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IADC Bit Types and Classification

The document presents classification systems for drill bits used in oil and gas drilling. It describes the IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors) classification system which codes drill bits based on series, type, features, and formations. Bits are coded based on factors like bearing type, features, cutter type, body material, cross-section profile, hydraulic design, cutter size, and density. Examples of codes are provided to illustrate how the classification systems work.

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IADC Bit Types and Classification

The document presents classification systems for drill bits used in oil and gas drilling. It describes the IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors) classification system which codes drill bits based on series, type, features, and formations. Bits are coded based on factors like bearing type, features, cutter type, body material, cross-section profile, hydraulic design, cutter size, and density. Examples of codes are provided to illustrate how the classification systems work.

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IADC CLASSIFICATION OF DRILL BITS

Numerous types of drill bits are available, i.e. the largest manufacturer makes 34 types and 33 sizes and many more on request - Confusing.

Classification of RCB
Code: 5 2 2 R

1. Series
2. Type 3. Feature

4. Feature (2)

FEATURES
Standard Roller Bearing Roller Bearing Air Cooled Roller Bearing Gauge Protected Sealled Roller Bearing Sealled Roller Bearing Gauge Protection Sealed Friction Bearing Sealed Friction Bearing Gauge Protection

IADC BIT CLASSIFICATION FORM

Directional

SERIES

FORMATIONS Soft formations with low compressive strenght and high drillability Medium to med-hard formations with high compressive strenght Hard semi-abrassive and abrassive formations Soft formations with low compressive strenght and high drillability Soft formations with low compressive strenght Medium hard formations with high compressive strenght Hard semi-abrasive and abrassive formations Extremely hard and abrasive formations

TYPES

5
Insert Bits

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Milled-Tooth Bits

Other

FEATURE (2)
CO DE A B C D E F G H I J K L M Jet deflection Extra gauge/body protection Center jet Deviation control Extended jets FEATURE Air application CO DE N O P O R S T U V W X Y Z Chisel insert Conical insert Other insert Reinforced welds Standard steel teeth FEATURE

Example
Code: 5 2 2 R

5 = code for "insert bits 2 = code for "soft to medium formation 2 = code for "roller bearing air cooled R = code for "reinforced welds"

Classification of Drag Bits


Code: M 5 8 2
1. Cutter type and body material, 2. Cross-section profile, 3. Hydraulic design, 4. Cutter size and density

First code designations are D M S T Natural diamond/matrix body Polycrystalline diamond cutters/matrix body Polycrystalline diamond cutters/steel body Thermally stable polycrystalline diamond cutters/matrix body O Other

Second code designations are 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. long taper/deep cone long taper/medium cone long taper/shallow or no cone (parabolic) medium taper/deep cone medium taper/medium cone medium taper/shallow or no cone(rounded) short taper/deep cone (inverted) short taper/medium cone short taper/shallow or no cone (flat)

Third code designations are 1. bladed/changeable jets 2. bladed/fixed ports 3. bladed/open throat 4. ribbed/changeable jets 5. ribbed/fixed ports 6. ribbed/open throat 7. open face/changeable jets 8. open face/fixed ports 9. open face/open throat 10. alternative codes 1. radial flow 2. cross flow 3. other

Fourth code designations are


1. Cutter size: large, medium and small 2. Cutter density: light, medium and heavy

Example
Code: M 5 8 2 M code for polycrystalline diamond cutters/matrix body 5 code for "medium taper/medium cone 8 code for "fixed ports/open face 2 code for "medium cutter size/light cutter density

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