DTH drill bits 1. Customized acceptable 2. Bit diameter, face shape 3. Carbide button shape 4. Qty of air hole
Carbide button shape selection: 1. Domed/Round Button Domed/Round Buttons are usually used as gauge buttons of DTH Bits, suitable for every abrasive and very hard formations. 2. Parabolic/Semi-Ballistic Buttons Parabolic Buttons are usually used as gauge buttons and front buttons of DTH Bits, suitable for medium abrasive and hard formations. 3. Ballistic Button Ballistic Buttons are usually used as front buttons of DTH Bits, suitable for medium abrasive and mesium hard formations. They can also be used as gauge buttons if the rock is soft. 4. Sharp Button Sharp Buttons are usually used as front buttons of DTH Bits for soft formations where fast penetration rates are possible. 5. Flat Button Flat buttons are usually used as protection buttons to reduce wear on rubbing surfaces of DTH bits.