Manufacture of thermally stable cutting elements

Details Manufacture of thermally stable cutting elements Manufacture of thermally stable cutting elements

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Green, Anthony J (Department: 1731)

Abrasive tool making process, material, or composition

With inorganic material

C051S293000, C175S433000, C175S434000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08002859

ABSTRACT:
A method of forming a thermally stable cutting element that includes disposing at least a portion of a polycrystalline abrasive body containing a catalyzing material to be leached into a leaching agent; and subjecting the polycrystalline abrasive object to an elevated temperature and pressure is disclosed. Thermally stable cutting elements and systems and other methods for forming thermally stable cutting elements are also disclosed.

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