A drag bit is a large circumference bit used to enlarge a bore. The bit, as its name implies, is dragged back and forth through the bore, grinding another bit off with each pass until the bore is the correct diameter. Designed for use in soft formations such as sand, clay or some types of soft… View Full Term
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