Downhole swaging system and method
US7878240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/105
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A downhole swaging system includes, a tubular having an area of strength with a different resistance to swaging as compared to areas of the tubular outside of the area of strength, and a swaging tool. The swaging tool has a first swage, and a second swage with an adjustable swaging dimension, the second swage is in functional communication with the first swage such that the adjustable swaging dimension is adjusted in response to the first swage encountering a change in resistance to swaging.
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