Method for optimizing the location of a secondary cutting structure component in a drill string
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1. A method of drilling a well using at least one drill bit and at least one secondary cutting structure, comprising:
- determining a neutral point of a drill string;
positioning at least one secondary cutting structure based on the neutral point of the drill string; and
drilling an earth formation.
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Abstract
A method of drilling a well includes at least one drill bit and at least one secondary cutting structure. The method includes determining a neutral point of a drill string, positioning at least one secondary cutting structure based on the neutral point of the drill string, and drilling an earth formation.
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1. A method of drilling a well using at least one drill bit and at least one secondary cutting structure, comprising:
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determining a neutral point of a drill string; positioning at least one secondary cutting structure based on the neutral point of the drill string; and drilling an earth formation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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