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High-grade braze alloy utilized in PDC tool bits

The Wesgo Metals business of Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC) announces that it has developed a proprietary manufacturing process to focus on the production of high-strength, high-purity alloys for drill bits used in oil and fossil-fuel exploration. This streamlined manufacturing process for superior performance alloys supports the significant growth in deep drilling/fossil fuel markets, including potential increased demands from a proposed lift of bans on offshore drilling.

Stringent process control allows for highly controlled purity and consistent braze temperatures, resulting in alloys that exhibit high tolerance and a more reliable drill bit, as required for brazing Polycrystalline diamond cutters (PDC) to Tungsten. Increased tool life provides longer periods of uninterrupted drilling, increasing productivity and savings.

Reduced lead times and increased capacity not only satisfies increased demand for the specialized brazing alloys utilized in these highly specialized drill bits, but also allows Wesgo to produce custom preforms according to customer specification. Wesgo is able to tool and stamp in-house, as well as offer materials in ductile foil form.

Wesgo’s proprietary process for manufacturing high-purity alloys promotes superior performance in the field, offering increased tool life, productivity and cost savings.

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