Mining tool with asymmetric cutting insert
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SANDVIK MINING & CONSTR TOOLS AB
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing cemented carbide inserts in percussive drill bits face issues with anti-taper, leading to reduced drilling efficiency and shortened lifespan due to wear, and increasing the risk of insert breakage when attempting to prevent anti-taper through increased protrusion height.
Asymmetrically shaped gauge inserts with a higher volume of material on the radially external side, maintaining sufficient space for cutting removal and reducing the risk of premature fracture, combined with a specific cemented carbide composition and surface hardening treatment to enhance wear resistance and toughness.
The asymmetric design delays anti-taper occurrence, maintains drilling efficiency, and extends the drill bit's service life by reducing steel contact and insert breakage, while ensuring adequate cutting removal space.
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