Bit
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000357
The cutting tool attached to the end of the drill string that grinds, scrapes, or shears rock to create a borehole. It consists of a body with cutting elements, nozzles for drilling fluid, and connections to the drill string. The selection of bit type, such as roller cone or fixed cutter, depends on the formation's hardness, abrasiveness, and the desired drilling performance.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-000357 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Drilling |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-000357",
"term": "Bit",
"field": "Oil and gas",
"definition": "The cutting tool attached to the end of the drill string that grinds, scrapes, or shears rock to create a borehole. It consists of a body with cutting elements, nozzles for drilling fluid, and connections to the drill string. The selection of bit type, such as roller cone or fixed cutter, depends on the formation's hardness, abrasiveness, and the desired drilling performance.",
"subject": "Drilling",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/bit/"
}
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