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Formation-testing buffer tube
Summary
The buffer tube is a critical subassembly of the wireline formation testing tool to sample downhole formation fluid after a well is drilled. It maintains a buffer space between the tool’s internal oil and the formation fluid being sampled.
We completely redesigned the buffer tube for additive manufacturing. It’s printed as a single component using just one metal with no joints, and fluid flow channels are completely enclosed inside the part. All previous failure modes have been eliminated. The development process took just one month. First launched the part in 2016 and have since accumulated thousands of operating hours with zero quality alerts.
Combining our additive manufacturing expertise with relentless innovation
As the world’s digital leader for delivering high-quality, cutting-edge solutions across every industry and sector, we provide services that leverage engineering expertise and resources to vastly expand beyond what’s possible today in design and manufacturing.
