OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000439

Removing mill scale from a tubular

Published: 2026-09-15T19:02:53.137533Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000439
Categories: Manufacturing & Assembly Equipment > Joining and Welding

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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.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000439
Published 2026-09-15T19:02:53.137533Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000439