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Hongyue Drill specializes in the R&D and manufacturing of PDC bits and various drilling tools, with products exported to more than 30 countries and regions worldwide. The following six selected project cases cover core application scenarios such as mining, water well drilling, geological exploration, tunnel anchoring, coal mining and directional drilling, demonstrating how we create value for customers with professional technology and rapid response.

Saudi Arabia Granite Mine
PDC Bit Efficiency Improvement Solution

Saudi Arabia · Granite Open-pit Mine

- Client Background

A large mining company in Saudi Arabia, one of the country's largest granite producers with an annual output of over 5 million tons. The granite in the mining area has a uniaxial compressive strength of over 200 MPa, classifying it as an extremely hard formation with stringent requirements on bit wear resistance and impact toughness.

- Client Challenges

  • Granite with Mohs hardness of 7 caused extremely fast wear on conventional PDC bits
  • Average footage per bit was only 80 meters, requiring frequent replacement
  • Penetration rate of only 6-8 m/h severely constrained mining progress
  • Short bit life kept overall costs high

- Our Solution

  • Custom-developed 1308 reinforced PDC bit with high-impact-resistant cutters
  • Optimized cutter layout with asymmetric cutter arrangement
  • Improved cooling channel fluid dynamics to enhance cuttings evacuation
  • Added special wear-resistant alloy elements to the matrix formula

- Results

  • Penetration rate increased from 6-8 m/h to 9-10.5 m/h, up +30%
  • Bit life extended from 80 m to 120 m
  • Annual bit consumption reduced by 40%, saving $500K+ in procurement costs
  • The client listed this model as a long-term standard procurement item

Key Metrics

+30%
ROP Increase
120m
Bit Life
$500K+
Annual Cost Savings

Client feedback:"The custom 1308 PDC bit from Hongyue Drill completely solved our efficiency bottleneck in granite mining. Bit life increased by 50% while penetration rate improved significantly, and annual cost savings far exceeded expectations. This was a very successful cooperation."

— Engineering Director, a Saudi mining company

Brazil Water Well Project
Stable Batch Delivery of 200+ Bits per Month

Brazil · Multi-state Water Well Drilling Projects

- Client Background

A well-known water well engineering contractor in Brazil, running simultaneous water well drilling projects across Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais and other states, drilling hundreds of wells per year. With rapid business expansion, they urgently needed a long-term manufacturer capable of stably supplying high-quality drag bits in large volumes.

- Client Challenges

  • Monthly demand exceeded 200 bits, beyond the capacity of most suppliers
  • Extremely high requirements for quality consistency — no noticeable performance variation between batches
  • Brazil's lengthy customs clearance meant delivery delays would affect multiple project schedules

- Our Solution

  • Established a dedicated production line for this project with fixed crews and molds
  • Standardized the drag bit production process with SOP work instructions
  • Implemented dual factory inspection: in-process check + final check, eliminating defective outflow
  • Prepared safety stock in advance to handle urgent additional orders

- Results

  • Stable delivery of 200+ bits per month with a 100% on-time delivery rate
  • Batch qualification rate consistently maintained at 99.6%
  • 3 years of cooperation with zero complaints to date
  • Awarded "Best Supplier of the Year" by the client in 2024

Key Metrics

200+/mo
Stable Monthly Delivery
99.6%
Batch Qualification Rate
3 Years
Zero-complaint Cooperation

Client feedback:"After switching between multiple suppliers, Hongyue Drill is the only partner that simultaneously meets our triple requirements of large volume, high quality and on-time delivery. Three years of cooperation with zero complaints — truly convincing performance."

— Procurement Manager, a Brazil water well engineering contractor

Nigeria Geological Exploration
Core Bit High Recovery Breakthrough

Nigeria · Complex Fractured Formation Mining Area

- Client Background

A well-known geological exploration company in West Africa, conducting a mineral resource assessment drilling project in a mining area in northern Nigeria. The exploration area has extremely complex geological conditions, dominated by fractured zones and fissure-developed formations, placing extremely high demands on coring tools.

- Client Challenges

  • Coring in fractured formations was extremely difficult — the original bits achieved a core recovery rate of less than 70%
  • Poor core integrity seriously affected the accuracy of ore grade assessment
  • Bits wore abnormally in fractured zones, with short footage per run
  • Heavy pressure on project budget and schedule

- Our Solution

  • Customized impregnated diamond core bits matched to formation characteristics
  • Optimized inner tube structure to reduce core disturbance and abrasion inside the tube
  • Adjusted matrix formula and diamond concentration parameters
  • Provided on-site technical support to guide optimal drilling parameters

- Results

  • Core recovery rate increased to nearly 100%
  • Average footage per bit reached 150 meters
  • Exploration project completed 15 days ahead of schedule
  • Ore body assessment report quality highly recognized by the client's headquarters

Key Metrics

~100%
Core Recovery Rate
150m
Footage per Bit
15 Days
Ahead of Schedule

Client feedback:"Hongyue's core bits raised our core recovery rate from under 70% to nearly 100% — an almost impossible task in fractured formations. The high-quality cores directly supported our precise resource assessment."

— Chief Geologist, a West African geological exploration company

Australia Tunnel Project
15-day Urgent Custom Anchor Bits

Australia · Tunnel Anchoring Project

- Client Background

A multinational engineering contractor in Australia, undertaking a large tunnel anchoring project on Australia's east coast. The imported bolting rigs used in the project had special requirements for bit connection specifications that standard market products could not match.

- Client Challenges

  • Non-standard anchor bits were needed — no off-the-shelf products available on the market
  • The client's delivery window was only 15 days
  • International logistics from China to Australia typically takes 7-10 days
  • Technical drawings and material preparation had to start from scratch

- Our Solution

  • Project launched on the order day — the technical team completed design and tooling in 7 days
  • Coordinated priority production scheduling, completing the first batch in 3 days
  • Selected the fastest international logistics channel — air freight to port in 5 days
  • Dedicated personnel followed up throughout, updating the client on progress daily

- Results

  • Full process from design to delivery completed in 15 days
  • Custom bits perfectly matched the client's equipment — ready to use out of the box
  • Tunnel anchoring project progressed on schedule without delays
  • Highly recognized by the client, followed by an annual framework agreement

Key Metrics

15 Days
Urgent Delivery Completed
7+3+5
Design-Production-Shipping (days)
100%
Equipment Match

Client feedback:"From scratch to delivery in 15 days — this redefined my understanding of drilling tool manufacturing speed. Even local Australian suppliers could not achieve this. Hongyue is not only fast; the quality fully met and exceeded expectations."

— Project Manager, an Australian engineering contractor

Shanxi Coal Mining
Custom Wear-resistance Upgrade for Picks

China · A Large Coal Mine in Shanxi

- Client Background

A large coal mining enterprise in Shanxi with an annual capacity of over 10 million tons. The coal face encountered hard coal with gangue interlayers, severely testing the wear resistance and impact toughness of shearer picks, directly affecting mining efficiency and operating costs.

- Client Challenges

  • Standard picks wore out extremely fast in gangue-bearing hard coal seams at 400 tons/day output
  • 2-3 shutdowns for pick replacement per shift, seriously affecting machine availability
  • Huge annual pick consumption kept parts costs rising
  • Frequent replacements increased underground safety risks

- Our Solution

  • Customized high-strength alloy picks with upgraded carbide grades
  • Optimized tip geometry to improve cutting force distribution
  • Improved heat treatment parameters for consistent overall wear resistance
  • Provided underground trials and technical follow-up services

- Results

  • Footage per pick increased by +25%
  • Replacement frequency reduced by 40% — at least one fewer shutdown per shift
  • Annual pick procurement costs reduced by CNY 1.2 million
  • Shearer availability improved and overall cost per ton of coal dropped significantly

Key Metrics

+25%
Footage per Pick
-40%
Replacement Frequency Reduction
CNY 1.2M
Annual Cost Savings

Client feedback:"Since Hongyue's custom picks were put into use, our pick changers no longer need to travel back and forth from the coal face several times per shift. Pick life is significantly extended, saving over a million yuan a year, and mining efficiency has reached new heights. Worthy of long-term cooperation."

— Production Manager, a Shanxi coal mining enterprise

Indonesia Directional Well
Tricone Bit Conquers Complex Formations

Indonesia · Directional Drilling Project

- Client Background

A well-known drilling service company in Southeast Asia, executing a directional drilling project in the Sumatra region of Indonesia. Above the target zone, multiple alternating sand-mudstone layers had to be penetrated, with large variations in drillability and prominent wellbore stability issues.

- Client Challenges

  • Alternating sand-mudstone layers with highly variable drillability made standard tricone bits prone to deviation
  • Poor wellbore stability led to frequent washouts and stuck pipe during drilling
  • Directional control was difficult, with inclination angles often exceeding design limits
  • Abnormal bit wear caused frequent trips, extending the drilling cycle

- Our Solution

  • Customized TCI tricone bit with purpose-designed tooth geometry and count
  • Optimized gauge structure to enhance wellbore conditioning capability
  • Upgraded bearing seal system for high-RPM directional drilling conditions
  • Verified the inclination control solution together with mud motor assemblies

- Results

  • Well inclination controlled within <1.5° across the entire section, better than design standards
  • Bit service life increased by +35%
  • Drilling cycle per well shortened by 8 days
  • The client adopted this custom solution for all subsequent projects

Key Metrics

<1.5°
Inclination Control Accuracy
+35%
Bit Life Increase
-8 Days
Cycle Time Reduction

Client feedback:"This is the most stable directional tricone bit we have ever used. Precise inclination control and greatly extended life — the 8-day cycle reduction translates directly into considerable cost savings. Already recommended for the company's other projects."

— Drilling Director, a Southeast Asian drilling service company

Your Engineering Challenge, Our Custom Solution

No matter what complex geological conditions you face, Hongyue Drill can provide the most suitable bit solution to help you reduce costs and increase efficiency.

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