Abstract
This paper traces the development of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bits from their introduction in 1973. Such design features as body materials, crown profiles, cutter density, and cutter exposure and their effect on bit performance are discussed. In addition, the paper reviews various aspects of bit applications engineering, including bit hydraulics, drilling fluids, directional behavior, and formation types.
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