CORE BIT

Technical Selection Sheet

DRILLING PARAMETERS* Choosing the right bit is an important decision it has a direct impact on productivity. To select the right bit, use bit selection criteria to estimate RPM in relation t BIT RPI which diamond tool is perfectly adapted to the type of job that needs to be done. Since we offer a wide range of diamond tools to complement all your 6 in./min. drilling needs, we also encourage you to discuss your situation with one of our sales representatives to get the tools you really need.
AWL BWL NWL HWL PWL 225 215 210 180 160 1,400 1,300 1,250 1,100 950

VERY HARD

SOFT

ANDESITE DOLOMITE GREENSTONE SERPENTINE SHALE

HARD

MEDIUM

EXTREMELY

GABBRO DIORITE GNEISS GRANITE HEMATITE BASALT

GNEISS PEGMATITE QUARTZ PORPHYRY SILCIFIED ROCK

CHERT IRONSTONE JASPERITE GLASSY QUARTZITE RHYOLITE TACONITE

DRILLING PARAMETERS*
BIT RPI
6 in./min.

* These recommendations are made as suggestions.

T XTREME

T XTREME 4 - 6

RPM in relation to penetration (in./min.)

WATER FLOW
Very hard to extremely hard and competent

T XTREME 6 - 9 T XTREME 9 - 11

Hard to hard a compe

Water Flow Imp. Gal./min. (litres/min.)

SHARK 1

HARD

VERY HARD

ANDESITE DOLOMITE GREENSTONE SERPENTINE SHALE

HARD

MEDIUM

EXTREMELY

GABBRO DIORITE GNEISS GRANITE HEMATITE BASALT

SHARK 2

GNEISS PEGMATITE QUARTZ PORPHYRY SILCIFIED SHARK ROCK

CHERT IRONSTONE JASPERITE GLASSY QUARTZITE RHYOLITE TACONITE

AWL BWL NWL HWL PWL

225 215 210 180 160

1,400 1,300 1,250 1,100 950

AWL BWL NWL HWL

3-4 (14 - 18) 5-6 (23 - 27) 6-8 (27 - 36) 8-9 (36 - 41) 10 - 11 (45 - 50)

4-5 (18 - 2

6-8 (23 - 3

* These recommendations are made as suggestions.

8-9 (36 - 5

TREME 4 - 6

SHARK 6

WATER FLOW
TYPE
Very hard to extremely hard and competent

SHARK

10 - 1 (45 - 5

SHARK 7 SHARK ADVANCED 7

T XTREME 6 - 9 T XTREME 9 - 11

Hard to very hard and competent

PWL Other
6-8 (27 - 36) 7 - 10 (32 - 45) 12 - 14 (54 - 64) 14 - 16 (64 - 73) 15 - 17 (68 - 77)

12 - 1 (55 - 6

Water Flow Imp. Gal./min. (litres/min.)

SHARK ADVANCED 8 SHARK 10 SHARK 12

AWL BWL NWL HWL PWL

3-4 (14 - 18) 5-6 (23 - 27) 6-8 (27 - 36) 8-9 (36 - 41) 10 - 11 (45 - 50)

4-5 (18 - 23) 6-8 (23 - 36) 8-9 (36 - 50) 10 - 12 (45 - 54) 12 - 13 (55 - 60)

K2

SHARK 6

VULCAN

SHARK 15
SHARK 7 SHARK DEEP HOLE7APPLICATIONS VULCAN 16mm IS AVAILABLE IN EVERY MATRIX FOR ADVANCED SHARK ADVANCED 8 SHARK 10

FORDIAS CORE BIT PRODUCT LINE

SHARK 15

APPLICATIONS VULCAN 16mm IS AVAILABLE IN EVERY MATRIX

SHARK

The Shark core bit series offers a matrix composition that is designed to drill through precise types of ground.

SHARK ADVANCED

Shark Advanced core bits drill through precise types of grounds and are designed to work with powerful drills.

VULCAN

Vulcan core bits are designed for deep hole applications with their greater diamond impregnation height.

T XTREME

T Xtreme core bit are versatile because every matrix is designed to drill through a wide range of ground types.

RHINO

Rhino reaming shells use quality diamonds that are cast into a resistant matrix to maintain a full gauge hole and stability.

GATOR

Gator casing shoes are a cost efficient solution for drilling in overburden.

MATRIX WEAR PROFILE ANALYSIS

NEW IMPREGNATED BIT

IDEAL WEAR

Even wear, completed up to the carbide with the diamonds evenly worn.

CONSUMED BIT

Impregnated bit consumed perfectly and out of the hole.

3
CRACKS IN THE WATER WAYS
Cracks on the sides of the water ways.

DIAMONDS OVERLY EXPOSED

The matrix wears too fast before the diamonds have worn out. The diamonds pop out prematurely, thus reducing the life of the bit.

CORE BIT POLISHED OR GLAZED

BURNT CORE BIT

Bit is completely melted and destroyed.

CAUSED BY :

CAUSED BY :

Drilling pressure too high for the speed of rotation. The water flow is too low. The use of high series bit (matrix too soft). Increase speed of rotation and reduce the drilling pressure. Increase the water flow. Change the bit for a lower series (harder matrix).

The drilling pressure is too low for the speed of rotation. The water flow is too high. Using a low series bit for the ground (matrix too hard). Sharpen the bit. Reduce the rotation speed and increase drilling pressure. Reduce water flow. Select a bit from a higher series (softer matrix).

Ran out of water. The operator forgot to open the water valve. Increase water flow. Check if the pump is working well. Check the rods for leaks in the joints. Confirm whether the inner tube is too long and adjust, if necessary.

CAUSED BY :

SOLUTIONS :

Too much weight on the bit. Dropped the rods. The inner tube was dropped in a dry hole. The bit was crushed by the foot clamp or rod holder. Take some weight off the bit (hold-back). If it is a dry-hole, send the tube back with the wireline.

SOLUTIONS :

SOLUTIONS :

SOLUTIONS :

LOSS OF INSIDE DIAMETER

Wear of inside diameter and inside ringing.

LOSS OF OUTSIDE DIAMETER

Wear of outside diameter and outside ringing.

INSIDE WEAR PATTERN

10

OUTSIDE WEAR PATTERN

Wear of the bit towards outer diameter.

1 1

CAUSED BY :

Vibration. Rotation speed too high. Water flow too low. Cave in, the hole was reamed. Increase water flow. Reduce rotation speed. Check the diameter of reaming shell. Add drilling fluids (to reduce vibration).

Drilling pressure too high for the rotation speed. Core left in the hole had to be drilled. Very broken ground. Decrease drilling pressure. Increase rotation speed. Check the core barrel. Add drilling fluids (fractured ground).

SOLUTIONS :

SOLUTIONS :

SOLUTIONS :

SOLUTIONS :

Increase rotation speed. Reduce drilling pressure. Change for a lower series core bit (harder matrix). Increase water flow. Check the length of the inner tube.

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