Fine Machine Works Inc.
Case Study · Energy

Downhole Tool Mandrels for a Calgary Oilfield Service Company

How Fine Machine Works delivered turn-mill machined mandrels in a corrosion-resistant alloy, on a time-sensitive schedule, with full material traceability.

Sector
Oil and Gas
Material
e.g. Inconel 718
Process
e.g. turn-mill
Quantity
e.g. 40 pcs

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The Challenge

Tight Tolerances, Harsh Service, Short Lead Time

An oilfield service company needed mandrels for a downhole tool used in completions. The parts would operate under high pressure, extreme temperature, and corrosive conditions, and required tight concentricity between turned diameters and milled features.

Add the timing pressure, e.g. tools needed for a scheduled job or a fleet repair.

Our Approach

Single-Setup Machining, Full Traceability

Contract Review

Drawings, material specification, and delivery requirements were reviewed before the order was accepted.

Turn-Mill Machining

Mandrels were completed on a turn-mill system in a single setup, protecting the relationship between turned and milled features.

Inspection

Critical features were verified with the Hexagon CMM and Micro-Trac / Gagemaker systems.

Coatings and Delivery

Coating or heat treatment, if any, was completed through approved sub-contractors, and parts shipped with material certs and a Certificate of Conformance.

The Result

Tools Back in the Field on Schedule

  • All parts accepted on first inspection
  • Delivered in X weeks from purchase order
  • Repeat orders or additional tool components, if applicable
  • Full heat/lot traceability and inspection records retained

Optional customer quote, with approval.

Project Specifications

At a Glance

PartDownhole tool mandrel
MaterialAlloy and specification
Critical tolerancee.g. ±0.0005 in on sealing diameters
ProcessCNC turn-mill
InspectionHexagon CMM; Micro-Trac / Gagemaker systems
Special processese.g. HVOF coating via approved sub-contractor
DocumentationMaterial certs, heat/lot traceability, Certificate of Conformance
Related Capabilities

Capabilities Used on This Project

CNC Turning & Turn-Mill

Turned and milled features in a single setup.

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Titanium & Inconel Machining

Specialty alloys with full material traceability.

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Energy Machining

Downhole and surface components for oil and gas.

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