摘要 |
An insert for an impreg bit that includes coated diamond particles disposed in a matrix material, wherein the coated diamond particles include a boride, a nitride, and a carbide of a group IVA, V4, VI transition metal or silicon disposed on synthetic, natural, TSP diamonds, or combinations thereo f is disclosed. A method of forming a diamond-impregnated insert, including coating a plurality of diamond particles with a coating formed from a boride , a nitride, and a carbide of a group IVA, VA, VI transition metal or silicon or mixtures thereof, and forming a diamond impregnated insert body is also disclosed.
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