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Drill Bits and Services
Table of Contents
Health, Safety, Environment, and Service Quality Excellence............... 4

DatClSM Process........................................................................ 5

Fixed Cutter Drill Bits................................................................. 13

Roller Cone Drill Bits................................................................. 29

Coring Services ....................................................................... 39

Hole Enlargement Tools............................................................. 45

Resources . . ............................................................................ 53

Local Representatives............................................................... 61
 DatCISM Process

As a public company with nearly 70,000 employees in approximately U.S. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA’s
80 countries, Halliburton’s number one priority is to offer safe and Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognize and partner with
superior products and services. We promote safety and environmental businesses and worksites that show excellence in occupational safety
principles by working together to protect our employees, stakeholders, and health. While all U.S. companies must comply with OSHA
communities, and environment from harm. regulations, the Star Program is designed for exemplary worksites with
comprehensive, successful safety and health management systems. Our
Halliburton believes safety is everyone’s business. That is why every facility was recertified as a VPP Star Worksite in 2012, an honor the
person at every worldwide Halliburton location makes safety awareness facility has held since its first certification in 2004.
the number one priority. Every member of every Halliburton team is
tasked with taking personal ownership of his or her own safety and the Becoming an OSHA Star Worksite is not an easy accomplishment. It
safety of others. takes much more than a single audit or visit by OSHA personnel. Less
than 1% of companies have been
Our goal is to keep our people (and the environments in which they
certified as OSHA VPP Star Worksites,
work) safe and healthy. For this reason, we put policies and procedures
and Halliburton is the only drill bit
in place to make sure that adherence to proper safety practices is a
manufacturer in the United States to
24/7 commitment on everyone’s part.
receive this award. This repeated
OSHA VPP Star Worksite recognition demonstrates that safety
The Halliburton Drill Bits & Services manufacturing and technology is top priority for Halliburton Drill
facility in Conroe, Texas takes Halliburton safety fundamentals to Bits & Services.
another level by being recognized as a Star Worksite by the

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DatCISM Process

SPARTATM Software

Direction by Design®
Software

Precise Bit Reamer (PBR)

MaxBHATM Design Software

Performance Database

IBitSTM Software

CFD Analysis

Drilling Roadmap
 DatCISM Process

Design at the Customer Interface (DatClSM) Process

Customized Drill Bits and Services Engineered for Optimal Efficiency and Performance
Every well is unique. With different applications around the world, These deployed specialists integrate local knowledge with some of the
there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Our unique DatCISM process industry’s most powerful software, working with customers to design
takes that into account. Rather than centralizing design for drill bits, drill bits and tools. When designs are complete, they are sent directly
coring services, or downhole tools, Halliburton Drill Bits & Services to manufacturing, where drill bits are rapidly produced within
has highly trained Application Design Evaluation (ADESM) service industry-best cycle times. Because of our DatCI process, Halliburton
specialists in locations around the globe. This enables us to work is the North American market leader in drill bits.
directly with customers to design application-specific solutions.

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Powerful Software-Application Specific Solutions

The DatCISM process is a continuous improvement loop employed powerful proprietary software tools and enables our specialists to
by our on-location ADESM (Application Design Evaluation) service predict bit performance and design the optimal bit for your specific
specialists to define application-specific drill bit solutions via well objectives. We analyze formation properties to precisely define the
planning. This bit optimization process uses the industry’s most application and then match the design to that application.

Customer
Challenge

Evaluate Geology
Refine Geo-model
SPARTATM

Capture Lessons Evaluate Offset

Learned Data Performance
Case History Database

Post Well Evaluation Optimize Design

Performance Reports IBitSTM | CFD

Identify Drilling Parameters

Run
PBR | MaxBHATM
Drilling Roadmap
Direction by DesignTM

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SPARTATM Software

Scientific Planning and Real Time Applications

SPARTA software delivers advanced rock-strength
analysis and modeling, providing clear and concise
information to optimize drill bit selection and
drilling parameters. SPARTA software helps to
generate a map of anticipated geology including hard
stringers, abrasive zones, and shales. This map can
assist in optimizing drilling parameters to predict and
evaluate run performance when plotted against offset
wells. It can also be utilized for post-run evaluation
to identify future bit selection and operating
parameters. In a multi-well drilling program,
SPARTA software enhances the DatCI process,
reducing cycle times and overall drilling costs.

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Direction by Design® Software Outputs

Halliburton’s Direction by Design® software provides advanced bit For a given bit under given drilling conditions, Direction by Design
design engineering to optimize directional performance. Evaluating software determines the effects of bit geometry on steerability and
directional drill bit behavior depends greatly on understanding both walk rate, and calculates bit torque variance during directional
the drive/steer mechanism and bit/formation interaction. Application drilling to account for different bit behaviors during kick-off, build,
Design Evaluation (ADESM) specialists use a wide variety of inputs such and hold drilling modes.
as applicable BHA configuration, operating parameters, hole geometry,
and formation characteristics to model bits for customer-specific appli-
cations. Direction by Design software also enables Halliburton designers
to define the connection between specific bit design features and their
full impact on directional deliverables, enabling them to provide the
ideal combination of steerability, stability, and aggressiveness for the
application. Either used as an application-specific bit selection tool or in
Side Force Output Bit Face Control Output Bit Walk Tendency Output
conjunction with the DatCI process, this software is a powerful means to Designers simulate a range of Analysis of torque variance In this application, the bit is
optimize matched bit design for the specific directional application and bit actions and quantify the between different areas designed with a right-hand
drive system. The result is fast, responsive directional drilling. effect on steerability. of the bit design enables walk to offset a tendency
maximum aggressiveness toward undesired left-hand
without over-engagement that walk and remain centered on
can contribute to damaging the well path.
vibration.
STRAIGHT HOLE
DLS = 0
Performance Evolution
The three Direction by Design software outputs are used to select
BUILD/DROP
DLS = CONSTANT
and optimize bit features and dimensions to continuously drive
enhanced performance in your unique directional application.

KICK-OFF SIDE TRACK This continuous Identifying optimum

cutter back rake selection
DLS ≠ CONSTANT evolution replaces the
traditional “trial and Identifying optimum
error” approach. gauge length

Identifying optimum
The ADESM specialist can isolate performance zones in each part of the directional trajectory, to blade profile
focus on directional deliverables that are important in each zone.
Identifying hydraulics and
cleaning configuration

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Precise Bit Reamer (PBR)

PBR software accurately simulates the interactions of bits, reamers,
BHA, and formation combinations. PBR produces a simulation of
drilling efficiency for each bit and reamer configuration, showing the
optimal combination. This capability supports both well planning and
real-time decision making while drilling. PBR helps operators reduce
non-productive time (NPT) and increase overall rate of penetration
(ROP) when reaming while drilling. MaxBHA™ application window

Application Design Evaluation (ADE) service specialists run

MaxBHA software with drill bit and reamer designs to gain insight
on bending forces and to pinpoint critical rotary speeds for the BHA.
The simulation software extends bit and reamer life by providing
ADE service specialists with optimal run parameters that will
minimize vibration and increase tool reliability.

Performance Database
The Performance Database is a global software system used to capture
and analyze bit performance data. It provides accurate, valuable, and fast
information to aid sales, product development, and product management.
The application enables Halliburton DBS field personnel to quickly and
efficiently analyze bit performance data and provide our customers with
tailored reports. As the system is constantly updated with new runs,
Halliburton has the ability to understand the unique challenges
Bit Beamer Log – The actual log excerpt from PBR (left) predicted that using a competitor
presented by each play and see the
reamer would produce excess vibrations, a prediction validated during the actual drilling.
trends of successful
products. This gives
MaxBHATM Design Software
our technology
MaxBHATM is integrated BHA modeling and drilling optimization
and product development
software for a wide range of applications including directional drilling,
teams the real-time feedback
vibration reduction, survey improvement, and tool design optimization.
from the field required to be
It can also be used for well planning, real‐time optimization, and post‐run
successful in developing our
analysis.
constantly evolving and improving
product portfolio.

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IBitsTM Software
Interactive Bit Solutions (total bit force imbalance) is displayed as an output to indicate how
IBitSTM software tool is used by ADE service specialists to optimize the bit will perform in the application.
bit selection or design a new bit for specific applications. It enables
Halliburton DBS to design the highest performing bits by simulating IBitS software can be used to rapidly design a drill bit in 3D. The ADE
the forces that the bit will be exposed to under specific drilling service specialists can collaborate in a customer’s office or at the rig
parameters. IBitS software calculates the torsional, axial, and lateral site. Both the bit design and the manufacturing processes are generated
forces of each cutting element depending on the cutting structure, simultaneously. This process enables Halliburton DBS to achieve
geometry, and space position on the bit face. The sum of these forces industry-best cycle times and manufacturing precision, which leads to
best-in-class performance.

Fixed Cutter Application Outputs Roller Cone Application Outputs

Cutter Layout Hydraulics Tooth Angles Insert Placement

A cutter tip profile shows a two dimen- Optimal hydraulic configurations Tooth angles are designed for roller The IBitS Software roller cone design
sional representation of cutter spacing. determined through unique modeling cone bits with Energy Balanced® bit shows bottom hole pattern (left), clear-
Also, profile zones, attached to the cutter techniques in conjunction with Computa- technology. ances between inserts (center) and insert
tip profile, depict how spacing, back tional Fluid Dynamics (CFD). spacing (right three).
rake, side rake, and degree of spiral are
applied to the cutters along the profile.

Energy Balancing Side Wall Protection

IBitS Software shows orientation of IBitS Software can be used to design
Force/Energy Balancing Manufacturing
compacts for Energy Balanced® roller arms and side wall protection for
On the left, force balancing with radial and IBitS software is used to create the man-
cone bit. particular applications for roller cone bits.
drag vectors. On the right, wear analysis ufacturing components and machining
factoring volume and footage drilled. programs as well as the bit design.

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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Analysis
CFD analysis enables the designer to
optimize nozzle placement and blade
design for effective removal of cuttings.
This reduces bit balling and erosion—thus
maximizing bit life and ROP.

Drilling Roadmap
As part of the DatCI process, the drilling
roadmap displays expected formations
and provides bit and parameter
recommendations as formations change.
This translates into optimized ROP and
extended life.

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Fixed Cutter Drill Bits

Premium Line
MegaForceTM Drill Bits

SteelForceTM Drill Bits

TurboForceTM Drill Bits

Performance Line
FX SeriesTM Drill Bits
 Fixed Cutter Drill Bits

Premium Technologies
Featured in our premium line of fixed cutter drill bits, our premium TMI is the performance measure of a cutter’s capacity to endure
technologies incorporate all of the latest engineering advancements frictional heat generated during the drilling process. Improving TMI
from our research and development labs. means the cutters will wear slower because the diamond-to-diamond
bonds can survive elevated temperatures prior to separating.
SelectCutterTM PDC Technology
Proprietary technology development has produced the new thermally Multi-Level Force Balancing
stable and highly abrasion-resistant SelectCutterTM PDC technology, By optimizing cutter placement through Multi-Level Force Balancing,
available exclusively in the premium drill bit product line from Halliburton premium bits provide the maximum bit stability and
Halliburton. SelectCutter technology is suited to drill the most cutting structure efficiency during transitional drilling.
challenging formations by providing the highest level of abrasion resis-
tance, impact resistance, and Thermal Mechanical IntegrityTM (TMI)
available.
Standard Force Balanced Multi-Level Force Balanced
Abrasion Resistance measures the capability of a cutter to shear
formation and minimize the loss of diamond. Improvements in
diamond abrasion resistance maintains the sharp cutting edge longer.

Impact Resistance measures the ability of a cutter to withstand a

dynamic force without chipping or breaking, enabling the cutter to
retain a sharp drilling edge for maximum rate of penetration.

100
90 2012
Impact Resistance

80
High Imbalance Force Low Imbalance Force
70
2007 2010 created by uneven distribution of created by even distribution of
60 cutting force as bit enters formation cutting force as bit enters formation
2003 transition transition
50
40
30
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Abrasion Resistance

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Premium Tungsten Carbide Matrix Material Enhanced Hydraulics

Halliburton’s premium tungsten carbide matrix material offers a 20% The use of targeted, directional micro nozzles in our premium line of
improvement in erosion and wear resistance over our performance drill bits optimizes fluid flow across the bit face. Micro nozzles permit
matrix material. This translates into maximum ROP by reducing the significant increases in junk slot volume to improve cleaning at high
amount of cutting structure loss and enabling longer intervals to be ROP, reduce chances of bit balling, and offer additional design
drilled by preventing bit body damage. flexibility for minimizing erosion and optimizing total flow area (TFA).

New Matrix Material Previous Matrix Material

Standard Nozzles Micro Nozzles
Green=Zero Material Loss Red=Material Loss (Erosion)

Hydro-Dynamic Bridges
With the new hydro-dynamic
bridges, not only is the strength
and durabilty of the bit increased,
but fluid flow is improved as well.
TurboForce hydro-dynamic bridges
improve fluid flow across bottom
hole and results in better cleaning
and cooling.

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MegaForceTM Drill Bit

Rockies: 20% Faster ROP and increased interval drilled
Industry’s Most Robust Matrix Body
The Halliburton MegaForceTM bit features advanced SelectCutterTM • Halliburton DBS 1 7/8” MM65H vs FX65
PDC technology, ultra-efficient cutter layout force balancing,
• Unitah County, Utah
improved erosion resistant material, and enhanced hydraulics.
Designed for an operator’s specific application by one of our • Drilled 31% more footage at a 20% increase in ROP
Application Design Evaluation (ADESM) service specialists using our over the same section
industry-unique Design at the Customer Interface (DatCISM) process, 215
the result is a matrix bit with a combination of higher ROP and longer 210

Rate of Penetration (ft/hr)

intervals drilled than any other bit. 205
205
200
195
195
SelectCutterTM PDC Technology 190
Enables the bit to stay sharper longer 185
producing more footage at higher ROPs
180
175
Premium Hydraulics
Micro nozzles optimize fluid flow 170
170
across the bit face 165
160
Multi-Level Force Balancing FX65
FX65 MM65H
MM65H
Provides maximum bit stability and
cutting structure efficiency during
transitional drilling

Premium Tungsten Carbide Material

Helps to reduce erosion and wear on
PDC bit bodies

Optimal Shank Length

Reduces bit length for directional
control

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BACKUP CUTTER
FAMILY | CLASS BLADE COUNT
(OPTIONAL)

APPLICATION
CUTTER ADDITIONAL CUTTER
PLATFORM
SIZE OPTIONS
(OPTIONAL)

MM G 5 5 M H
FAMILY | CLASS CUTTER SIZE ADDITIONAL CUTTER OPTIONS
MegaForce™ Drill Bits The cutter size digit describes the size of the PDC H = Highly abrasive wear
cutters on the bit. On bits with multiple cutter
sizes, the predominant size is indicated.
2 = 8 mm (3/8 in.)
APPLICATION PLATFORM (OPTIONAL) 3 = 10.5 mm (13/32 in.) OPTIONAL FEATURES
4 = 13 mm (1/2 in.)
D = Directional (all other directional systems) Not listed in nomenclature but found on marketing
5 = 16 mm (5/8 in.)
G = Geo-Pilot® Rotary Steerable spec sheet. For more information, please contact
6 = 19 mm (3/4 in.)
E = Geo-Pilot® EDL Rotary Steerable your local Halliburton Drill Bits representative.
8 = 25 mm (1 in.)
T = Turbine High Rotational Speed b = Back Reaming
c = Carbide Reinforcement
e = SE - Highly Spiraled
BLADE COUNT BACKUP CUTTER (OPTIONAL) f = Full PDC Gauge Trimmers
k = Kerfing - Scribe Cutters
The blade count indicates the number of blades D = Dual Row Backup p = PDC Gauge Reinforcement
on the bit. M = Modified Diamond Round u = Updrill
3 = Three Blades
4 = Four Blades R = R1™ Backup Cutters
5 = Five Blades I = Impreg Backup Discs
6 = Six Blades C = Carbide Impact Arrestor
7 = Seven Blades
8 = Eight Blades
9 = Nine Blades

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SteelForce™ Drill Bit

Oman: 87% Faster ROP Over Field Average
Industry’s Most Advanced Steel Body Drill Bit
Highest penetration rates. Lowest cost per foot. Application-specific • HDBS 12 1/4” SF56
designs. With the Halliburton SteelForceTM bit, slow ROP due to bit
• Drilled entire section with 87% faster ROP over the
cleaning is history. Taking drill bit design to a higher level, the
field average
SteelForce bit features a large flow area, anti-balling treatment,
premium hardfacing, and micro nozzles to get the right flow to the • Dull Condition 1-1-WT
right place on the bit face. Coupled with our industry-unique DatCISM
process performed by one of our ADESM service specialists, our 700 45
application-specific SteelForce bits are the best performing steel body 43 40
800
bits to overcome your specific drilling challenges. 35
900 34 30

Interval Drilled
29 25
1000 25

ROP
20
20
Premium Hardfacing
1100 17 15
K1 hardfacing is 100% more abrasion 12 10
resistant, 30% more erosion resistant 1200
5
and includes tough carbide pellets
1300 0
making it virtually fracture proof

6
1

6s

SF5
set

set

set

et

et

FX5
s

s
Higher Blade Standoff

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off
Increases face volume for improved
cuttings evacuation and higher rate Interval Drilled ROP
of penetration

SelectCutterTM PDC Technology

Provides the highest level of abrasion
resistance, impact resistance, and
Thermal Mechanical Integrity available

Anti-Balling Coating
Helps keep shale cuttings from balling
and sticking to the bit by producing an
electronegative charge, which repels the
negative ions in shale cuttings

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BACKUP CUTTER
FAMILY | CLASS BLADE COUNT
(OPTIONAL)

APPLICATION
CUTTER ADDITIONAL CUTTER
PLATFORM
SIZE OPTIONS
(OPTIONAL)

SF G 5 5 M H
FAMILY | CLASS CUTTER SIZE ADDITIONAL CUTTER OPTIONS
SteelForce™ Drill Bits The cutter size digit describes the size of the PDC H = Highly abrasive wear
cutters on the bit. On bits with multiple cutter
sizes, the predominant size is indicated.
2 = 8 mm (3/8 in.)
APPLICATION PLATFORM (OPTIONAL) 3 = 10.5 mm (13/32 in.) OPTIONAL FEATURES
4 = 13 mm (1/2 in.)
D = Directional (all other directional systems) Not listed in nomenclature but found on marketing
5 = 16 mm (5/8 in.)
G = Geo-Pilot® Rotary Steerable spec sheet. For more information, please contact
6 = 19 mm (3/4 in.)
E = Geo-Pilot® EDL Rotary Steerable your local Halliburton Drill Bits representative.
8 = 25 mm (1 in.)
T = Turbine High Rotational Speed b = Back Reaming
c = Carbide Reinforcement
e = SE - Highly Spiraled
BLADE COUNT BACKUP CUTTER (OPTIONAL) f = Full PDC Gauge Trimmers
k = Kerfing - Scribe Cutters
The blade count indicates the number of blades D = Dual Row Backup p = PDC Gauge Reinforcement
on the bit. M = Modified Diamond Round u = Updrill
3 = Three Blades
4 = Four Blades R = R1™ Backup Cutters
5 = Five Blades C = Carbide Impact Arrestor
6 = Six Blades
7 = Seven Blades
8 = Eight Blades
9 = Nine Blades

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TurboForce™ Drill Bit

Mid-Con: First bit to complete the Bromide interval
When applications become too abrasive for PDCs, TurboForce™ bits
take over. TurboForce diamond-impregnated drill bits feature an • DBS 8 1/2” TR610D
improved bit stability through mass distribution, a new bridge design,
increased diamond volume, and a proprietary wear indicator. These • Saved 31.1% per foot
advanced features result in longer intervals drilled, enhanced versatility
• Dull Condition 2-4WT-A-X-I-NO-TD
and reliability, plus a lower cost per foot. Using our industry-unique
DatCISM process performed by one of our ADESM service specialists,
our application-specific TurboForce diamond-impregnated bits are the
best to overcome your specific drilling challenges. 6.0
12000
5.0
12250

Interval Drilled
4.0

ROP
12500 3.0

2.0
Wear Indicator 12700
Precisely determines the bit condition, 1.0
optimizing decisions for product usage
13000 0.0

1
Hydro-Dynamic Bridges

10D

10D
10D

set
Redirects fluid and boosts the cleaning

Off
IQ6

IQ6
TF6
and cooling of the cutting structure
Interval Drilled ROP
Mass Balancing
Mass distribution calculation and
balancing methods improve bit stability
and negate underbalanced centrifugal
forces

Continuous Shoulder
Increased diamond content further
promotes bit stability and enables
greater run length
Advanced Active Gauge Geometry
Reduces differential sticking, improving
overall drilling efficiency

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APPLICATION
ADDITIONAL CUTTER
FAMILY | CLASS PLATFORM BLADE COUNT
OPTIONS
(OPTIONAL)

TF 4 15 D
FAMILY | CLASS BLADE COUNT ADDITIONAL CUTTER
TurboForce™ Drill Bits The blade count describes the number of blades (OPTIONAL)
on the bit. S = Scribe Blocks
06 = Six Blades D = Drill Out Feature
08 = Eight Blades
APPLICATION PLATFORM 09 = Nine Blades
1-3 = Soft 10 = Ten Blades
4-6 = Medium 11 = Eleven Blades
7-9 = Hard & Abrasive 12 = Twelve Blades
14 = Fourteen Blades
15 = Fifteen Blades

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Performance Technologies
Featured in our performance line of fixed cutter drill bits, our Refined Blade Geometry
performance technologies deliver proven value worldwide. To design the right bit for your application, our specialists utilize the
DatCISM process and Halliburton’s proprietary software to optimize cutter
X Series PDC Technology
3 TM
placement and hydraulic nozzles, and define blade geometry. The FX
Since 2008, X3 SeriesTM cutters have proven themselves over and over
Series bits are more efficient at removing cuttings from underneath the bit
again as being high-performing, long-lasting cutters with high abrasion
through advances in manufacturing and design technology. These bits are
and impact resistance. Manufactured with new press technology, the X3
created from a milled mold, enabling the FX Series Bits to have improved
Series cutters have a high TMI value and can withstand the frictional heat
consistency and smoother drilling over hand formed molds used in previ-
generated during the drilling process while limiting heat build-up.
ous generations of drill bits.

X2
Impact

X1 SeriesTM Cutters

Previous Current
Abrasion Hand-formed mold Computer-milled mold

Previous X
te n l
ity al
In cha rma

Cutters
gr ic
e e
M Th

X3

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Performance Tungsten Carbide Matrix Material Premium Tungsten Carbide Matrix Material
With reduced bit body erosion, tungsten carbide matrix material Halliburton’s premium tungsten carbide matrix material offers a 20%
increases the life of the bit. improvement in erosion and wear resistance over our performance
matrix material. This translates into maximum ROP by reducing the
Transverse Rupture Strength (TRS) is 18% higher in the current amount of cutting structure loss and enabling longer intervals to be
material as compared to the previous material. drilled by preventing bit body damage.

The current carbide matrix material offers 50% more

erosion resistance as compared to the previous material.

Matrix Bit Body Material

160%
Current Hardfacing K1 Hardfacing
140%

120% Anti-Balling Technology

100% The SteelForceTM premium line features anti-balling technology,
enabling for efficient drilling by maximizing the amount of cuttings
% Difference

80% Previous
Material removal. This patented anti-balling nitriding treatment creates a
60% FX lubricating water barrier between the bit body and the drilling mud.
Material
40%
The nitriding treat-
20% ment creates a negative
0%
electrical potential in
TRS Erosion the surface of the steel,
repelling the negative
ions in the mud and
creating a lubricating
water barrier.

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FX Series™ Drill Bits

Brazil: Interbedded hard rock in Carauari formation
Proven Performers with over 100 Million Feet
Drilled Worldwide • Halliburton DBS 8 1/2” FXD74D drill bit
FX Series drill bits are custom designed to overcome tough drilling
TM
• Single Run on 740 m (2,828 ft)
challenges in even the harshest environments. If reducing trip
time is important to you, then an FX Series drill bit is the answer. • Average ROP of 5.8 m/hr (19 ft/hr)
Halliburton’s X3 SeriesTM cutter technology delivers a cutter that stays
sharper, longer on a more erosion-resistant bit body. Ultimately, this • Outperformed all offsets in terms of both footage
means more footage drilled per bit and fewer trips for the operator. drilled and penetration rate

700
X3 SeriesTM Cutter Technology
Enables the bit to drill farther and
faster, because the cutters stay sharper, 600
longer and are more durable under
extreme drilling conditions 500

Refined Blade Geometry

Provides added stability 400

Performance Hydraulics
Improves cuttings removal and 300
enables more efficient cooling
200
Superior Bit Body Hydraulics
Reduces bit body erosion,
increasing the life of the bit 100
DBS Offset 1 Offset 2 Offset 3

Footage ROP

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BACKUP CUTTER
FAMILY | CLASS BLADE COUNT
(OPTIONAL)

APPLICATION
CUTTER
PLATFORM STEEL BODIED BITS
SIZE
(OPTIONAL)

FX G 5 5 M s
FAMILY | CLASS CUTTER SIZE OPTIONAL FEATURES
SteelForce™ Drill Bits The cutter size digit describes the size of the PDC Not listed in nomenclature but found on marketing
cutters on the bit. On bits with multiple cutter spec sheet. For more information, please contact
sizes, the predominant size is indicated. your local Halliburton Drill Bits representative.
2 = 8 mm (3/8 in.) b = Back Reaming
APPLICATION PLATFORM (OPTIONAL) 3 = 10.5 mm (13/32 in.) c = Carbide Reinforcement
D = Directional (all other directional systems) 4 = 13 mm (1/2 in.) e = SE - Highly Spiraled
G = Geo-Pilot® Rotary Steerable 5 = 16 mm (5/8 in.) f = Full PDC Gauge Trimmers
E = Geo-Pilot® EDL Rotary Steerable 6 = 19 mm (3/4 in.) k = Kerfing - Scribe Cutters
T = Turbine High Rotational Speed 8 = 25 mm (1 in.) p = PDC Gauge Reinforcement
u = Updrill

BLADE COUNT BACKUP CUTTER (OPTIONAL)

The blade count indicates the number of blades D = Dual Row Backup
on the bit. M = Modified Diamond Round
3 = Three Blades R = R1™ Backup Cutters
4 = Four Blades C = Carbide Impact Arrestor
5 = Five Blades
6 = Six Blades
7 = Seven Blades STEEL BODIED BITS
8 = Eight Blades s = Steel Bodied
9 = Nine Blades

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Fixed Cutter Bit Features

Combining sophisticated design capabilities with the most advanced cutter technology, Halliburton Drill Bits & Services has created a
series of PDC bit features to capture the benefits of durability and stability that are needed for any challenging application.

APPLICATION PLATFORM

Geo-Pilot® PDC Bit Design (G) Turbine PDC Bit Design (T)
The Geo-Pilot® PDC bit uses a The Turbine PDC bit uses special
Modified Extended Gauge (MEG) cutter layouts and optimized
sleeve to give the box connection Depth of Cut (DOC) to give
and fulcrum point necessary for maximum ROP in high RPM
the Geo-Pilot® rotary steerable tool. applications. Bits can utilize
The MEG sleeve gives consistent sleeves and extended gauges for
fulcrum point locations while stability or specialized gauge
maintaining a flow area from bit designs for directional application.
face to sleeve.

Directional PDC Bit Design (D) Geo-Pilot® EDL Bit Design (E)
The Directional PDC bit uses The Geo-Pilot® EDL PDC bit uses
different gauge and cutting a standard point-the-bit cutting
structure geometries calculated structure with a unique gauge
from Direction by Design® design to enable high doglegs to
software to help ensure that be achieved.
adequate DLS and tool face can
be achieved without sacrificing bit
performance or life.

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BACKUP CUTTER

Dual Row Backup Cutters (D) Modified Diamond Reinforcement (M)

Use dual row SelectCutter or X
TM 3
Modified diamond reinforcement
SeriesTM cutters in highly abrasive (MDR) cutters can be used as a
conditions. Shows even wear. diamond “wear resistant” axial
arrestor or to replace the R1 backup
cutter to minimize cutter pocket
wear and mitigate the progression
of ring out.

Backup R1TM Cutters (R) Impreg Backup discs (i)

Use backup R1 cutters when the
TM
Use the “i” (synthetic diamond)
application is highly interbedded backup cutter as a secondary cutter,
with formations of significantly enabling a dual-cutting action with
different rock strengths. Dull PDC and as a reinforcement to
condition shows signs of cutter extend bit life. Typical applications
chippage in the nose and shoulder are intermediate hard/abrasive
with surrounding cutters often formations (interbedded or not),
having little to no wear. high RPM applications, and
exploration wells.

ADDITIONAL CUTTER OPTIONS

Highly Abrasive Wear (H)

Use this feature to help ensure that highly abrasive formations can
be delivered at the maximum ROP and can achieve the longest run.

Available on MegaForceTM and SteelForceTM bits only.

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OPTIONAL FEATURES

Impact Arrestor and Carbide Gauge Reinforcement (p)

Impact Arrestor (C) (Hex TSP, TSP, Dome PDC)
Use Impact arrestors and Carbide Use TSP gauge elements in all
Impact Arrestors (CIA) when applications except where gauge
little wear is expected but impact pad wear is observed. When
damage is observed. Ensure DOC extreme wear is observed, use Hex
guidelines are used. TSP or Dome PDCs.

Back Reaming Feature Directional Gauge Features

(Updrill, Back Reaming, Hybrid) (Drop-In, Full PDC Round, Stepped)
Use back reaming cutters when The standard is one drop-in cutter
hole conditioning is needed and per gauge pad. Based on Direction by
the top of the gauge pad has Design® software, a more aggressive
wear. When key seats or cave-ins gauge might be required to achieve
are observed then, use updrill the DLS. In this case, increasingly
cutters. When a combination of use more drop-in cutters per gauge
these events take place then, use pad, full PDC round cutters along
a hybrid set of back reaming and the gauge pad, or go to a stepped or
updrill cutters. undercut gauge pad as needed.

Kerfing – Scribe Cutters (k)

The scribe cutter is a unique shaped PDC cutter
that puts a maximum energy point load into the
formation where crushing and fracturing the
formation is more advantageous than shearing.
This shape ensures that maximum ROP and rock
removal can be achieved.

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Roller Cone Drill Bits

QuadPack® Plus Drill Bits

X Series™ Drill Bits

 Roller Cone Drill Bits

Roller Cone Technologies

Whether offshore drilling a 28-in. section or a slim hole application Performance Bearings
on land to reach TD, roller cone drill bits from Halliburton Drill Bits 14 1/4 to 28 in.
& Services provide solutions to customers globally. Whatever the Available in two configurations for 14 1/4 to 28 in. The performance
drilling challenge: hard rock, highly interbedded, high chert content, bearing uses a primary seal along with an axial secondary seal as
high abrasion or high build rates, Halliburton DBS roller cone bits are its bearing sealing system. The secondary seal works to protect the
designed to withstand harsh drilling environments. primary inner seal from cuttings debris and enables for pressure relief
between the inner and axial seals. The premium bearing functions
Premium Bearing System
with a dedicated pressure compensation system.
8 1/2 to 28 in.
Available in sizes 8 1/2 to 28 in., the premium bearing uses two primary 4 3/8 to 13 3/4 in.
seals with a patented dual compensation system to extend bearing life. For bit sizes 4 3/8 to 13 3/4 in. the performance bearing uses a
This dual system is a superior method for extending the life of the inner primary seal that exhibits greater thermal properties and wear
primary seal and reducing wear by preventing the intrusion of forma- resistance over its predecessor. This makes the performance bearing
tion cuttings. Each primary seal has a dedicated reservoir to equalize more effective in preventing contamination which extends bit life,
pressure between them for maximum performance and life. resulting in better performance. A dedicated pressure compensation
system which helps achieve pressure equalization across the bit is
also used.

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Optimized Contact Pressure Seal Energy Balanced® Bit Technology

By re-engineering the seal shape, we were able to deliver a 53% Only Halliburton DBS offers this patented feature, a cutting structure,
increase in seal reliability, a 24% reduction in torque friction, and a which is balanced to equalized load and rock removal among all
16% decrease in temperature endured by the seal over the previous three cones. This is
design. These accomplished by optimiz-
achievements were ing cutter placement and
accomplished by analyzing the depth of cut
moving the highest on adjacent cutters. The
contact pressures result minimizes vibration
to the edge of the which enhances the service
At left, some cones bear more load than others,
sealing interface life of sensitive instru-
causing imbalance. At right, the load is balanced
where it is needed mentation and equipment equally among all cones through use of Energy
most. In turn, the while increasing ROP and Balanced Technology.
lower contact pressures at the center of the sealing face reduce wear and durability.
frictional torque.
SupremeTechTM Hardfacing
Mechanical Pressure Compensator (MPC) Our patented SupremeTechTM Hardfacing treatment produces a
A responsive MPC system significantly reduces differential pressure material that is 73% more abrasion resistant compared to conventional
variation on the seal. This equalizes pressure inside and out, which hardfacing treatments. This abrasion resistance is achieved by using
greatly diminishes seal stress and novel low-binder, sintered-hipped tungsten carbide pellets. This helps
enhances the durability of the maintain their super dense microstructure and superior roundness
bearing/seal system. The rubber when compared to conventional hardfacing using high-binder,
diaphragm system is quick acting in sintered tungsten carbide pellets.
achieving pressure equalization.
SupremeTech - 73%
Mechanical Pressure Compensation improvement in wear
is now available on all Roller Cone resistance

Drill Bits.
(Higher number better)
Wear Number

Diamond TECH2000TM

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QuadPack® Plus Engineered Hydraulic Bits

With the complexities and challenges of drilling in today’s by changing the arm geometry and directing the nozzles towards to
environment, Halliburton Drill Bits & Services has developed a line the leading edge of the cutting structure. This action produces higher
of roller cone bits well suited for these applications. Through better ROP and extends the bit life when compared to traditional arm
durability and performance QuadPack® Plus drill bits are lowering profiles. QuadPack Plus bits are available in sizes 4 1/2 to 13 3/4 in.
operators cost per foot globally through better durability and
performance.

The QuadPack Plus design profile is focused on removing cuttings Ohio: Fastest ROP and lowest cost per foot
from crucial areas of the cutting structure and wellbore, accomplished
• Halliburton DBS 12 1/4 in. EQH26R drill bit
Increased Bearing Capacity
An increase in main bearing • Drilled 2,610 ft (795 m) in 26.5 hr
length results in optimized load
distribution over the main bearing • ROP of 98.5 ft/hr (30 m/hr)
extending bit life
• Outdrilled the competitor on the same pad (20 ft away)
Forging Design
The larger, more robust arm results in both footage and ROP
in greater durability, improved
protection and larger reservoir for 500 100.0
increased grease capacity 95.0
1000
Greater Seal Reliability 90.0
53% increase in seal reliability, a 85.0
24% reduction in torque friction, 1500
and a 16% decrease in temperature 80.0
DEPTH

endured by the seal over the 2000 75.0

previous design
70.0
More Responsive Pressure 2500
65.0
Compensation System
Significantly reduces differential 3000 60.0
pressure variation on the seal
55.0
3500 50.0
EQH26R Offset

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INSERT BITS ENERGY BALANCED

CUTTING STRUCTURE OPTIONAL FEATURES
BITS®

FAMILY | CLASS CUTTING STRUCTURE OPTIONAL FEATURES

TOOTH BITS
E QH D 4 0 S L
ENERGY BALANCED
CUTTING STRUCTURE OPTIONAL FEATURES
BITS®

FAMILY | CLASS CUTTING STRUCTURE OPTIONAL FEATURES

E QH C 1 S L
ENERGY BALANCED® BITS OPTIONAL FEATURES
E = Energy Balanced® Bits
For more information, please contact your local Halliburton Drill Bits representative.
FAMILY | CLASS
A = Air Application P = Protective Carbide Coating
QH = QuadPack® Plus Engineered Hydraulics Bits C = Center Jet R = Raised Enhanced Shirttail / Arm Protection
(4 1/2 through 13-1/2 in.)
D = Diamond Surf Row (33%) S = Enhanced Shirttail Protection
CUTTING STRUCTURE (PREFIX) D2 = Diamond Surf Row (50%) SD = Shirttail Diamond – Enhanced Protection
C = After Class Alpha for Claw Tooth on Steel Tooth Model D3 = Diamond Surf Row (100%) RD = Shirttail Diamond – Raised Protection
D = For Gauge/Face Diamond Insert on Insert Model G = Non-Standard Gauge Row

CUTTING STRUCTURE L = Lug Pads

For Tooth Bits Single Numeric Variant From 1 to 7 LD = Diamond Insert Lug Pads
For Insert Bits Dual Numeric Variant From 00 to 99

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X Series™ Drill Bits

Saudi Arabia: Record ROP and Cost Per Foot
Our line of X SeriesTM roller cone bits include non-sealed and sealed
• Halliburton DBS 22” EBXT02S
roller bearing bits, typically in sizes larger than 13 1/2 in. Featuring
greater seal reliability, these bits ensure maximum performance to • Drilled 1,855 ft (795 m) in 33 hr
meet challenging applications. • ROP of 53.2 ft/hr (30 m/hr)
• 25.4% improvement in ROP and reduction in cost
per foot of 8% over the best competitor offset in the
Increased Bearing Capacity Shedgum field
New bearing has increased load
capacity with larger cross section
seals for increased compression 60
while maintaining similar contact 56.2
pressure 50 54.7

Greater Seal Reliability

40 41.9
53% increase in seal reliability, a

ROP (ft/hr)
24% reduction in torque friction,
and a 16% decrease in temperature 30
endured by the seal over the
previous design 20 20.9
More Responsive Pressure 10
Compensation System
Significantly reduces differential
pressure variation on the seal 0
Halliburton DBS Offset 1 Offset 2

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ENERGY BALANCED
CUTTING STRUCTURE OPTIONAL FEATURES
BITS®

FAMILY | CLASS CUTTING STRUCTURE OPTIONAL FEATURES

EB XT C 1 S L
ENERGY BALANCED® BITS OPTIONAL FEATURES
EB = Energy Balanced® Bits For more information, please contact your local Halliburton Drill Bits
representative.
FAMILY | CLASS A = Air Application
XN = Non Sealed Bearing C = Center Jet
XT = Sealed Roller Bearing
D = Diamond Surf Row (33%)
D2 = Diamond Surf Row (50%)
CUTTING STRUCTURE (PREFIX)
D3 = Diamond Surf Row (100%)
C = After Class Alpha for Claw Tooth on Steel Tooth Model
G = Non-Standard Gauge Row
D = For Gauge/Face Diamond Insert on Insert Model
L = Lug Pads

CUTTING STRUCTURE LD = Diamond Insert Lug Pads

P = Protective Carbide Coating
For Tooth Bits Single Numeric Variant From 1 to 7
For Insert Bits Dual Numeric Variant From 00 to 99 R = Raised Enhanced Shirttail / Arm Protection
S = Enhanced Shirttail Protection
SD = Shirttail Diamond – Enhanced Protection
RD = Shirttail Diamond – Raised Protection

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Roller Cone Bit Features

CUTTING STRUCTURE

After Class Alpha for Claw Tooth For Gauge/Face Diamond Insert
on Steel Tooth Bits (C) on Insert Bits (D)
The patented claw feature delays Diamond enhanced gauge row
the typical wear pattern of the insert protection for reduced
tooth, leaving a longer, sharper gauge wear, high-quality wellbore
tooth for improved ROP and and improved cutting structure
cutting structure life. Utilization performance.
of the “claw” increases the
aggressiveness of the bit as the
teeth wear.

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Air Application (A) Center Jet (C)

Center bore in bit for air drilling Center jet feature to enhance
applications, which helps cone cleaning and hydraulic flow
minimize the volume of drilling patterns, which helps prevent bit
fluids needed for the full well and balling.
reduces the time that fluids are
held in reserve pits.

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Diamond Surf Row 33% (D) Diamond Surf Row 50% (D2)
33% diamond surf protection 50% diamond surf protection
improves resistance to impact improves resistance to impact
damage and abrasive wear, which damage and abrasive wear, which
results in more protection for the results in more protection for the
bearing seal, extending bit life. bearing seal, extending bit life.

Diamond Surf Row 100% (D3) Non-Standard Gauge Row (G)

100% diamond surf protection Tungsten carbide “surf ” inserts
improves resistance to impact in gauge teeth for added gauge
damage and abrasive wear, which protection.
results in more protection for the
bearing seal, extending bit life.

Lug Pads (L) Diamond Insert Lug Pads (LD)

Integral stabilizer pads Diamond integral stabilizer
for improved directional pads for improved directional
performance on steerable performance on steerable
assemblies. assemblies.

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Protective Carbide Coating (P) Raised Enhanced Shirttail/Arm

Thermal spray process (HVOF), Protection (R)
using the X-Gun® sprayer, Raised tungsten carbide inserts
produces hard, dense tungsten and proprietary hardfacing
carbide coatings for cutting provides maximum arm
structures that are resistant to protection in abrasive and
abrasive wear and erosion. directional applications.
X-Gun® is a registered trademark of GS Manufacturing

Enhanced Shirttail/Arm Shirttail Diamond – Enhanced

Protection (S) Protection (SD)
Shirttails protected with Diamond-enhanced inserts and
proprietary hardfacing and tungsten carbide inserts protect
tungsten carbide inserts for shirttail for maximum abrasion
maximum abrasion resistance. resistance.

Shirttail Diamond – Raised

Protection (RD)
Raised diamond-enhanced inserts
and tungsten carbide inserts
protect shirttail for maximum
abrasion resistance.

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Coring Services

RockSwift™ System

Core Barrel Features

Preservation and
Stabilization Services
 Coring Services

Coring Technologies
Halliburton offers a full range of coring services from unconsolidated to RockStrongTM Coring System
ultrahard abrasive formations. With proven global performance of over Designed specifically for high pressure, high temperature (HPHT)
400 jobs performed each year, we have a 94% core recovery rate. We offer environments and hard, abrasive rock, the RockStrongTM coring system
best-in-class core bit technology to maximize ROP and extend bit life. incorporates best-in-class corehead technology, anti-jamming design, and
engineered vibration mitigation.
Our on-site Design at the Customer Interface (DatCISM) process
provides custom solutions to maximize core recovery. MaxBHATM The RockStrong coring system features a unique swivel assembly, making
software analysis is performed for the coring BHA to provide additional it the most robust coring tool on the market. To date, it is the only system
information on drilling performance. We provide superior coring service specifically designed for extreme wellbore environments. It is field
quality to more than 170 customers in 47 countries to meet your coring proven to deliver high-quality core samples in the harshest conditions.
objectives. The system was built to overcome ultra-deepwater coring issues and high
vibration levels encountered in tight multi-layer formations.
Applications Solutions
Tool Size
Tendency to Jam from Fractured RockStrong™ Coring System, Full
Reservoir Closure System, MaxBHA 4-3/4 in. x 2-5/8 in. 5-1/2 in. x 3-1/4 in. 6-3/4 in. x 4 in. 8 in. x 5 1/4 in.
Hole Size
Soft Friable or Unconsolidated RockStrong, RockSwift™ Coring Compatibility 5-7/8 in. x 7 in. 6 in. x 8-1/2 in. 8 in. x 9 in. 10 7/8 in. x 12 1/4 in.
Expensive Rig Time System, MaxBHA
Core Barrel Size 4-3/4 in. 5-1/2 in. 6-3/4 in. 6-3/4 in.
Horizontal or High Angle RockStrong, MaxBHA
Core Size 2-5/8 in. 3-1/4 in. 4 in. 4 in.
High Pressure/High Temperature RockStrong, RockSwift, MaxBHA

Ultra Stable Double Bearing Assembly

Ensures smooth core entry and reduces risk
of damage to the core

Anti-Jamming Features
Included a top spacer assembly
which acts like a preloaded spring
to absorb axial vibrations along the
inner assembly

Increased Space-Out Capacity Pre-Loaded Adjustment System

PDC Core Head TSP Core Head Diamond Impregnated Withstands HPHT conditions Reduces fatigue effects and
For Soft Formations For Medium to Hard Core Head extends the vibration level
Formations For Hard/Abrasive that can be sustained by the
Formations core barrel

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Heavy Duty Core Catcher The Hydro-Seat Barrel (HSBTM) System

Designed for coring medium-hard, The Hydro-Seat Barrel (HSBTM) System, an optional feature,
hard-fractured, or interbedded provides a clear and instantaneous indication on the rig floor if
formations. The spring catcher core jamming occurs. The floating, flexible barrel (shown below)
(shown at right) opens as the core is hydraulically seated, which means much less stress on the core
enters. When the core barrel is lifted at entry. Jamming lifts the inner barrel restricting mud flow, and
off the bottom, the spring catcher increases the pressure reading at the surface.
closes to break off the formation
and retains it within the inner tube. Stand
StandPipe
PipePressure
Pressure Stand
Stand Pipe Pressure
Pipe Pressure

#30 Core Catcher Rev.6

WLC 02-1-2E
COR 02-1-4D

Coring
CORING Jamming
JAMMING

Heavy Duty Threadform (patented)

The Heavy Duty Threadform reduces thread damage and costly
delays. It adds reliability in horizontal applications and enables
longer core barrels to save trips and valuable rig time. The heavy
duty buttress threads are double shouldered and flush internally
and externally. They greatly increase tensile strength, flex capaci-

#13 Heavy Duty Threads

ty, torsional strength, and fatigue life compared with conventional
threads. Its fatigue life is ten times greater than conventional
types.

COR 02-1-5B

#28 Hydro Seat Barrel

COR 02-1-6E & 7D
HSB 02-1-1A
WLC 02-1-2F

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RockSwift™ Coring System

The RockSwiftTM wireline coring system enables operations to pull the
core out of the hole by a wire while the core barrel remains downhole.
The inner assembly containing the core is pulled, and as soon as the
core is retrieved, an empty tube is dropped in and hydraulically kept
inside the bore barrel, ready to complete the next core cut.

A drill plug can alternatively replace the removable tube to fill the
corehead with a cutting structure to drill towards the next core point.

RockSwiftTM coring system comes in a variety of tool sizes with

different hole size capabilities to.

Latch LesTM Latch LesTM Triple Tube RockSwift

4-3/4 in. x 1.713 in. 6-3/4 in. x 2.02 in. 6-3/4 in. x 3 in.

Hole Size Capabilities 5-7/8 in. - 7 in. 8 in. - 9 in. 8 in. - 9 in.

Core Size 1.713 in. 2.02 in. 3 in.

Recommended Drill 2-1/4 in. 2-13/16 in. 4-1/8 in.

String Drift Diameter

RockSwiftTM Coring System in the La Luna Shale in Colombia.

Poland: Fast Recovery for Accurate Gas-in-Place Measurement

• Halliburton DBS 3-in. RockSwiftTM wireline coring system with 8-1/2 in. x 3 in. FC3643 PDC core head

• Cut 820 ft (250 m) in 29 runs with a single core head

• 100% core recovery

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Core Barrel Features

FCSTM (Full Closure System) GliderTM System
FCS system is ideal for soft, unconsolidated formations. A hydraulic The Glider™ system provides a layer of
collapsing sleeve minimizes mechanical parts and increases reliability. lubricating non-reactive fluid between
the core and inner tube to prevent
Full Closure System is a parallel concept of core catcher that enables jamming and protect the core from the
an efficient recovery of soft to highly unconsolidated cores. The FCS drilling mud.
system is available as a conversion kit to the Conventional Barrel
and consists of two main assemblies: the FCS Inner Tube Plug that is
assembled to the Conventional Swivel and the FCS Collapsing Shoe
that is fitted located at the top of the conventional lower half shoe
containing the core catcher. An additional Activation Sub is finally
fitted around the FCS Collapsing Shoe to create a TFA restriction upon
request which will bring the latter to collapse around the core foot.
PosiCloseTM System
The FCS is hydraulically activated by a drop ball and is fully The PosiCloseTM system also maximizes core recovery in
compatible with Halliburton DBS Conventional Coring equipment.
#35 Glider Interior Icon

soft formations. Unrestricted entry GLI 02-1-2A & 1A

WLC -02-1-3A

eliminates jamming from premature

catcher/core contact.

The catcher system fully

closes to ensure complete
retention throughout
retrieval.

#11 Posi Close

COR 02-1-4C &7C
#^10 Full Closure system rev.8
Ball Activated Bottom WLC 02-1-3C

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Preservation and Stabilization Services

Inner Tube Alignment Device prevents Power Saw cuts fiberglass or
core damage from rotating and flexing of aluminum inner tubes into
inner tubes, while separating the inner three foot sections, if requested
tubes prior to laydown. by the customer. The blade is
normally diamond tipped, and
Plug Taker cuts core samples to aid on-site the saw pneumatic depending on the rig location. The box’s safety
#^12 G-Clamp #34 Saw

operating decisions or to ship them to Tube Alignment Device

housing offers an open top for access.

HND 02-1-3C

the laboratory for further analysis. 2

3 4
5
1
2

0
3

dar
4

6
5

Operators can also take plugs at the

1 dar 6
0

surface to prevent further diffusion, and

with trimming, provide the laboratory
an inner plug untouched by drilling Lay-down Cradle protects against
fluids, which prevents alternation. bending and impact damage.
The cradle is equipped with rollers.
#22 Plug Taker
COR 02-1-9C

Foam Coring Preservation provides

complete core stabilization in a fast and
reliable system that ensures sample
integrity while facilitating ease of handling.
Cores are immediately protected and #12 Laydown Cradle

Core Gamma Logger (CGL) provides on-site analysis for gamma ray
COR 02-1-9D
HND 02-1-1A, 2A

preserved in-situ, eliminating potential

logs. It enables real-time decisions on further coring, testing,
damage and ensuring quality analysis.
or completions by correlating cored sections with
Special Shipping Baskets can be anticipated lithology, delineating shale
spring-loaded to protect cores during from non-shale sections. The
transport. The basket can CGL is portable and works
ship full length cores, the vertically on the rig floor
preference of some or horizontally on the
laboratories. catwalk.

#32
Shock Absorbing Rack

#40 Core Gamma Logger (Large)

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Hole Enlargement Tools

XRTM Reamer

TDReamTM Tool

NBR® Near Bit Reamer

URTM UnderReamer

Single Piece Hole Opener

 Hole Enlargement Tools

Hole Enlargement Technologies

Halliburton DBS offers high-performance downhole tools for hole Halliburton’s hole enlargement tools operate efficiently, improving
enlargement, torque reduction, and drag resistance improvement needs. circulation, reducing the risk for fracturing formations to overcome
your hole enlargement challenges.
Halliburton’s hole enlargement solutions can help solve your
challenges whether you are using a rotary steerable BHA, a steerable Challenges Solutions
motor BHA, or a conventional rotary drilling system. We offer
Rotary Steerable BHA XR™, SPHO, TDReamTM
innovative drilling technologies to mitigate drillstring vibration during
Steerable Motor BHA NBR®
hole enlargement.
Conventional Rotary BHA UR™, NBR®, SPHO, XR™

Cutting Structures
TDReamTM and NBR® Pistons XRTM Reamer Arms
The NBR tool features dome PDC cutters, which prevent cutters from With dedicated cutter arm sets for each hole opening size, the
damaging the casing if pistons are released inadvertently within the XR reamer can increase hole size up to 1.5 times the pilot hole
casing shoe. diameter.

Drilling loads are broadly distributed across the body and arm
Standard arms for soft applications have
geometries so that vibrations are greatly reduced. The XR Reamer
a single row of PDC cutters on our hole
autoblocking technology assures the arms are open at all times while
enlargement tools.
WOB is applied.

Two rows of PDC cutters are used for

medium to hard applications.

Three rows of PDC cutters are for

hard/abrasive applications, made with
reinforced hardfacing.

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URTM Tool Arms Operating Principles

The largest in the market in terms of enlargement capability, the tool XRTM Reamer
is specifically designed for gravel packing, coalbed methane and gas XR Reamer is activated by a ball drop. When the ball seats, a pressure
storage applications where enlarged hole size is critical for optimizing differential is seen at the shear pin, and the arms are activated. This
well production. pressure differential can be seen at surface, indicating that the tool has
moved into the active state. A second ball is then dropped to deactivate
For standard applications, the arms.
PDC cutters are used.
NBR® Tool
The NBR® tool operates solely on hydraulic bore pressure (shown
below, top). A minimal increase in internal pressure acts on the flanges,
breaks the shear pin and forces the pistons to move radially. Return
For medium to hard formations, springs close the pistons when
interbedded with hard layers, the mixed flow decreases.
cutter is comprised of PDC cutters backed up
with diamond impregnated disks. URTM Tool Arms
Hydraulic force activates the
cutter arms on the URTM tool
For hard/abrasive formations a fully (shown right, bottom). With
diamond impregnated cutting structure the pumps off, a return spring
is used. closes the arms. There is no
locking device. A rack-and-
pinion mechanism transmits
the drive rod motion to open
Single Piece Hole Opener the arms, and then stop
The SPHO cutting structure is designed, using blocks enable two
force and torque balancing technology. different arm opening
# 29 4A 4B NBR operating principle

There are three cutter options available: angles, 90° and 35°.

• Conventional • Extreme
• Tough
The cutting structure can be customized as needed to fit the application.

#29
8A Under Reamer Operating Principle
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XR™ Reamer Hole Enlargement Tool

Quality Hole Enlargement While Drilling
The XRTM Reamer is the only tool capable of enlargement up to Reliable Autoblocking System
Enables the use of optimum WOB while
1.5 times the pilot hole or dri diameter. e tool provides dependable
drilling as all the loads are transferred
hole enlargement while minimizing BHA vibration. The XR Reamer to the reamer body rather than on
is proven in high-angle, extended-reach applications where it internal components
minimizes downhole vibration resulting in reliable performance, even
in challenging environments. Large Flow Area
For efficient cuttings removal
A self-stabilized body is one of many technological features embedded
in the XR Reamer. Besides minimizing BHA whirl, the technology
produces a quality enlarged wellbore and extends drill string
Articulated Arm Deployment
component life.
For tool reliability,
durability, and hole quality
The XR Reamer autoblocking technology uses the dynamic and
fully automated blocking to assure the arms are open at all times
while WOB is applied. This mechanism has been chosen because Self Stabilizing Body
in expandable enlargement applications any physical locking open Minimizes BHA whirl,
feature may expose the customer to the risk of losing the entire BHA making the hole
enlargement operation
due to the mechanical lock’s failure to disengage. This feature provides
more efficient
improved surface quality for the customer.

Norway: World Record in Reservoir Section

• Halliburton XR800 tool with 9-in. arms

• Successful reaming to a total depth of 6353 m (20,876 ft)

• The 4,297-m (14,098 ft) long section was opened in one run

• The XR800 Set a world record for the longest expandable hole enlargement run in a reservoir section

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TDReam™ Tool
In a traditional reaming-while-drilling BHA, the reamer is placed above of reducing operational risk in addition to saving time and money. Run
the RSS and LWD tools, creating a long rathole and requiring an extra trip in conjunction with the XR™ Reamer, the TDReam™ tool is Halliburton’s
to enlarge the hole to TD. Challenged to design a tool to increase efficiency, newest downhole innovation designed to significantly reduce rathole
Halliburton has responded with a solution that has the added benefits length and reach TD in one run.

No Locking Devices Shear Pin

To prevent pistons from Prevents tool activation while
inadvertently locking in the drilling out shoe track
open position. Return springs
close arms when flow decreases

Balanced Concentric
Solid One Piece Body Substantially reduces BHA vibration
Standard API, stress compared with eccentric tools of
relieved connection bi-center bits, improving steerability
and stability

Selectable Activation
Selectable hydraulic activation or ball
assisted hydraulic activation module
– the latter for pump pressure or ECD
restricted applications

Norway: Successfully enlarged wellbore from 12 1/4 in. to 13 1/2 in.

• Halliburton TDR1200 tool in combination with the XR reamer delivers a one-trip solution for borehole enlargement to TD

• Successfully enlarged the rathole to enable the running of 10 3/4 in. casing to TD

• Estimated cost savings of $300,000 in rig time alone for the operator

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NBR® (Near Bit Reamer) Tool

The NBR tool has borehole enlargement capabilities up to 1.2 times
the pilot hole diameter. The tool is a concentric expandable reamer,
which is engineered to run between the downhole motor and above No Locking Devices
To prevent pistons from inadvertently
the drill bit. Due to its robustness and limited moving parts, the NBR
locking in the open position, the return
tool is the most reliable tool on the market. springs close the arms when the flow
decreases
The NBR tool’s concentric technology substantially reduces BHA
vibration compared to eccentric tools or bi-center bits, improving Balanced Concentric
steerability and stability. e greater stability of the NBR tool helps Substantially reduces BHA
vibration compared with
ensure a gauged hole.
eccentric tools or bi-center
Back Reaming Cutters
bits, improving steerability
Enables rotation out
and stability
of the hole

Shear Pin
Prevents tool activation while
drilling out shoe track
Solid One Piece Body
Standard API, stress relieved
connection

Gulf of Mexico: Outstanding Product Performance

• Halliburton NBR800 tool

• Successfully enlarged the entire section of the well in a single run with excellent directional control

• Estimated cost savings of $59,000 in rig time alone for the customer, by eliminating a trip to pick up a second enlargement tool

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UR™ (UnderReamer) Tool

The UR tool is a heavy-duty tool for enlarging the borehole up to
two times the pilot hole diameter. It offers a variety of completion Interchangeable Nozzles
options, since it can be selectively activated or deactivated downhole. Enable variable hydraulic schemes

The UR tool can be used for prodution enhancement applications,

expanding the hole for gravel packing, scraping filter cake, plus
underground gas storage applications.

Standard API
Stress relieved connection

Interchangeable Nozzles at Arm Level

Provide cooling and cleaning of
cutter arms
Hardfacing at the Leading Edge
Is part of the robust construction

Australia: Successful Under Reaming of 450 m (1,476 ft) of coal

#29
Under Reamer
1200
• Halliburton UR800 Tool 1100mMD
1000
• Reaming of the 8 3/4 in. pilot hole to 12 1/4 in. as successfully 800
conducted to 1100 m 650mMD
600
• Rate of penetration of 40 m/hr 400

• The UR800 tool successfully under reams 450 m (1,476 ft) of coal in a 200

Coal Seam Gas well 0

Depth In Depth Out

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Single Piece Hole Opener (SPHO)

The SPHO is an enhanced version of a PDC concentric hole opener.
During or after drilling, the SPHO enlarges the pilot hole. The SPHO
features an optimized cutting structure, single piece construction, a
self-stabilized body, and interchangeable nozzles.

Interchangeable Nozzles at Arm

Optimized Cutting Structure Level
Designed using force and torque Provide cooling and cleaning
balancing technology of cutter arms

Self-Body Stabilization
Is integrated with the tool so that no
extra stabilization is required when
the SPHO is added to the BHA

Single Piece Structure

Milled from a single steel bar—
the heat cycle is used to make sure
the material has proper hardness
and structural integrity

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Resources

API Casing Dimensions

Recommended
Make-Up Torque

API Tolerances and

TFA Values

IADC Dull Grading

Roller Cone Ring

Gauging

Local Representatives

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API CASING DIMENSIONS

CASING CASING NORMAL INSIDE API ROLLER CONE FIXED CUTTER
SIZE COUPLING WEIGHT DIAMETER DRIFT BIT SIZE BIT SIZE
O.D. IN. O.D. IN. LBS/FT. I.D. IN. I.D. IN. O.D. O.D.
IN. DEC. IN. DEC.
4-1/2* 5.000 9.50 4.090 3.965 3-7/8 3.875 3-7/8 3.875
4.500* 5.000 10.50 4.052 3.927 3-7/8 3.875 3-7/8 3.875
5.000 11.60 4.000 3.875 3-7/8 3.875 3-7/8 3.875
5.000 13.50 3.920 3.795 3-3/4 3.750 3-3/4 3.750
5 5.563 11.50 4.560 4.435 3-7/8 4.375 3-7/8 4.375
5.000 5.563 13.00 4.494 4.369 3-7/8 4.250 3-7/8 4.250
5.563 15.00 4.408 4.283 3-7/8 4.250 3-7/8 4.250
5.563 18.00 4.276 4.151 3-7/8 4.125 3-7/8 4.125
5-1/2 6.050 14.00 5.012 4.887 4-3/4 4.750 4-3/4 4.750
5.500 6.050 15.50 4.950 4.825 4-3/4 4.750 4-3/4 4.750
6.050 1700 4.892 4.767 4-3/4 4.750 4-3/4 4.750
6.050 20.00 4.778 4.653 3-7/8 4.500 3-7/8 4.500
6.050 23.00 4.670 4.545 3-7/8 4.500 3-7/8 4.500
6-5/8 7.390 20.00 6.049 5.924 5-7/8 5.875 5-7/8 5.875
6.625 7.390 24.00 5.921 5.796 4-3/4 4.750 4-3/4 4.750
7.390 28.00 5.791 5.666 4-3/4 4.750 4-3/4 4.750
7.390 32.00 5.675 5.550 4-3/4 4.750 4-3/4 4.750
7 7.656 17.00 6.538 6.413 6-1/4 6.250 6-1/4 6.250
7.000 7.656 20.00 6.456 6.331 6-1/4 6.250 6-1/4 6.250
7.656 23.00 6.366 6.241 6-1/8 6.125 6-1/8 6.125
7.656 26.00 6.276 6.151 6-1/8 6.125 6-1/8 6.125
7.656 29.00 6.184 6.059 6 6.000 6 6.000
7.656 32.00 6.094 5.969 5-7/8 5.875 5-7/8 5.875
7.656 35.00 6.004 5.879 5-7/8 5.875 5-7/8 5.875
7.656 38.00 5.920 5.795 4-3/4 4.750 4-3/4 4.750
8.500 20.00 7.125 7.000 6-3/4 6.750 6-3/4 6.750
7-5/8 8.500 24.00 7.025 6.900 6-3/4 6.750 6-3/4 6.750
7.625 8.500 26.40 6.969 6.844 6-3/4 6.750 6-3/4 6.750
8.500 29.70 6.875 6.750 6-3/4 6.750 6-3/4 6.750
8.500 33.70 6.765 6.640 6-1/2 6.500 6-1/2 6.500
8.500 39.00 6.625 6.500 6-1/2 6.500 6-1/2 6.500
9.625 24.00 8.097 7.972 7-7/8 7.875 7-7/8 7.875
8-5/8 9.625 38.00 8.017 7.892 7-7/8 7.875 7-7/8 7.875
8.625 9.625 32.00 7.921 7.796 6-3/4 6.750 6-3/4 6.750
9.625 36.00 7.825 7.700 6-3/4 6.750 6-3/4 6.750
9.625 40.00 7.725 7.600 6-3/4 6.750 6-3/4 6.750
NOTE: For API casing data regarding the above information, refer to Toolpusher’s Manual or specific manufacturer’s specifications. * Roller Cone bits are not currently available for this casing size

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API CASING DIMENSIONS

CASING CASING NORMAL INSIDE API ROLLER CONE FIXED CUTTER
SIZE COUPLING WEIGHT DIAMETER DRIFT BIT SIZE BIT SIZE
O.D. IN. O.D. IN. LBS/FT. I.D. IN. I.D. IN. O.D. O.D.
IN. DEC. IN. DEC.
9.625 44.00 7.625 7.500 6-3/4 6.750 6-3/4 6.750
9.625 49.00 7.511 7.386 6-3/4 6.750 6-3/4 6.750
9-5/8 10.625 29.30 9.063 8.907 8-3/4 8.750 8-3/4 8.750
9.625 10.625 32.30 9.001 8.845 8-3/4 8.750 8-3/4 8.750
10.625 36.00 8.921 8.765 8-3/4 8.750 8-3/4 8.750
10.625 40.00 8.835 8.679 8-1/2 8.500 8-1/2 8.500
10.625 43.50 8.755 8.599 8-1/2 8.500 8-1/2 8.500
10.625 47.00 8.681 8.525 8-1/2 8.500 8-1/2 8.500
10.625 53.50 8.535 8.379 8-3/8 8.375 8-3/8 8.375
10-3/4 11.750 32.75 10.192 10.036 9-7/8 9.875 9-7/8 9.875
10.750 11.750 40.50 10.050 9.984 9-7/8 9.875 9-7/8 9.875
11.750 45.50 9.950 9.794 9-1/2 9.500 9-1/2 9.500
11.750 51.00 9.850 9.694 9-1/2 9.500 9-1/2 9.500
11.750 55.50 9.760 9.604 9-1/2 9.500 9-1/2 9.500
11.750 60.70 9.660 9.504 9-1/2 9.500 9-1/2 9.500
11.750 65.70 9.560 9.404 8-3/4 7.750 8-3/4 7.750
11-3/4 12.750 42.00 11.084 10.928 10-5/8 10.625 10-5/8 10.625
11.750 12.750 47.00 11.000 10.844 10-5/8 10.625 10-5/8 10.625
12.750 54.00 10.880 10.724 10-5/8 10.625 10-5/8 10.625
12.750 60.00 10.772 10.616 9-7/8 9.875 9-7/8 9.875
13-3/8 14.375 48.00 12.715 12.559 12-1/4 12.250 12-1/4 12.250
13.375 14.375 54.50 12.615 12.459 12-1/4 12.250 12-1/4 12.250
14.375 61.00 12.515 12.359 12-1/4 12.250 12-1/4 12.250
14.375 68.00 12.415 12.259 12-1/4 12.250 12-1/4 12.250
14.375 72.00 12.347 12.191 11 11.000 11 11.000
16 17.000 65.00 15.250 15.062 14-3/4 14.750 14-3/4 14.750
16.000 17.000 75.00 15.124 14.936 14-3/4 14.750 14-3/4 14.750
17.000 84.00 15.015 14.822 14-3/4 14.750 14-3/4 14.750
18-5/8 20.000 87.50 17.755 17.567 17-1/2 17.500 17-1/2 17.500
18.625 - - - - - - - -
20 21.000 94.00 19.124 18.936 17-1/2 17.500 17-1/2 17.500
20.000 21.000 106.50 19.000 18.812 17-1/2 17.500 17-1/2 17.500
21.000 133.00 18.730 18.542 17-1/2 17.500 17-1/2 17.500
21.000 169.00 18.376 18.188 17-1/2 17.500 17-1/2 17.500
NOTE: For API casing data regarding the above information, refer to Toolpusher’s Manual or specific manufacturer’s specifications. * Roller Cone bits are not currently available for this casing size

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RECOMMENDED MAKE-UP TORQUE–FIXED CUTTER BITS

CONNECTION MAX. PIN I.D. BIT SUB O.D. MIN. MAKE-UP CONNECTION MAX. PIN I.D. BIT SUB O.D. MIN. MAKE-UP
IN. IN. IN. TORQUE IN. IN. IN. TORQUE
2-3/8 (API Reg.) 1 3 1,793* 6-5/8 (API Reg.) 3 8-1/4 43,525
3-1/8 2,422* 7-1/2 37,119*
3-1/4 3,069* 7-3/4 40,753
2-7/8 (API Reg.) 1-1/4 3-1/2 3,071* 8 41,114
3-3/4 4,620 8-1/4 41,114
3-7/8 4,662 7-5/8 (API Reg.) 3-1/4 8-1/2 41,474
3-1/2 (API Reg.) 1-1/2 4-1/8 5,173* 8-3/4 48,321*
4-1/4 6,309* 9 57,735
4-1/2 7,665 9-1/4 67,386
5-1/2 12,461* 9-1/2 67,908
4-1/2 (API Reg.) 2-1/4 5-3/4 16,488* 7-5/8 (API Reg.) 3-1/2 8-1/2 68,431
6 17,560 8-3/4 48,321*
6-1/4 17,766 9 57,735*
4-1/2 (I.F. Box) 2-1/4 6-1/2 23,743* 9-1/4 63,824
7 30,941 9-1/2 64,318
8 32,169 8-5/8 (API Reg.) 3-1/2 9-3/4 64,813
6-5/8 (API Reg.) 2-13/16 7-1/2 37,119* 10 97,229
7-3/4 42,769 10-1/4 98,012
8 43,147 10-1/2 98,725
99,437

recommend make-up torque–roller cone bits*

BIT SIZE TOOL-JOINT TYPE RECOMMENDED TORQUE
IN. IN. FT/LBS JOULES
4-3/4 2-7/8 4500/5500 6102/7458
5-7/8 to 7-3/8 3-1/2 7000/9000 9492/12204
7-5/8 to 8-3/4 4-1/2 12000/16000 16272/21696
9-1/2 to 13-3/4 6-5/8 28000/32000 37968/43392
14-3/4 to 28 7-5/8 34000/40000 46104/54240
NOTE: The tool joint type for the 14-3/4 to 17-1/2 in. rock bit range is either 6-5/8 or 7-5/8 in. per API Reg.
*Calculations based on recommendations from API and tool joint manufacturers.

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API Tolerances and TFA Values

API STANDARD ROLLER CONE BIT TOLERANCES API STANDARD FIXED CUTTER BIT TOLERANCES
BIT SIZE O.D. TOLERANCE BIT SIZE O.D. TOLERANCE
(IN.) (IN.) (IN.) (IN.)
6-3/4 and smaller -0.0 to +1/32 6-3/4 and smaller -0.015 to +0.00
6-25/32 to 9 -0.0 to +1/32 6-25/32 to 9 -0.020 to +0.00
9-1/32 to 13-3/4 -0.0 to +1/32 9-1/32 to 13-3/4 -0.030 to +0.00
13-25/32 to 17-1/2 -0.0 to +1/16 13-25/32 to 17-1/2 -0.045 to +0.00
17-17/32 and larger -0.0 to +3/32 17-17/32 and larger -0.063 to +0.00

TFA VALUES OF COMMON NOZZLE SIZES

NOZZLE SIZE NUMBER OF NOZZLES
IN. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7/32 0.0376 0.0752 0.1128 0.1504 0.1880 0.2256 0.2632 0.3007 0.3382 0.3758
8/32 0.0491 0.0982 0.1473 1.1964 0.2455 0.2946 0.3437 0.3927 0.4418 0.4909
9/32 0.0621 0.1242 0.1863 0.2484 0.3105 0.3728 0.4349 0.4970 0.5591 0.6213
10/32 0.0767 0.1534 0.2301 0.3068 0.3835 0.4602 0.5369 0.6136 0.6903 0.7670
11/32 0.0928 0.1856 0.2784 0.3712 0.4640 0.5568 0.6496 0.7424 0.8353 0.9281
12/32 0.1104 0.2208 0.3312 0.4418 0.5522 0.6627 0.7731 0.8836 0.9940 1.1045
13/32 0.1296 0.2592 0.3888 0.5184 0.6480 0.7776 0.9072 1.0370 1.1666 1.2962
14/32 0.1503 0.3006 0.4509 0.6012 0.7515 0.9020 1.0523 1.2026 1.3530 1.5033
15/32 0.1726 0.3452 0.5178 0.6904 0.8630 1.0354 1.2080 1.3806 1.5532 1.7257
16/32 0.1963 0.3926 0.5889 0.7854 0.9817 1.1781 1.3744 1.5708 1.7671 1.9635
17/32 0.2217 0.4433 0.6650 0.8866 1.1083 1.3300 1.5516 1.7733 1.9949 2.2166
18/32 0.2485 0.4970 0.7455 0.9940 1.2425 1.4910 1.7395 1.9880 2.2365 2.4850
19/32 0.2769 0.5538 0.8307 1.1076 1.3845 1.6614 1.9382 2.2151 2.4920 2.7688
20/32 0.3068 0.6136 0.9204 1.2272 1.5340 1.8408 2.1476 2.4544 2.7612 3.0680
21/32 0.3382 0.6764 1.1015 1.3530 1.6912 2.0295 2.3677 2.7059 3.0442 3.3824
22/32 0.3712 0.7424 1.1136 1.4848 1.8560 2.2272 2.5986 2.9698 3.3410 3.7122
24/32 0.4418 0.8836 1.3254 1.7671 2.2089 2.6507 3.0925 3.5343 3.9761 4.4179
26/32 0.5185 1.0370 1.5555 2.0739 2.5924 3.1109 3.294 4.1479 4.6664 5.1849
28/32 0.6013 1.2026 1.8040 2.4053 3.0066 3.6079 4.2092 4.8106 5.4119 6.0132

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IADC Dull Grading

CUTTING STRUCTURE
INNER OUTER DULL LOCATION BEARINGS/ GAUGE OTHER DULL CHAR. REASON
ROWS ROWS CHAR. SEALS PULLED
1 2 3 4 X 6 7 8

1 INNER CUTTING STRUCTURE 3 DULL CHARACTERISTICS 5 BEARINGS/SEALS

BF - Bond Failure N/A
BT - Broken Cutters
2 OUTER CUTTING STRUCTURE 6 GAUGE
BU - Balled Up
A measure of lost, worn, and/or broken I - In Gauge
CR - Cored
cutting structure. 1 - 1/16” Out of Gauge
CT - Chipped Cutters
Linear Scale: 0-8 2 - 1/8” Out of Gauge
DL - Delaminated Cutters
0 - No lost, worn and/or broken 4 - 1/4” Out of Gauge
ER - Erosion
cutting structure
HC - Heat Checking 7 OTHER DULL CHARACTERISTICS
8 - All of cutting structure lost,
JD - Junk Damage (Refer to column 3 codes)
worn and/or broken
LM - Lost Matrix
LN - Lost Nozzle 8 REASON PULLED OR RUN TERMINATED
Inner Area
LT - Lost Cutters BHA - Change Bottom Hole Assembly
Outer Area
2/3 Radius 1/3 Radius NO - No Dull Characteristics CM - Condition Mud
NR - Not Rerunnable CP - Core Point
PN - Plugged Nozzle/Flow Passage DMF - Downhole Motor Failure
RO - Ring Out DP - Drill Plug
RR - Rerunnable DSF - Drill String Failure
WO - Washed Out DST - Drill Stem Test
WT - Worn Cutters DTF - Down Hole Tool Failure
FM - Formation Change
Gauge 4 LOCATION HP - Hole Problems
C - Cone HR - Hours on Bit
Lost Cutter Delaminated Shoulder S - Shoulder LH - Left in Hole
(LT)
N - Nose LOG - Run Logs
Taper G - Gauge PP - Pump Pressure
Nose T - Taper PR - Penetration Rate
A - All Areas RIG - Rig Repair
No Wear Worn Cutter TD - Total Depth/Casing Depth
TQ - Torque
Halliburton’s fixed cutter bits are tip ground to exacting tolerances at gauge
O.D. per API spec 7. Depending on the specific design and application, as
TW - Twist Off
much as .080 of an inch of the cutter diameter may be ground flat. This can be WC - Weather Conditions
mistaken for gauge wear if unfamiliar with our products. Please ensure that WO - Washout in Drill String
the dull bits are in gauge with a calibrated No Go ring gauge.
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IADC Dull Grading

CUTTING STRUCTURE
INNER OUTER DULL LOCATION BEARINGS/ GAUGE OTHER DULL CHAR. REASON
ROWS ROWS CHAR. SEALS PULLED
1 2 3 4 X 6 7 8

1 INNER CUTTING STRUCTURE 4 LOCATION 7 OTHER DULL CHARACTERISTICS

All inner rows C - Cone (Refer to Column 3 codes)
S - Shoulder
2 OUTER CUTTING STRUCTURE N - Nose 8 REASON PULLED OR RUN TERMINATED
(Gauge row only) G - Gauge BHA - Change Bottom Hole Assembly
In columns 1 and 2, a linear scale from 0 to 8 T - Taper CM - Condition Mud
is used to describe the condition of the cutting A - All Areas CP - Core Point
structure according to the following: DMF - Downhole Motor Failure
5 BEARINGS/SEALS DP - Drill Plug
Steel Tooth Bits Non-Sealed Bearings DSF - Drill String Failure
A measure of lost tooth height due to abrasion A linear scale estimating bearing life used. DST - Drill Stem Test
and/or damage. 0 - No life used DTF - Downhole Tool Failure
0 - No loss of tooth height 8 - All life used, i.e. no bearing life FM - Formation Change
8 - Total loss of tooth height remaining HP - Hole Problems
Insert Bits Sealed Bearings HR - Hours on Bit
A measure of total cutting structure reduction E - Seals Effective LIH - Left In Hole
due to lost, worn and/or broken inserts. F - Seals Failed LOG - Run Logs
0 - No lost, worn and/or broken inserts N - Not Able To Grade PP - Pump Pressure
8 - All inserts lost, worn and/or broken PR - Penetration Rate
6 GAUGE RIG - Rig Repair
3 DULL CHARACTERISTICS (Measure in fractions of an inch) TD - Total Depth/Casing Depth
(Use only cutting structure related codes) I - In Gauge TQ - Torque
BC - Broken Cone* LT - Lost Teeth 1 - 1/16” Out of Gauge TW - Twist Off
BT - Broken Teeth NO - No Dull Characteristic 2 - 1/8” Out of Gauge WC - Weather Conditions
BU - Balled Up NR - Not Rerunnable 4 - 1/4” Out of Gauge WO - Washout in Drill String
CC - Cracked Cone* OC - Off Center Wear
CD - Cone Dragged* PB - Pinched Bit
CI - Cone Interference PN - Plugged Nozzle/Flow Passage Cutting Structure Wear
CR - Cored RG - Rounded Gauge
CT - Chipped Teeth RO - Ring Out * Show cone # or #’s under location 4.
ER - Erosion RR - Rerunnable Cone numbers are identified as follows:
FC - Flat Crested Wear SD - Shirttail Damage - The number one cone contains the center most
HC - Heat Checking SS - Self-Sharpening Wear cutting element.
JD - Junk Damage TR - Tracking - Cones two and three follow in a clockwise orientation
LC - Lost Cone* WO - Washed Out Bit as viewed looking down at the cutting structure with
LN - Lost Nozzle WT - Worn Teeth the bit sitting on the pin.

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Roller Cone Ring Gauging

Dull Three Cone Bits Sharp Bits

1 Obtain a nominal size ring gauge. A nominal ring gauge is one 1 When ring gauging a sharp (new) roller cone bit, a nominal ring
that is exact in size. For example, a 12-1/4-in. ring gauge is gauge might not fit over the cones due to the “plus” tolerances.
12-1/4-in. exactly. Obtain the appropriate Go and No Go gauges for each bit size.

2 Rotate all cones so that one of the gauge teeth on each cone is 2 The Go gauge is manufactured to the maximum roller cone bit
at the maximum gauge point.* (Remember, soft formation bits tolerance (see API Standard Roller Cone Rock Bit Tolerances)
with large offsets have the maximum gauge points on each cone plus its own tolerance +.003 to -0 in. for clearance.
located towards the leading side of the cone).
3 The No Go gauge is manufactured to the minimum roller
3 Place the ring gauge over the bit and locate it at the maximum cone bit tolerance, which is nominal bit diameter, plus its own
gauge point. tolerance +0- to -.003-in.

4 Pull the ring gauge tight against the gauge points of two cones as
shown.

5 Measure the gap between the third cone’s gauge point and the
ring gauge.**

6 Multiply this measurement by 2/3 for **

1

accuracy. This result is the amount the

bit is under gauge. In the illustration,
for example, measurement shows
3/8-in., while the bit is actually
1/4-in. out of gauge.
HAL9087

7 Report this amount to the nearest

1/16th of an inch.

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