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What Is a Drilling Bit? Types, Uses and Selection Criteria

What Is a Drilling Bit? A drilling bit is one of the most important components used in drilling operations. It is the part that comes into direct contact with soil, rock or underground formations and performs the actual cutting, crushing or grinding action. No matter how powerful a drilling rig is, the performance of the operation largely depends on the bit working at the end of the drill string.

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