---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000000439"
title: "Removing mill scale from a tubular"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:02:53.137533Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000439"
categories:
  - "manufacturing-assembly-equipment/joining-and-welding"
keywords:
  - "b23k26/0093"
  - "b23k2103/04"
  - "b23k26/16"
  - "b23k26/40"
---

# Removing mill scale from a tubular

## Abstract

A mill scale removal system includes adjustable stands including vertical arms, horizontal arms coupled to the vertical arms, and rollers coupled to the horizontal arms and configured to support a tubular by contacting engagement with an inner radial surface or an outer radial surface at or near terminal ends of the tubular; a laser ablation system that includes at least one laser sub-assembly mounted to a rod and a first motor driveably coupled to the rod; and a rotation assembly including a second motor, a drive rod coupled to the second motor, and a rotation roller coupled to the drive rod and configured to contactingly engage the outer radial surface of the tubular.