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    The document describes a 4-digit coding system used by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) to classify diamond drill bits. The first number indicates cutter density or size. The letter indicates body material. The second number indicates cutter size or type. The third number indicates body style or profile length. The code provides essential information to identify key specifications and attributes of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) and tungsten carbide insert (TSP/ND) drill bits.

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    The document describes a 4-digit coding system used by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) to classify diamond drill bits. The first number indicates cutter density or size. The letter indicates body material. The second number indicates cutter size or type. The third number indicates body style or profile length. The code provides essential information to identify key specifications and attributes of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) and tungsten carbide insert (TSP/ND) drill bits.

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    The document describes a 4-digit coding system used by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) to classify diamond drill bits. The first number indicates cutter density or size. The letter indicates body material. The second number indicates cutter size or type. The third number indicates body style or profile length. The code provides essential information to identify key specifications and attributes of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) and tungsten carbide insert (TSP/ND) drill bits.

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    The document describes a 4-digit coding system used by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) to classify diamond drill bits. The first number indicates cutter density or size. The letter indicates body material. The second number indicates cutter size or type. The third number indicates body style or profile length. The code provides essential information to identify key specifications and attributes of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) and tungsten carbide insert (TSP/ND) drill bits.

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    IADC CODE FOR DIAMOND PRODUCTS

    FOUR DIGIT SYSTEM


    First Number
    INDICATES CUTTER DENSITY FOR PDC AND
    CUTTER SIZE FOR TSP/ND

    • PDC
    1-4 for Formation Toughness
    Letter 1 - Light Set Bit
    INDICATES BODY 4 - Heavy Set Bit
    MATERIAL
    • TSP/ND
    M - Matrix Body 6-8 for Cutter Size
    S - Steel Material 6 - < 3spc
    7 - (3 - 7) spc
    8 - > 7 spc

    X # # #
    Second Number
    INDICATES CUTTER SIZE FOR PDC AND CUTTING
    ELEMENT FOR TSP/ND

    • PDC
    1 - ≥ 24 mm
    2 - = 14 - 24 mm
    3 - ≤ 14 mm
    • TSP/ND
    1 = Natural Diamond
    2 = TSP
    3 = Combination
    4 = Impregnated

    Third Number
    INDICATES BODY STYLE ( PROFILE )

    1 - Flat or FishTail
    2 - Short
    3 - Medium
    4 - Long

    *Borderline bits can fall into either category

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