Optimal rock penetration Extended drilling bit life Impregnated Diamond Core Bit
Rock Type |
Rock Hardness |
Abrasiveness |
Hardness NO. |
Clay,Shale,Ash Stone,Gypsum,Tuff,Serpentinite,Calcite, Coal,Argillite,Volcanics,Sandly Pebble |
Soft |
Medium |
BST 1/3 |
Sandstone,Lithoid Limestone, Limonite |
Medium Soft |
Very High |
BST 3/5 |
Medium Hard Sandstone,Hard Shale, Hard Ash Stone,Dolomitic,Marble,Hard Schist, Hard Streak Stone,Siltstone,Andestite |
Medium |
High |
BST 5/7 |
Peridotite,Gneiss,Limonite | Medium Hard |
Medium High |
BST 7/9 |
Pegmatite,Schist,Norite,Syenite,Gabbro,Peridotite, Grandiorite,Granite,Basalt,Hard Streak Stone |
Hard |
Medium To Low |
BST 9/11 |
Amphibolite,Diorite,Rhyolite,Quartzite | Very Hard | Medium To Low | BST 11 |
Silicious,Hard Sandstone,Rhyolite, Dense Quartzite,Ironstone,Taconite,Jasperite,Chert |
Utral Hard |
Low |
BST 14 |
A Comprehensive Research Report on Composition, Features, and Applications
This research report provides a comprehensive analysis of impregnated diamond core bits, highlighting their composition, distinctive features, and wide-ranging applications. Through an in-depth investigation, this report aims to shed light on the scientific principles underlying the design and functionality of these diamond drilling tools, and their crucial role in the mining and exploration industry.
Introduction:
Impregnated diamond core bits are advanced drilling tools that combine a metal matrix with embedded synthetic diamonds. This report explores the composition of these core bits, emphasizing the scientific principles behind their design and the unique features that set them apart from conventional drilling tools.
Composition and Manufacturing Process:
The core of impregnated diamond core bits consists of a metal matrix, typically composed of tungsten carbide or other hard alloys, and synthetic diamonds. The report delves into the intricate manufacturing process, including high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) techniques employed to impregnate the diamonds within the matrix, ensuring a robust bond and optimal diamond exposure.
Key Features and Advantages:
Impregnated diamond core bits possess several remarkable features that contribute to their superiority in drilling operations. This section highlights their exceptional hardness, abrasion resistance, and thermal stability, enabling them to withstand the demanding conditions encountered during drilling. The report also emphasizes their extended lifespan, precise core sampling capabilities, and versatility in various geological formations.
Working Principles and Mechanisms:
The report elucidates the working principles of impregnated diamond core bits, elucidating the mechanical and thermal processes involved in their operation. It explores the interaction between the embedded diamonds and the geological formations, emphasizing the cutting efficiency facilitated by the diamonds' hardness and cutting edges, supported by the matrix's stability.
Applications in Mining and Exploration:
Impregnated diamond core bits find extensive applications in the mining and exploration industry, as emphasized in this section. Their adaptability to diverse rock types enables efficient core sampling in mineral exploration, geological surveys, and resource evaluation. The report showcases their significance in accurately extracting intact core samples for detailed analysis and decision-making in mining operations.