Polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bit

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002850",
  "term": "Polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bit",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A type of drill bit that uses synthetic diamond cutters, known as polycrystalline diamond compacts, bonded to a tungsten carbide matrix. PDC bits are highly efficient for drilling through soft to medium-hard formations, offering high penetration rates and extended bit life. They are widely used in directional and horizontal drilling applications.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/polycrystalline-diamond-compact-pdc-bit/"
}