Chip resistant buttons for downhole tools having slip elements

Details Chip resistant buttons for downhole tools having slip elements Chip resistant buttons for downhole tools having slip elements

E - Fixed Constructions

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B

E21B 33/129 (2006.01) E21B 33/12 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2258659

A slip element installable about a downhole tool apparatus for use in anchoring a downhole tool in a wellbore comprising the slip element having at least one slip button made of a metallic-ceramic composite material comprising an effective percentage by weight of a preselected titanium compound whereby the slip button is resistant to chipping upon setting yet has favorable drillability characteristics upon drilling the downhole tool from a wellbore. The slip element may include at least one slip element made of a non-metallic material such as a laminated non-metallic composite material. Preferably at least one slip button is made of a metallic-ceramic composite material comprising less than about 75% by weight of titanium carbide having a density ranging between about 5 to 7 grams per cubic centimeter. Furthermore, the subject slip button is cylindrically shaped and is installed in at least one slip element at a preselected angle and extends outwardly at a preselected distance from a face of the slip element.

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