Main Causes Of Wear In The Drilling Industry
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Abrasive wear
Some drilling applications involve working with abrasive materials, which can accelerate wear and tear on drilling parts, leading to the need for repair.
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Erosion
In some drilling applications, the drilling fluid or slurry used to lubricate the drilling process can cause erosion of the surfaces of drilling parts.
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Corrosion
Exposure to harsh chemicals, moisture, or other corrosive substances can cause corrosion of drilling parts, leading to weakened performance and eventual failure.
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Impact and shock
Drilling operations can encounter unexpected obstructions, rocks, or other hard objects that can cause impact and shock to the equipment. This sudden stress can result in damage to the drilling parts.
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Fatigue and deformation
Repeated use and cyclic loading can induce fatigue in drilling parts, causing them to weaken and deform over time.
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Wear and tear
The repetitive nature of drilling operations exposes drilling parts to continuous wear and tear, which can lead to failure or reduced efficiency.
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High-stress environments
Drilling equipment often operates in challenging environments characterized by extreme temperatures, pressure differentials, and exposure to corrosive substances. These conditions can accelerate the degradation of drilling parts, necessitating repair.
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Environmental factors
Natural factors such as weather conditions, humidity, and exposure to water or chemicals can contribute to the deterioration of drilling parts, making laser cladding repairs necessary.
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Applications
- Drill bits and rods
- Auger flights, blades, housings and shafts
- Core barrels, stabilisers and lifter cases
- Hammer bits
- Subs and joints
- Polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutters
- Downhole tools
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APEX ETG’s laser cladding services offer a range of benefits for drilling equipment, including improved wear resistance, longer service life, improved surface finish, reduced friction, repair of damaged drilling parts, and reduced need for expensive replacements. Common causes of wear on drilling parts include abrasive materials, high temperature, high pressure, and repeated use. Laser cladding can benefit various components used in drilling operations, such as auger flights, teeth, blades, core barrels, rods, bits, drill collars, stabilisers, reamers, samplers, tubes, and tube liners.