October 2010
Special Focus

Industry continues to build a better bit and forecast its operating conditions

When it comes to the science of making hole, the industry has been making progress bit by bit. This year is no exception. PDC bits remain the tool of choice for borehole construction; roller-cone and fixed-cutter bits are essentially mature products.

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