Research & Development

Click to download detailed technical papers on PDC drilling.

The Role of Diamond Surface and Intrinsic Contaminants on Sintering of Polycrystalline Diamond Compacts (PDC) by M. Vail (2003).

Effects of Design and Processing Parameters on Performance of PDC Drag Cutters for Hard-Rock Drilling by J.L. Wise, D.W. Raymond, C.H. Cooley, and K. Bertagnolli (2002).

Polycrystalline Diamond Compact (PDC) Design Methodology Utilizing Strain Energy Capacity by K.E. Bertagnolli and C.H. Cooley (2001).

Understanding and Controlling Residual Stresses in Thick Polycrystalline Diamond Cutters for Enhanced Durability by K.E. Bertagnolli and R. Vale (2000).