Whether for the development of new oil fields or the reliable extraction of natural gas, pipes and couplings are among the most critical components in the drilling process. They carry immense loads, transmit high torques and must remain permanently sealed.
But what makes a perfect threaded connection? What challenges are involved in manufacturing OCTG components – and why are specially designed machine tools so essential? We explore these questions with Udo Lauer, OCTG specialist at EMAG, who shares his insights into the technical world of pipe and coupling machining.
