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Traceability
Material and process traceability are maintained for each Drill
Collar. The drill collar is given a permanent identification number
through its manufacturing process, which is traceable to the original
mill testing.
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Mechanical Testing
Material is heat treated full length to guarantee the mechanical
properties meet or exceed API Spec 7-1 requirements. Material is
maintained within a hardness range of 285-341 BHN, and Charpy “V”
Notch testing is maintained at a minimum of 40 ft-lbs at 70ºF at
one inch below the surface.
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Phosphate Coating
All new threads are hot phosphate coated to aid in reducing galling
and adhesion of the thread compound.
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Stress Relief Features
As needed on connections of NC-38 and up stress relief features
on both pin and box connections can be machined.
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