Tungsten Carbide Hardfacing PDC Rock Drill Bit | API Connection for Abrasive Formations

Standard Thread Types

  • API Regular: 2 3/8 REG, 3 1/2 REG, 4 1/2 REG (other sizes available)

Custom threads available upon request

Blade Count

  • 3, 4, 5, 6 blades (configurable based on formation hardness)

Recommended Formation

  • Soft to medium (F < 6) – for 51–102mm bits
  • Medium to hard (6 ≤ F ≤ 10) – for 127–171mm bits
  • Hard to very hard (F > 10) – for 191–216mm bits
  • Highly abrasive / extremely abrasive – for 244–350mm bits

Primary Applications

  • Geothermal exploration (high temperature, volcanic abrasive formations)
  • Mining exploration (core drilling, blast holes)
  • Civil engineering & infrastructure (pile foundations, mixed formations)
  • Geological exploration (deep and variable subsurface conditions)
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Tungsten Carbide Hardfacing PDC Rock Drill Bit

Ni-WC Plasma Arc Welded · Thermally Stable PDC Cutters · Extended Bit Life

Tungsten Carbide Hardfacing PDC Rock Drill Bit
⚡ Extreme Abrasive Formations
🔩 Ni-WC Hardfacing
⏱️ 15–20 Day Lead Time
📏 51–350mm Custom

In demanding drilling environments, every unexpected bit trip costs time, manpower, and profit.

Chenghui’s Tungsten Carbide Hardfacing PDC Rock Drill Bit is engineered specifically for highly abrasive and hard formations where conventional bits fail prematurely. By combining premium thermally stable PDC cutters with Ni-WC plasma arc welded hardfacing protection, this bit dramatically improves wear resistance, gauge retention, and overall drilling efficiency.

If your operations involve geothermal wells, mining exploration, infrastructure foundations, or complex geological drilling — this is the bit built to stay downhole longer.

Why Professionals Choose Chenghui Hardfacing PDC Drill Bits

Outstanding Gauge Protection for Precision Drilling

Gauge wear is one of the most common causes of borehole quality issues. Our strategically applied tungsten carbide hardfacing layer on the gauge area significantly reduces diameter shrinkage. This ensures:

  • Accurate borehole size
  • Reduced need for reaming
  • Better wellbore integrity
  • Improved directional drilling control

Your hole stays on spec. Your project stays on schedule.

Extended Bit Life in Abrasive and Hard Rock

High-velocity drilling fluid and rock cuttings constantly erode the bit body. Using Plasma Arc Welding (PAW) hardfacing technology, we create a metallurgical bond between tungsten carbide particles and the steel body, forming an ultra-durable protective shield.

Benefits include:

  • Reduced body erosion
  • Lower cutter loss risk
  • Longer continuous drilling time
  • Fewer costly bit trips

More drilling. Less downtime.

Thermally Stable PDC Cutters for Consistent ROP

Our high-grade polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutters maintain cutting sharpness and structural integrity even in interbedded and abrasive formations. You get:

  • Faster rate of penetration (ROP)
  • Stable cutting structure
  • Reduced vibration
  • Reliable performance under high temperature conditions

Enhanced Steering Stability for Directional & Horizontal Wells

Maintaining bit profile is critical in directional drilling. Chenghui hardfaced PDC bits preserve blade geometry under heavy wear conditions, providing:

  • Consistent tool face control
  • Predictable steering response
  • Improved trajectory accuracy

When precision matters, stability matters.

Superior Erosion Resistance in High Flow Systems

High-speed drilling fluid acts like liquid sandpaper. Our tungsten carbide reinforcement protects:

  • Blade roots
  • Hydraulic channels
  • Junk slots
  • Gauge pads

This prevents structural weakening and ensures consistent hydraulic efficiency throughout the bit’s lifespan.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Quality

Every bit undergoes strict material inspection, controlled welding thickness, hardfacing uniformity checks, and final product inspection before shipment. Built to perform under real field conditions.

Standard Specifications & Custom Options

We provide a full range of API connection PDC drill bits suitable for soft to extremely abrasive formations.

Diameter (mm) Diameter (inch) Connection Type Blade Count Recommended Formation
51 2″ API Regular 3 Soft to medium
76 3″ API Regular 3 Soft to medium
102 4″ API Regular 3/4 Soft to medium
127 5″ API Regular 3/4 Medium to hard
152 6″ API Regular 3/4 Medium to hard
171 6 3/4″ API Regular 3/4/5 Medium to hard
191 7 1/2″ API Regular 3/4/5 Hard to very hard
216 8 1/2″ API Regular 4/5/6 Hard to very hard
244 9 5/8″ API Regular 4/5/6 Highly abrasive
311 12 1/4″ API Regular 4/5/6 Extremely abrasive
350 13 3/4″ API Regular 4/5/6 Extremely abrasive
  • ✔ Non-standard sizes available
  • ✔ Custom blade configuration
  • ✔ Custom cutter layout
  • ✔ Designed according to formation data & drawings

If your project has unique geological challenges, we engineer the solution around your needs.

Typical Applications

🔥 Geothermal Exploration

Designed to withstand high temperature and volcanic abrasive formations.

⛏️ Mining Exploration

Ideal for core drilling and blast hole drilling in hard rock mining environments.

🏗️ Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Performs reliably in pile foundation drilling and complex mixed formations.

🌍 Geological Exploration

Ensures durable and stable drilling for deep and variable subsurface conditions.

Manufacturing & Quality Commitment

Quality is not a slogan — it is a controlled process.

  • ISO 9001:2015 compliant production
  • ✓ Strict raw material inspection
  • ✓ Controlled welding thickness and hardfacing uniformity
  • ✓ Final product inspection before shipment

Every bit is built to perform under real field conditions.

Production & Delivery

Production Model: Made-to-order

Standard Lead Time: 15–20 working days (depending on quantity and complexity)

During peak seasons, scheduling may extend slightly. If delivery time is critical, please contact our sales team before ordering for confirmation.

Lower Your Cost per Meter — Drill Longer with Chenghui

When evaluating a PDC drill bit, the true metric is not the purchase price — it is the cost per meter drilled.

✓ Longer life
✓ Fewer trips
✓ More stable performance
✓ Higher drilling efficiency

That’s the Chenghui advantage.

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