Command Tubular’s state of the art, automated weld line produces drill pipe to API and NS-1 requirements and heavy weight drill pipe to Spec 7-1. Our welding line for assembly of drill pipe employs the latest technology for welding and heat treating:
Key Features:
- MTI inertia friction welder with fully automatic controls and data acquisition of welding parameters for each weld by serial number
- Ajax induction heating equipment with fully automatic control and computerized setup / diagnostics for heating the weld area
- Normalizing or quenching and tempering computer controlled
- Proprietary equipment and methods for removal of weld flash and automatic location of the weld area
- CNC lathes for weld prep and final machining
- Wet fluorescent magnetic particle and ultrasonic inspection of each weld
- Automated handling equipment throughout the line