Aegis
3D-printed armor
Drill with 400% more erosion resistance and 40% more blade strength than other bit materials.
HyperBlade
Hyperbolic diamond element bit
Withstands formation transitions
Thicker, precision-molded diamond table makes the Hyper element more durable
Increases ROP by 21%
Hyper element minimizes the effect of bit balling by creating small cuttings chips with its hyperbolic geometry
For soft and plastic formations
The distinctive hyperbolic shape delivers a more positive rake that cuts 20% deeper into rock
Hyperbolic shape and armored cutting edge increase ROP and maintain steerability in plastic formations
The HyperBlade bit is the latest advancement in 3D PDC bit technology from Smith Bits, a Schlumberger company. It incorporates the Hyper hyperbolic diamond cutting element developed by Schlumberger to meet specific challenges that operators encounter while drilling soft and plastic formations, while adding to an industry-leading portfolio of bits with unique cutting elements.
In soft and plastic formations, cutting efficiency can be compromised with flat PDC cutters due to severe bit balling as long ribbons of cuttings material pack off the bit cutting structure. The Hyper element minimizes the effect of bit balling by creating small cuttings chips with its hyperbolic geometry, giving the resulting HyperBlade bit improved ROP of more than 21% on average, as compared with flat PDC cutters.
HyperBlade
Hyperbolic diamond element bit
8,234,463
feet drilled
1,085
Runs
17
Countries
Leading 3D element design produces application-specific advantages
The distinctive hyperbolic shape delivers a more positive rake that cuts 20% deeper into rock compared with flat PDC cutters. A thicker, precision-molded diamond table makes the Hyper element tougher and more durable. And the armored cutting edge withstands formation transitions.
Bit balling is mitigated by a combination of the hyperbolic shape and the chip-breaking profile at the center of the element, which improves cuttings removal. This also helps the HyperBlade bit maintain steerabilty with better tracking.
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