The Dull Grading System Chart
adopted by IADC includes all codes
necessary to dull grade roller cone
bits and fixed cutter bits.
The chart describes eight factors
on drill bits. The first four spaces
describe the “Cutting Structure”. The
fifth space (“B”) refers to “Bearing
Seals” and does not apply to fixed
cutter bits. This space is always
marked with an “X” when fixed
cutter bits are graded. The sixth
space (“G”) refers to “Gauge Measurement”
while the last two “Remarks”
spaces indicate “Other Dull
Characteristics” (or secondary dull
characteristics) and “Reason Pulled