Description
TerrAdapt is an adaptive PDC bit that adjusts its own aggressiveness as rock conditions shift. By regulating how much the cutters bite into the formation, it actively dampens vibration and keeps torque more consistent. This makes TerrAdapt ideal for wells where drilling dysfunction slows progress or damages expensive downhole tools.
Applications
- Stick-slip prone formations
- Sections with alternating hard streaks and soft zones
- Extended-reach wells requiring smooth torque behavior
Benefits
- Automatically moderates depth-of-cut to prevent vibration spikes
- Helps maintain ROP through sudden formation changes
- Improved BHA stability and reduced toolface wandering
- Fewer bit dysfunction events and unplanned trips