Drillstring
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The drillstring is an assembly of bit (for penetration), drill collars, (for weight, rigidity and torque transmission), stabilizers (to ensure straight hole and help transmit torque), and the length of drillpipe in use in the well. Penetration is achieved by "weight on the bit", or the weight of the drill string minus the weight of the equivalent volume of mud in the well.