THE DRILL BITS: HISTORY AND MODERN EXPERIENCE
Abstract
Purpose of the work is a brief historical review of the development of diamond drill bits of various types and the presentation of the prospective ways in this area.
Methodology. Analysis and summary of scientific and technical achievements, literary overview.
Results. Processes of formation of rock cutting tools, namely big diamond drill bits; small diamond drill bits; the bits equipped with synthetic diamonds; the bits armed by composite materials using diamonds are considered. Stages of innovative development and new approaches to drilling technologies are presented.
Novelty and practical value. In the historical context, the necessity of improvement a drilling tool is shown, the new promising ways for the development of diamond drill bits and technologies are presented.