What factors influence the choice of drilling bit material and hardness?

Hardness: The hardness of the formation directly affects the degree of wear of the drill bit. Hard strata need high hardness, good wear resistance of the bit; soft strata can choose a slightly lower hardness, good toughness of the bit.

Stratum composition: Different mineral composition of the stratum on the drill bit wear mechanism is different. For example, strata with high sand content will easily wear out the drill bit, so it is necessary to choose a good wear-resistant drill bit.

Stratigraphic structure: Stratigraphic layers and fissures are prone to bias abrasion of the drill bit, so it is necessary to choose a drill bit with good anti-bias abrasion performance.

Nature of drilling fluid: The density, viscosity and solid phase content of the drilling fluid will affect the wear of the drill bit.

Commonly used drill bit materials and their characteristics

Carbon steel drill bits: Cheap, but poor hardness and wear resistance, mainly used in soft formations.

Alloy steel bits: Higher hardness and wear resistance than carbon steel bits, suitable for general formations.

Carbide drill bits: high hardness and good abrasion resistance, suitable for hard formations and complex formations, but more expensive.

Consider the influence of drilling parameters. Excessive drilling pressure and high rotational speed will easily lead to premature wear or breakage of the drill bit, which should be considered comprehensively.

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