Megastir Technologies LLC

Smith International, Inc.

John L Williams

Scott M Packer

Russell J Steel

Jonathan A Babb

Peter Thomas Cariveau

Ronald K Eyre

Gary Ray Portwood

Dah-Ben Liang

David Rosal

Lance Richman

Paul E Cox

A control parameter ramp profile that enables control parameters to be modified in a non-linear manner, such that as a temperature set point of a tool or a weld is approached, the control parameter ramp profile enables the temperature set point to be approached in a manner that prevents temperature overshoot and therefore creating a better weld along the length thereof, wherein the control parameter ramp profile includes but is not limited to proportional, exponential or an S-curve waveform.

Method for using a non-linear control parameter ramp profile to approach a temperature set point of a tool or weld that prevents temperature overshoot during friction stir welding

A tool is provided that is capable of friction stir processing, friction stir mixing, and friction stir welding of high melting temperature and low melting temperature materials, wherein the collar is now divided into at least an inner and an outer collar coupled to the shank and the FSW tip, wherein new thermal barriers enable expansion of the inner collar to be directed inward to thereby create compression on the FSW tip instead of allowing the FSW tip to become loose in the tool at elevated temperatures.

Rotary holding device for gripping tool material at elevated temperatures through multiple collar assembly

A new control variable is introduced, that when combined with previous dependent control criteria on other variables results in a control program that can create a superior weld while minimizing wear on the FSW tool, wherein the tool repeatedly experiences the same thermal and mechanical loading within specified control windows during every repeated weld sequence because flow stresses and tool loads are driven by temperature, and dependent control loops account for differences in material and heat that is transferred at different rates in varying locations throughout a friction stir weld.

Method for using modifiable tool control parameters to control the temperature of the tool during friction stir welding

Cutting elements and bits incorporating such cutting elements are provided. The cutting elements have a substrate, a first ultra hard material layer formed over the substrate, and a second ultra hard material layer formed over the first ultra hard material layer. The second ultra hard material layer has a thickness in the range of 0.05 mm to 2 mm.

Cutting elements and bits incorporating the same

A fracture and wear resistant rock bit is disclosed, which includes a bit body, and at least one roller cone disposed on the bit body adapted such that at least one row of cutting elements disposed on the at least one roller cone defines a gage row. At least one cutting element disposed on the gage row has a fracture toughness of at least 20 ksi (in) and a wear number of at least 1.5.

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The Woodlands, TX, United States of America

John L Williams