Oil & Gas
Shale & Oilfield Bits
- Target Spec: 1913 / 1613 Leached
- Feature: Micro-crack resistance
- Usage: Matrix & Steel PDC Bits
Geothermal
High-Temp Hard Rock
- Target Spec: 1919 / 1616 Deep Leached
- Feature: Heat resistant (>300°C)
- Usage: Basalt & Granite Bits
Mining & Tunneling
Heavy Impact Tools
- Target Spec: 1304 / Dome Inserts
- Feature: Anti-chipping tip
- Usage: Roof bolt bits & picks
HDD & Water Well
Civil Infrastructure
- Target Spec: 1308 / 1613 Standard
- Feature: High wear-life efficiency
- Usage: Hole openers & reamers
Formation Selection Quick Guide
| Formation |
Strength |
Main Hazard |
Recommended Spec |
| Soft (Shale, Clay) |
< 50 MPa |
Low ROP / Balling |
1913 / 1919 Flat |
| Medium (Sandstone) |
50 – 120 MPa |
Abrasion Wear |
1613 / 1313 Leached |
| Hard (Limestone, Dolomite) |
120 – 200 MPa |
Impact Chipping |
1613 Heavy Chamfer |
| Ultra-Hard (Granite, Basalt) |
> 200 MPa |
Thermal Delamination |
Deep Leached / Shaped Cutters |
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