Patent classifications
B
B21
B21B
17/00
B21B17/00
APPARATUS, MANUFACTURE, COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING LONG LENGTH TUBING AND USES THEREOF
20170051384
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2017-02-23
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An apparatus, method and composition for long length tubing includes continuous production of long length seamless aluminum tubing suitable for use as coiled tubing in hydrocarbon wells. A 2XXX aluminum alloy may be used in combination with a continuous casting/extrusion apparatus using aluminum from a melt. Other metals may be used, as well as continuously cast rod from a casting wheel and belt or conform extruder, which is processed to form a hollow and then sized by drawing.