) to another body (154) and repairing particle-matrix composite bodies (120) are disclosed. Additionally, earth-boring tools (110) having a joint that includes an overlapping root portion and a weld groove having a face portion with a first bevel portion and a second bevel portion are disclosed. In some embodiments, a particle-matrix bit body (120) of an earth-boring tool (100) may be repaired by removing a damaged portion, heating the particle-matrix composite bit body (120), and forming a built-up metallic structure thereon. In other embodiments, a particle-matrix composite body (120) may be welded to a metallic body (154) by forming a joint, heating the particle-matrix composite body (120), melting a metallic filler material forming a weld bead and cooling the welded particle-matrix composite body (120), metallic filler material and metallic body (154) at a controlled rate.
Abstract:
Trépan de type tournant pour forer des formations souterraines, présentant des zones ou composants comportant des surfaces présentant une surface à adhérence relativement faible, de préférence non mouilable à l'eau, sur au moins une de ses parties et traitement de surface exposée du corps de trépan ou d'un autre composant de trépan est plaquée, recouverte ou traitée autrement pour procurer une surface à adhérence relativement faible, de préférence non mouilable à l'eau, et procédé de réalisation dudit trépan.
Abstract:
Earth-boring tools for drilling subterranean formations include a particle-matrix composite material comprising a plurality of silicon carbide particles dispersed throughout a matrix material, such as, for example, an aluminum or aluminum-based alloy. In some embodiments, the silicon carbide particles comprise an ABC-SiC material. Methods of manufacturing such tools include providing a plurality of silicon carbide particles within a matrix material. Optionally, the silicon carbide particles may comprise ABC-SiC material, and the ABC-SiC material may be toughened to increase a fracture toughness exhibited by the ABC-SiC material. In some methods, at least one of an infiltration process and a powder compaction and consolidation process may be employed.
Abstract:
Earth-boring tools for drilling subterranean formations include a particle-matrix composite material comprising a plurality of silicon carbide particles dispersed throughout a matrix material, such as, for example, an aluminum or aluminum-based alloy. In some embodiments, the silicon carbide particles comprise an ABC-SiC material. Methods of manufacturing such tools include providing a plurality of silicon carbide particles within a matrix material. Optionally, the silicon carbide particles may comprise ABC-SiC material, and the ABC-SiC material may be toughened to increase a fracture toughness exhibited by the ABC-SiC material. In some methods, at least one of an infiltration process and a powder compaction and consolidation process may be employed.
Abstract:
Methods for welding a particle-matrix composite body (120) to another body (154) and repairing particle-matrix composite bodies (120) are disclosed. Additionally, earth-boring tools (110) having a joint that includes an overlapping root portion and a weld groove having a face portion with a first bevel portion and a second bevel portion are disclosed. In some embodiments, a particle-matrix bit body (120) of an earth-boring tool (100) may be repaired by removing a damaged portion, heating the particle-matrix composite bit body (120), and forming a built-up metallic structure thereon. In other embodiments, a particle-matrix composite body (120) may be welded to a metallic body (154) by forming a joint, heating the particle-matrix composite body (120), melting a metallic filler material forming a weld bead and cooling the welded particle-matrix composite body (120), metallic filler material and metallic body (154) at a controlled rate.
Abstract:
Methods of forming earth-boring rotary drill bits (50) include providing a bit body (52), providing a shank(70) that is configured for attachment to a drill string, and attaching the shank to the bit body. Providing a bit body includes providing a green powder component having a first region (54) having a first composition and a second region (56) having a second, different composition, and at least partially sintering the green powder component. Other methods include providing a powder mixture, pressing the powder mixture to form a green component, and sintering the green component to a final density. A shank(70) is provided that includes an aperture (72), and a feature(60) is machined in a surface of the bit body. The aperture is aligned with the feature, and a retaining member (80) is inserted through the aperture. An earth-boring bit includes a bit body comprising a particle-matrix composite material including a plurality of hard particles dispersed throughout a matrix material. A shank is attached to the bit body using a retaining member.
Abstract:
Methods for welding a particle-matrix composite body (120) to another body (154) and repairing particle-matrix composite bodies (120) are disclosed. Additionally, earth-boring tools (110) having a joint that includes an overlapping root portion and a weld groove having a face portion with a first bevel portion and a second bevel portion are disclosed. In some embodiments, a particle-matrix bit body (120) of an earth-boring tool (100) may be repaired by removing a damaged portion, heating the particle-matrix composite bit body (120), and forming a built-up metallic structure thereon. In other embodiments, a particle-matrix composite body (120) may be welded to a metallic body (154) by forming a joint, heating the particle-matrix composite body (120), melting a metallic filler material forming a weld bead and cooling the welded particle-matrix composite body (120), metallic filler material and metallic body (154) at a controlled rate.