Abstract: The invention, which can be applied to both starting mills and window mills for use in sidetracking a cased borehole, makes use of carbide discs as cutting elements and the geometrical disposition of blades on which the discs are mounted to enhance cutting efficiency. The blades are angularly offset with respect to the tool centerline in a variety of configurations.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 11, 1991
Date of Patent:
April 6, 1993
Assignee:
Tri-State Oil Tool (UK)
Inventors:
David Stewart, Paul Hilliard, Thomas Doig