Postle Industries, Inc.: Duraband NC Tuffband NC

Postle Industries, Inc.
NS-1TM Approved
Hardbanding Manual For
Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
POSTLE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
TM
NS-1
APPROVED HARDBANDING
PROCEDURE
Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
®
DURABAND NC
®
TUFFBAND NC
5500 West 164th St.
P. O. Box 42037
Cleveland, OH 44142
Phone (216) 265-9000
Fax (216) 265-9030
Web Site www.hardbandingsolutions.com

Postle Industries, Inc. NS-1TM Approved
Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
TABLE OF DOCUMENT CHANGES Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
VERSION # DATE SECTION DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES

ISSUED
2.0 11.5.2010 1.0 thru 16.0 Combining Tuffband and Duraband Manuals
11.5.2010 1.2 Applicators Responsibility: Added
11.5.2010 1.3 Pipe Owners Responsibility: Added
11.5.2010 4.3.11 Tempil sticks not allowed: Added
11.5.2010 4.6 Changed Voltage and Amperage settings
11.5.2010 4.9.3.1 Final Dimension & Visual Inspection: Clarified
11.5.2010 4.9.5 Surface NDE: Modified for frequency
11.5.2010 7.0 thru 9.0 Section 2 Re-Application Procedures: Added
12.28.2010 10.0 Mild Steel Build Up section added
These changes have been made by ROBERT F. MILLER, Materials Engineer, a “Controlled”
Copy holder and in accordance with, and at the request of, Postle Industries Inc.
Robert F. Miller___________________________________________Date Feb 10, 2011

Duraband® NC
SECTION 1 HARDBANDING ON NEW AND WORN UNBANDED TOOL JOINTS and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
1.0 GENERAL ................................................................................................................1
1.1 SCOPE ..................................................................................................................1
1.2 APPLICATOR RESPONSIBILITY ......................................................................1
1.3 PIPE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY.....................................................................2
2.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND .............................................................3
2.1 HARDBANDING .................................................................................................3
2.2 DURABAND® NC/TUFFBAND® NC ...............................................................3
3.0 APPLICATION TYPES RECOMMENDED ...........................................................4
3.1 APPLICATION TYPES ........................................................................................4
4.0 WELDING PROCEDURES SPECIFICATION (WPS) .........................................8
4.1 SURFACE PREPARATION .................................................................................8
4.2 WELDING PARAMETERS .................................................................................8
4.3 WELDING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ....................................................8
4.4 WELDER PROCEDURES SPECIFICATIONS (WPS)......................................10
4.5 WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION (WPQ) ......................................11
4.6 WELDING SETUP ............................................................................................12
4.7 WELDER PERFORMANCE TESTING ............................................................13
4.8 RENEWAL QUALIFICATION ..........................................................................13
4.9 RECOMMENDED INSPECTION GUIDELINE ...............................................13
5.0 HARDBANDING LOCATIONS (RECOMMENDED) ........................................16

5.1 HEAVYWEIGHT DRILL PIPE ..........................................................................16
5.2 DRILL COLLARS ..............................................................................................17
6.0 REFERENCE PHOTOS ..........................................................................................18
SECTION 2 RE-APPLICATION PROCEDURES ..................................................19
7.0 RE-APPLICATION OVERVIEW ..........................................................................19

7.1 GENERAL ..........................................................................................................19
7.2 WPS, WPQ and PQR..........................................................................................19
7.3 RE-APPLICATION DESIGN.............................................................................19
7.4 RE-APPLICATION CAUTION .........................................................................20
7.5 PREVIOUS CRACKS ........................................................................................20
7.6 PREVIOUS RECORDS......................................................................................20
7.7 PREVIOUS THICKNESS ..................................................................................20
7.8 DILUTION EFFECTS........................................................................................20
7.9 HISTORY............................................................................................................22
7.10 WELDING PARAMETERS AND BEAD APPEARANCE...............................22
Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
8.0 RE-APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR DURABAND® NC
Version 2.0
OVER DURABAND® NC ...................................................................................23 Feb. 10, 2011
8.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................................................23
8.2 CLEANING OF THE EXISTING HARDBAND AREA ..................................23
8.3 INSPECTION OF EXISTING HARDBANDING AREA .................................23
8.4 CRACKING OF EXISTING HARDBANDING ...............................................24
8.5 SPALLING IN THE EXISTING HARDBANDING ..........................................24
8.6 POROSITY IN THE EXISTING HARDBANDING..........................................24
8.7 VOIDS IN THE EXISTING HARDBANDING.................................................25
8.8 EXISTING HARDBANDING THICKNESS TOLERANCE ............................25
8.9 RE-APPLICATION PROCEDURES/REFERENCES.......................................25
9.0 HARDBAND RE-APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR DURABAND® NC

OVER PREVIOUS WORN ArmacorTM MStar®, TitaniumTM ,and SMOOTH X®. ...26
9.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................................................26
9.2 CLEANING OF THE EXISTING HARDBAND AREA ..................................26
9.3 INSPECTION OF EXISTING HARDBANDING AREA .................................27
9.4 CRACKING OF EXISTING HARDBANDING ................................................27
9.5 SPALLING OF THE EXISTING HARDBANDING ........................................27
9.6 POROSITY OF THE EXISTING HARDBANDING ........................................28
9.7 SLAG IN THE EXISTING HARDBANDING .................................................28
9.8 VOIDS IN THE EXISTING HARDBANDING.................................................28
9.9 EXISTING HARDBANDING THICKNESS TOLERANCE............................29
9.10 RE-APPLICATION PROCEDURES/REFERENCE SECTIONS...................29
9.11 POST WELD INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA.....................30
10.0 APPLICATION OF DURABAND® NC OVER A

MILD STEEL BUILDUP.....................................................................................32
10.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ...........................................................................32
10.2 PRE-WELD SURFACE VISUAL AND DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION . . . 32
10.3 PRE-WELD SURFACE NDE ...........................................................................32
10.4 WPQ ...................................................................................................................32
10.5 FIRST APPLICATION PERMISSION .............................................................32
11.0 RE-APPLICATION REFERENCE PHOTOS.......................................................33
12.0 REFERENCES ......................................................................................................34
13.0 DURABAND® NC/TUFFBAND® NC WIRE USAGE ESTIMATES...............35
14.0 TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART........................................................36
15.0 HARDNESS CONVERSION CHART ...............................................................37
16.0 HARDBANDING APPLICATION LOG ............................................................38
17.0 QPR FORM ........................................................................................................39
Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
SECTION 1 Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
HARDBANDING ON NEW
AND WORN UNBANDED Page 1 of 39
TOOL JOINTS
1 GENERAL
1.1 Scope
1.1.1 This manual was developed to provide a technical reference for

applicators of Duraband® NC and Tuffband® NC and the end user of the
products. It is intended to serve oilfield operators, drilling contractors,
hardbanding applicators, rental tool companies and inspection personnel. The
manual was also developed to comply with Fearnley Procter1 NS-1TM
certification.
1.1.2 This manual is divided into two sections. SECTION 1 pertains to the
application of Duraband® NC and Tuffband® NC to NEW and USED
UNBANDED tool joints. Both products have been certified by Fearnley Procter
to NS-1 for initial applications. SECTION 2 pertains to Duraband® NC re-
application to previously hardbanded tool joints, and to mild steel buildup
deposits. Duraband® NC has been approved by Fearnley Procter to NS-1
Certification for re-application over Duraband® NC, ArmacorTM MStar ®5,
7
Tuboscope TitaniumTM6, and Grant Prideco Smooth X® . Tuffband® NC is
in the process of being approved for re-application over other products.
1.1.3 Application guidelines and their variables are covered for applicators,
along with qualification requirements on applicators for using Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC. An inspection criteria for the finished weld, along with
acceptance/rejection criteria is also covered.
1.1.4 The Applicator shall operate a Quality Assurance structure responsible for
compiling and implementing a Quality System, which ensures that the
requirements of this operations manual are achieved.
1.2 Applicators Responsibility
1.2.1 As an Approved applicator of Tuffband® NC and Duraband® NC there

are certain responsibilities and obligations that you assume when applying these
products.
1.2.2 Ensure that all relevant personnel are familiar with and have in their
possession the latest version of this manual.
1.2.3 Ensure that all welders have been properly trained and are familiar with
all aspects of this manual.
1.2.4 Ensure that there is a functioning Quality Control System in place.
1.2.5 Ensure that each welder is certified according to this manual.
1.2.6 Ensure that all relative equipment is in proper working order.
1.2.7 Ensure that all calibrated instrumentation required to carry out
specific procedures within this manual are within the welders
possession.
Duraband® NC
1.2.8 At the very minimum, an application log should be implemented. A and Tuffband® NC
typical form can be found in Section 16 of this manual. Version 2.0
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1.2.9 Ensure that all safety precautions are being administered.
1.2.10 Ensure that the customer has a copy of this manual.
1.2.11 Prior to any re-application work, it highly advisable for the Applicator
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to meet with the pipe owner to discuss the process for handling any rejected
worn hardbanding. Such processes as hardbanding removal method to be used,
build up materials to be used and specifications should be fully discussed and
understood by both parties.
1.2.12 Prior to the FIRST re-application of Duraband® NC over itself or over
worn ArmacorTM MStar®, Tuboscope TitaniumTM, Grant Prideco Smooth X®
hardbanding, or a mild steel build up, the Applicator must seek permission
from Postle Industries, Inc. or a Postle Tech Center. Subsequent re-
applications do not require permission.
1.2.13 If any Applicator is found to be negligent or is in deliberate violation of
the procedures set forth in this manual, Postle Industries, Inc. reserves the right
to revoke the License.
1.3 Pipe Owner Responsibility
1.3.1 As the Owner of the drill pipe you should have records of previous
applications, identifying the previous hardbands that were used on individual
tool joints, how many applications were made, and who did the work.
1.3.2 As the Owner of the drill pipe, you or your designee, should decide on
the final thickness of the new hardband. It can range from 3/32” to 1/8” (2.4 to
3.2 mm). The Applicator can apply it to the thickness you want.
1.3.3 Has the pipe been removed from service for re-application too early? If
the current hardbanding is too thick, it can present re-application problems (see
Section 7.7).
1.3.4 We highly recommend MPI on new Tool Joints and re-applications,
excluding the hardbanding area, prior to any hardbanding procedure. This will
help ensure crack free tool joints that are good candidates for hardbanding.
1.3.5 You or your designee should be presented with a work or job log after the
work is completed for your records.
1.3.6 What are the ramifications if the current hardband has to be removed
prior to the re-application?
1.3.7 THE RE-APPLICATION OF HARDBANDING IS FAR MORE
CRITICAL THAN THE INITIAL APPLICATION TO NEW AND USED
UNBANDED TOOL JOINTS.
1.4 Whether applying Duraband® NC over Duraband® NC or mild steel build up,
or Duraband® NC over ArmacorTM MStar®, Tuboscope TitaniumTM or Grant
Prideco SmoothX®, successful re-applications are dependent upon the quality and
integrity of the previous worn hardbanding. Even if the previous hardbanding was
applied per the wire manufacturers procedures and specifications, in service
damage such as spalling, lifting and heat checking can occur, which can result in
one or more tool joints being rejected for re-application. It should be noted that
not all acceptable worn hardbanding deposits will result in a 100% re-
application yield. Hidden porosity and cracks, and various metallurgical anomalies
between hardbanding wires sometimes render the final re-application unacceptable.
When determining the scope of the hardbanding job, a discussion should be held
between the Applicator and pipe Owner as to what happens to the tool joints that Duraband® NC
cannot be hardbanded, and are considered rejects. It is possible to reclaim the and Tuffband® NC
rejected tool joint by a complete removal of the hardbanding and subsequently Version 2.0
rebuild the area with mild steel and then apply Duraband® NC or Tuffband® NC Feb. 10, 2011
over the mild steel or consider alternative re-application procedures.
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2 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
2.1 Hardbanding
2.1.1 Hardbanding for drillstring components has always been an important
issue. For the drilling contractor, the correct hardbanding can prolong the life
of the drill pipe by preventing the tool joint OD wearing below "Premium
Class". Such wear would reduce the strength of the connection and may result
in a failure. For the operator, they must choose the right hardbanding type to
minimize the risk of casing wear. From an economic point of view, it is also in
their interest to ensure that the drill pipe has a long life in his wells, reducing
failure, rental and replacement costs. Thus they must ensure that the
hardbanding application type, e.g. flush or proud, will also minimize tool joint
wear. The cost of drillstring failures are nearly always shouldered by the
operator.
2.1.2 The original use of hardbanding was to protect the tool joints from
wear. Now in today's market, it is to protect the casing from wear as well as
the tool joint.
2.1.3 Studies have shown that tungsten carbide particles contained in

traditional hardbanding actually grinds away the casing wall much as a lathe
would. This can result in either severely reducing casing wall thickness (hence
increased susceptibility to burst or collapse) or in many instances, failure due
to a hole being worn completely through the casing. Even now, many parts of
the industry have failed to recognize that the hardbanding should provide a
bearing surface and not be an abrasive or cutting tool.
2.1.4 Tungsten free alloys have shown promising results in respect to casing
wear and tool joint protection in laboratory tests performed by Maurer
2 3
Engineering and Mohr Engineering . Significant reductions in casing wear
were indicated by such products, while they still provide excellent protection
for the tool joint.
2.1.5 The DEA 424 Test Project also concluded that excessive casing wear
often occurs high in the hole at doglegs and when tensile and side loads are
high. The main culprit is usually the tool joints.
2.2 Tuffband® NC and Duraband® NC
2.2.1 Unlike most hardbanding products, Duraband® NC and Tuffbnd® NC
are non-cracking deposits when applied properly to a tool joint.
Metallurgically speaking, Tuffband® NC is a hard, but tough martensitic
deposit, while Duraband® NC shares the same matrix structure as Tuffband®
NC, but contains numerous tightly packed carbides throughout the matrix that
will protect the tool joint as well as the casing. Both products have been
tested by Mohr Engineering, using the casing wear apparatus originally built
by Mauer Engineering. Since its acquisition by Mohr, many changes have
been implemented to stabilize the equipment and produce repeatable results.
Standard materials have also been changed, resulting in current values that
differ from the DEA 42 procedures. Mohr Engineering no longer states that
“Casing Friendly” hardbandings display a “Wear Factor” of 2.0 or less. Instead Duraband® NC
they simply state that low values are desirable. and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
2.2.2 Duraband® NC and Tuffband® NC can be applied on NEW or USED Feb. 10, 2011
UNBANDED tool joints, Section 1, and tool joints which have been previously
hardbanded, Section 2. Please note that only Duraband® NC has NS-1
Certification for re-applications. Page 4 of 39
3 APPLICATION TYPES RECOMMENDED FOR

DURABAND® NC and TUFFBAND® NC
3.1 Application Types

Postle Industries, Inc. recommends three different application types for
Duraband® NC and Tuffband® NC hardbanding.
3.1.1. Type A - Recessed 18º and Raised OD

This application has been recommended by testing under the direction of DEA
42 as the most suitable application for minimal casing and tool joint wear.
Raised tungsten hardbanding is not recommended as it increases casing wear.
3.1.1.1 A recess is machined into the 18° elevator shoulder and Duraband®
NC and Tuffband® NC applied flush with the 18° taper. A single layer of
Duraband® NC or Tuffband® NC is applied raised to the OD of the tool
joint. This type of application for new tool joints can provide the following
benefits.
Minimizes Casing Wear

Primarily the Duraband® NC or Tuffband® NC hardband is in contact with
the casing inner surface instead of the full length of pin and box tool joint.
The low friction factor of Duraband® NC and Tuffband® NC reduces casing
wear, and torque and drag in high-angle wells.
Minimizes Tool Joint Wear

By not allowing wear on the tool joint OD it retains its torsional properties.
Note: API sets tool joint torsional strength at the arbitrary value of about
80 percent of tube torsional strength. Therefore, "standard" sized tool
joints are weaker in torsion than the tubes to which they are welded. This
"torsional strength ratio" (TSR) of 0.80 is the basis for establishing the
"standard" tool joint ID's and OD's for new, Premium Class and Class 2
drill pipe. Torsional strength of a given tool joint is independent of tube
grade. It depends solely on the tool joint's ID and OD.
Minimizes Heat Checking

Box tool joints can be subjected to heat checking, which if severe enough,
can cause failures due to crack propagation causing the box to split.
Note: Heat checking are fine longitudinal cracks that can occur when the
box is rotated while it's pressed hard against the formation wall or
casing. Due to their orientation they can be stress concentrators and in
combination with hoop stresses, act as starting points for longitudinal
cracking. The mere presence of heat checking is evidence that the tool
joint box has been subjected to severe side loads.
Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
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PIN BOX
e
Edg
aight
Str
3/4” (19mm) Typical

Hardbanding must 3/4” (19mm)
clear taper angle May require grinding
Lp to maintain taper angle
Lp H H
18º
Tool Joint O.D. Tool Joint O.D.
Lp = 1-1/2 to 2-1/4” Lp = 3 or 4”
(38 to 57mm) (76 or 102mm)
H = 3/32” (+/-) 1/32”/ 0” H = 3/32” (+/-) 1/32”/ 0”

2.4mm (+/-) 0.8mm/ 0mm 2.4mm (+/-) 0.8mm/ 0mm
Flush with 18º Taper (+/-) 0/1/64” (0.4mm)
*Type A - Application Method

• Recessed 18º Taper
• Raised OD
* Duraband® NC and Tuffband® NC preferred application for

new tool joints
With Duraband® NC or Tuffband® NC applied raised, it reduces tool joint contact with
the formation or casing, thereby also reducing the risk of heat checking on the tool
joints.
Fig. 1
3.1.2. Type B - Fully Recessed (Flush) with 18º taper. Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
3.1.2.1 A recess is machined into the 18° elevator shoulder and the tool Version 2.0
joint. Duraband® NC or Tuffband® NC is applied flush with the 18° taper Feb. 10, 2011
and tool joint O.D.
3.1.2.2 This type of application for new tool joints is recommended only if Page 6 of 39
the maximum tool joint O.D. is critical or restricted. This application has
been proven to generate higher casing and tool joint wear than a raised
application.
PIN BOX
3/4” (19mm)
May require grinding
Lp Lp to maintain taper angle
D D
18º
Tool Joint O.D. Tool Joint O.D.
Lp = 1-1/2 to 2-1/4” Lp = 3 or 4”
(38 to 57mm) (76 or 102mm)
D = 3/32” (+/-) 1/32”/0” D = 3/32” (+/-) 1/32”/0”

2.4mm (+/-) 0.8mm/0mm 2.4mm (+/-) 0.8mm/0mm
Flush with TJ OD (+/-) 1/32/0” (0.8mm/0) Flush with TJ OD (+/-) 1/32/0” (0.8mm/0)
Type B - Application Method

• Recessed OD (Flush)
Fig. 2
3.1.3. Type C - Semi-Recessed with 18º Taper Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
3.1.3.1 A recess is machined into the 18° elevator shoulder and a certain Version 2.0
length into the cylindrical part of the tool joint. The recess is filled with Feb. 10, 2011
Duraband® NC or Tuffband® NC. A second layer of Duraband® NC or
Tuffband® NC may be applied on top of the first layer on the cylindrical
part of the tool joint. Page 7 of 39
3.1.3.2 This type of application for new tool joints is recommend in cases
of remote drilling locations where field hardbanding facilities are not
available.
PIN BOX
e
Edg
ight
Stra
3/4” (19mm) Typical

Hardbanding must 3/4” (19mm)
clear taper angle May require grinding
H Lp H Lp to maintain taper angle
D D
18º
Tool Joint O.D.
Lp = 2” (51mm) Lp = 3 or 4”
(76 or 102mm)
D = 3/32” (+/-) 1/32”/0”
2.4mm (+/-) 0.8mm/0mm D = 3/32” (+/-) 1/32”/0”
2.4mm +/- 0.8mm/0mm
H= 3/16” (+/-) 1/32”
/0”
5mm (+/-) 0.8 mm/0mm H= 3/16” (+/-) 1/32”/0”
5mm (+/-) 0.8 mm/0mm
Two layers to achieve H
Two layers to achieve H
Flush with 18º Taper (+/-) 0/1/32” (0/0.8mm)
Type C - Application Method

• Semi - recessed OD
Fig. 3
4 WELDING PROCEDURES SPECIFICATION (WPS) Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
4.1 Surface Preparation Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
4.1.1 New and Used Unbanded Tool Joints
4.1.1.1 For new and unbanded tool joints the hardbanding shall be Page 8 of 39
deposited onto a machined surface or alternatively a surface blast or
high speed wire brush cleaned to bare metal. This surface shall be free
from all indications of dirt, paint, rust and grease and any other
contaminants which may interfere with or affect weld fusion or quality.
4.1.1.2 The groove manufacturer shall dimensionally inspect the recess

groove for Type A, B & C for proper depth, length and concentricity.
The hardbanding applicator shall verify groove dimensions to ensure
proper application.
4.1.1.3 An MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection) may be performed on the

tool joint OD recessed taper area for Type A and recessed areas for Type
B &C. If there is any uncertainty that it has not been conducted at time
of manufacture, the end user may require this inspection, but it is not an
absolute requirement by Duraband® NC or Tuffband® NC.
4.1.1.4 Thread protectors shall be removed and the connections cleaned

to remove thread compound.
4.2 Welding Parameters
4.2.1 The welding parameters employed for Duraband® NC and Tuffband® NC

hardbanding should be based upon the recommendations detailed in this manual.
However, it should be noted that the parameters recorded in this manual are for
guidance only and that applicators(s) should undertake adequate welding
procedure application to ensure reliable and constant welding environment and
subsequent welding procedure qualification.
4.2.2 Duraband NC and Tuffband NC are metal cored wires and when used with
Argon and Argon/Oxygen gas and proper voltage settings produces a fine spray
transfer with little or no spatter. IT IS THEREFORE CRITICAL THAT
THE WIRE OPERATE AT OR ABOVE 30 VOLTS.
4.3 Welding Equipment Requirements
4.3.1 Welding equipment is defined as any equipment associated with the

procedures as outlined in this manual. It shall include preheating equipment,
tool joint or drill pipe handling equipment, post welding cooling equipment,
welding power supply, and wire feeding equipment.
4.3.2 Welding equipment shall have the ability to grip and rotate the tool joint
under the welding torch concentric within ± 0.030" (0.762mm) (T.I.R.) and a
constant uniform speed of the following per tool joint size: (see figure 2).
Tool Joint Dia Approximate Seconds per rev.

4.1/8” (104mm) 120 - 180
6.5/8” (168mm) 150 - 200
8.3/4” (222mm) 150 - 200
Duraband® NC
4.3.3 Welding equipment shall have a clean grounding system that will not and Tuffband® NC
resist the flow of electric current. The resistance can be seen as heat build-up Version 2.0
in the welding lead or its connection after a short weld time. Feb. 10, 2011
4.3.4 Welding equipment shall have the ability to move the welding torch off-
center so welding takes place on the uphill side of the tool joint as it is being Page 9 of 39
rotated.
4.3.5 Welding equipment shall have the ability to angle the welding torch in
the direction of rotation between 0-17º as measured through the center of the
tool joint, with a ½” (12.7mm) to 1” (25.4mm) offset.
4.3.6 Welding equipment shall have the ability to oscillate the welding torch
3/4” to 1-1/2” (19 to 38mm) width at a speed of 60-100 oscillations per
minute.
4.3.7 Welding equipment shall have the ability to supply direct current-
constant voltage and welding power supply to furnish a current up to 400
(min) amps and up to 40 (min) volts with ELECTRODE POSITIVE
connection.
4.3.8 Welding equipment shall be able to feed the welding wire through the
torch at a variable, uniform speed without damaging the surface or the shape
of the wire.
4.3.9 Welding equipment shall be able to traverse the torch along the tool
joint parallel to its axis for a distance of at least 4” (102mm).
4.3.10 Welding equipment shall have the ability to pre-heat the tool joint in
accordance with the table in Section 4.6. The surface of the circumference of
the tool joint in the region to be welded shall be heated to the same
temperature. The heat shall be a soak heat rather than a surface heat only.
Determine this by removing the tool joint from the heating device, measuring
the temperature, then allowing the tool joint to stand in still air for 4 minutes,
then re-measuring the temperature. If the drop is more than 50°F (10ºC), the
heating is only surface and not a soak heat.
4.3.11 The use of chemical sticks, chalks or crayons is not allowed. All
temperatures shall be measured digitally or by infrared.
4.3.12 Preheating. Welding equipment shall be able to maintain a minimum

preheat temperature according to the chart in Section 4.6. Preheats and post
weld cooling are extremely important to achieve successful hardbanding. The
preheats as posted in this manual are based on tool joint size. As the size
decreases, so does the preheat temperature. This is done to avoid overheating
during the welding process. Preheating tool joints accomplishes three major
advantages in hardbandbanding. The first advantage has to do with avoiding
cracks. As the preheating is applied, the tool joint swells and thus reduces the
shrinkage difference between the tool joint and the cooling hardbanding. The
result is less residual stress in the hardbanding and less tendency for cracking.
The second advantage has to do with the cooling rate after welding. The
preheating temperature has a direct effect on how fast the tool joint cools after
welding. Slow cool is necessary to allow any hydrogen to escape during the
welding procedure. Hydrogen can originate from water, oil, or other
hydrocarbon sources. Residual hydrogen can lead to a delayed cracking
situation. Slow cooling ensures that no hydrogen is left in the hardbanding or
tool joint base material. Slow cooling also ensures that the HAZ will not
become hardened and possibly lead to serious cracking problems.
4.3.13 Interpass Temperature. Duraband® NC
1” (25.4mm) either side of the hardbanding is commonly referred to as the heat and Tuffband® NC
affected zone, or HAZ. The HAZ also extends into the tool joint directly Version 2.0
beneath the hardbanding as well. As welding progresses, the HAZ temperature, Feb. 10, 2011
or the (interpass temperature) rises from a
minimum preheat temperature to some Fig. 4
critical maximum. The maximum Page 10 of 39
temperature of 800ºF (427ºC) must be
carefully controlled. High interpass
temperatures will result in damage to the tool HAZ
joint’s mechanical properties , which could in YELLOW
lead to field failures . If the interpass 1" (All temperature
measurements
temperature, when taken in the HAZ, (25.4mm) taken within the yellow area
which lies within 1” (25.4mm) on either 1" next to weld bead).
side of the weld bead, and before the next (25.4mm)
bead is deposited, is above 800ºF (427ºC), welding shall be stopped
until the HAZ reaches 50ºF (10ºC) below the maximum Preheat temperature.
This procedure ensures that the tool joint properties will not be damaged from
the hardbanding process.
4.3.14 Cooling. Welding equipment shall have the ability to control the
cooling rate (50ºF/Hr to 75ºF/Hr - 10ºC/Hr to 24ºC/Hr) of the welded tool joint.
This is best achieved by using protective cooling (insulating) cans, boxes,
thermal blankets, and glass wool insulation. The most important consideration
is that the tool joints are kept under cover and are not exposed to any wind,
drafts or rain during the cooling period.
4.4 Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
4.4.1 All welding procedures associated with the overlay and hardbanding shall
be qualified in accordance with ASME IX and the general recommendations of
this manual. While carrying out the WELDING PROCEDURE
QUALIFICATION (WPQ), the production welding equipment shall be utilized
for all applications. The individual application procedures shall be qualified for
the following:
* New Drill Pipe/Connections
* Used Unbanded Drill Pipe/Connections
* Flush and Proud Banding
*Re-applications of Duraband® NC as described
in Section 8, 9 and Section 10
4.4.2 These procedures shall be fully documented and be prepared in
Accordance with ASME format.
4.4.3 Hardbanding shall be performed in accordance with Welding Procedure

Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Welder
Performance Qualifications (WPQ) written and qualified in accordance with
this manual that includes acceptance criteria to verify that the design
requirements are met.
4.4.4 The WPS shall describe all the essential, non-essential and supplementary
essential variables and controls applicable to the special process. (For guidance
on how to develop a WPS the manufacturer should make reference to ASME
IX, Articles II and III).
4.4.5 The PQR shall record all essential and supplementary essential (when
required) variables of the weld procedure used for the qualification test(s). Both
the WPS and PQR shall be maintained as records and shall be made available to
the client on request.
4.4.6 Hardbanding shall be performed only by welders/welding operators who

are qualified. The WPQ shall be maintained as records.
Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
4.5 Welding Procedure Qualification (WPQ)
4.5.1 Welding procedure qualification shall be performed on tubular material Page 11 of 39

representative of a typical tool joint or collar. While qualifying this process all
the welding parameters should be monitored and recorded during production
test weld(s) and fully detailed in the PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION
RECORDS (PQR). The relevant test material documentation including details
of chemical analysis of the base material, appropriate heat treatment for the test
piece(s) and the welding consumables should also be included in the respective
PQR.
4.5.2 Subsequent testing should be performed to verify the application

procedure has attained an acceptable standard and is fit for purpose. Relevant
testing should demonstrate freedom from any lack of fusion, under root
cracking or any application factor that would render the material detrimental for
service. Examinations carried out should be fully documented for general
approval by the client.
4.5.3 The hardbanding, after welding, shall be allowed to stand at ambient

temperature for a minimum period of 48 hours prior to the examination. The
acceptance criteria for cracking, etc. should meet the requirements specified in
this manual.
4.5.4 Additionally, three vertical hardness traverses (A-A, B-B, & C-C) shall
be made across the fusion boundary from the weld deposit into the heat affected
zone. These measurements should be made using Vickers or other convenient
microhardness indentor and converted to Brinnell Hardness (BHN) or Rockwell
C. A minimum of three measurements made per zone shall be made. The
averages of the microhardness values for the hardbanding, and heat affected
zone (HAZ) shall fall within the specified ranges below.
Tool Joint Base Material
HAZ (yellow)
Weld Bead
A B C
A B C
Section Hardbanding Microhardness
Fig. 5
Readings
Average Microhardness Reading per Zone
Zone Average Average Brinell Average Rockwell
Vickers (BHN) Rc
Hardbanding 560 - 772 525 - 705 53 - 63
HAZ <392 <371 < 40

Duraband® NC
4.6 Welding Setup and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
TJ Seconds Feb. 10, 2011
per Rev.
X
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4-1/8” 150 1/2”
PREHEATING CHART
Tool Joint OD Preheat Temperature
8-3/4” 180 1-1/2” (inches) ºF ºC
105mm 150 12.7mm
222mm 38mm 3-1/8 to 4-3/4 150 to 200 66 to 93
180
10º TO 17 º 4-3/4 to 5-1/4 200 to 250 93 to 121
5-1/2 to 6-1/4 400 to 450 204 to 232
3/4 to 1-1/2” 6-3/8 to 6-7/8 450 to 550 232 to 288
x (19 to 38mm)
7 to 7-3/8 550 to 600 288 to 316
Offset
3/4 to 1-1/2” 8 to 8-1/2 650 to 700 343 to 371
(19 to 30mm)
Electrical Stickout 8 to 8-1/2 (W 5” ID) 550 to 600 288 to 316
Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gas Shielded GMA

Shielding Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98% Argon/2%Oxygen (or other
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Argon/Oxygen Mixtures)
Gas Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 to 37CFH
Wire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/16” (1.6 mm) Duraband®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NC or Tuffband® NC
Preheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see table above)
Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DC - Electrode Positive
Tuffband® NC Amperage. . . . . . . 300 - 380 (330 typical)
Duraband® NC Amperage . . . . . . 300 - 365 (320 typical)
Tuffband® NC Voltage . . . . . . . . . 30 - 33 (30 typical)*
Duffband® NC Voltage . . . . . . . . . 30 - 33 (30 typical)*
Oscillation Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 - 100 per minute
Oscillation Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4 - 1-1/4” (19 - 32mm)
Interpass Temp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800ºF (427ºC) Max
Post Weld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slow Cool
* A MINIMUM OF 30 VOLTS IS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE

TIR SPATTER FREE SPRAY TRANSFER.
0.030”
(0.76 mm)
Adjust weld parameters to achieve best contour.
Not
Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable
Figure 6
Duraband® NC and Tuffband® NC Welding Parameters
4.7 Welder Performance Testing Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
4.7.1 Assigned welders should manufacture test pieces in accordance with Version 2.0
qualified Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) in order to demonstrate their Feb. 10, 2011
ability during this operation. Relevant test pieces should be subject to the
previously agreed examinations. Welders producing a successful welding
procedure qualification test(s) will be deemed to have completed the Page 13 of 39
performance test satisfactory.
4.7.2 Qualification of a welder shall be affected when one of the following

conditions occur:
4.7.2.1 When the welder has not welded with the process during a twelve
month period or more, his qualification for that process shall expire.
4.7.2.2 When there is a specific reason to question his ability to produce

welds that meet the specification, the qualification that supports the welding
procedure specification shall be revoked.
4.8 Renewal Qualification
4.8.1 Renewal of qualification expired under above should be made for the
process by welding a single test coupon of similar material, diameter or
thickness in the position identified and by testing the test sample as required by
previous application. Qualification shall utilize a test sample appropriate to the
planned production work.
4.8.2 A successful test renews the welder(s) previous qualification for that
process for the material application. A welder shall be re-qualified whenever a
change in one or more of the essential variables listed for each welding process.
4.9 Recommended Inspection Guidelines
4.9.1 Inspection of the hardbanding shall include as a minimum, pre-weld

equipment inspection, pre-weld material inspection, post weld inspection
(dimensional and surface non-destructive examination (NDE) as specified
herein).
4.9.2 Pre-Weld Equipment Inspection
4.9.2.1 Insure that the correct 1/16” (1.6mm) diameter Duraband® NC

or Tuffband® NC is installed in the wire feed assembly.
4.9.2.2 Verify that the torch angle is set as per the recommendations of
this manual.
4.9.2.3 Verify that the correct voltage, amperage, wire feed and
rotational parameters are set as per the recommendations of this
manual.
4.9.3 Pre-Weld Material Inspection Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
4.9.3.1 Ensure that the tool joint surface to be hardbanded is free from all
Feb. 10, 2011
foreign matter such as dirt, rust, oil, grease, paint, etc. Where a machined
recess has been applied its dimensions shall be verified against Section 3 of
this manual, by the groove manufacture or at the request of the end user. Page 14 of 39
Note: The distance between hardband groove and ID groove or 35° taper
on tool joint must be ¼" (6.3mm) minimum.
1/4” 1/4”
(6.3mm) (6.3mm)
I.D. Groove
Hardfacing
Groove
Fig. 7
4.9.3.2 Ensure that any required Magnetic Particle Inspection has been
performed.
4.9.3.3 Ensure that the material is set properly in the welding machine so
that the weld area is as perfectly concentric as possible within .030"
(0.762mm).
4.9.4 Post Weld Inspection
4.9.4.1 Finished Dimensional & Visual Inspection
4.9.4.1.1 All finished hardbanded tool joints shall be physically

measured and comply with the tolerances specified in Section 3.0
Application Types, and visually inspected over 100% of the
hardbanding surface including 1”(25.4 mm) on either side of the
hardbanding and shall comply with Section 4.9.5 Acceptance Criteria.
4.9.4.1.2 The complete hardbanding surfaces shall be even (i.e. constant

diameter) and smooth. Overlaps, ridges, protrusions or undulations are
not permitted. The only exception are the small "depressions" between
the individual welded bands. These are acceptable as long as they are
no more than 1/8" (3.2mm) wide or 1/16" (1.6mm) deep. (Figure8).
Duraband® NC
4.9.4.1.3 The leading edge intersection between the hardbanding of and Tuffband® NC
the tool joint OD and the start of the taper shall be smooth and Version 2.0
rounded off. Feb. 10, 2011
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1/16” (1.6mm)
1/8” (3.2mm)
Fig. 8
Small "troughs" between individual weld beads
are acceptable if within specified tolerances
4.9.5 Surface NDE
4.9.5.1 A 100% wet magnetic particle inspection (MPI) shall be carried

out as a periodic control for the surrounding parent metal 1” (25.4mm)
either side of the hardbanded area, and shall comply with Section 4.9.6
Acceptance Criteria.
4.9.6 Acceptance Criteria
4.9.6.1 Cracks. When properly applied, Duraband® NC and

Tuffband® NC hardbanding deposits are crack free. If any cracks,
visual or MPI indicated, appear in the deposit, in the heat affected zone
1” (25.4mm) either side of the hardbanding, or in the toe of the weld,
the tool joint shall be determined “UNACCEPTABLE”.
4.9.6.2 Porosity. In the course of welding, pinhole porosity or voids

may appear. This is usually due to the contamination of the weld area,
or improper welding parameters. A small amount of porosity is
sometimes associated with the slag. This is normal and acceptable.
However, porosity associated with the weld metal beneath the slag is
not acceptable.
4.9.6.3 Voids. Voids (greater than 1/8” (3.2 mm) in diameter) may
occur in the course of welding and is usually due to improper welding
parameters or weld contamination. These are unacceptable, but can
repaired using Duraband® NC or Tuffband® NC wire during the
normal course of welding while the tool joint is at proper preheat
temperature (see Section 4.4.5). If repairs are made after the tool joint
has cooled, it must be brought back to proper preheat temperature, then
repaired, and then allowed to slowly cool (50 to 75ºF - 10 to 24ºC) to
room temperature.
5 HARDBANDING LOCATIONS (RECOMMENDED) Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
5.1 Heavyweight Drill Pipe Feb. 10, 2011
5.1.1 Hardbanding should be applied pin, box, and center wear pads for non
recessed and recessed tool joints. The standard band widths are 4” (101mm) Page 16 of 39
on both the pin and box end, plus a 1” (25.4mm) wide hardband on the taper
section of the box.
5.1.2 Center Wear Pad Hardbanding

Because of the flexing nature of the center wear pad (CWP), Postle
Industries does not recommend hardbanding these areas with either
Duraband® NC or Tuffband® NC. These areas are commonly
hardbanded with mild steel and tungsten carbide.
Not Recommended for Duraband® NC

or Tuffband® NC
4” (102mm) 3” (76mm) 3” (76mm) 4” (102mm)
Fig. 9
Location of Hardbanding for Heavyweight
Drillpipe
5.2 Drill Collars Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
5.2.1 Slick Collars Version 2.0
For drill collars without slip and elevator recesses. A 10” (254mm) Feb. 10, 2011
long band should be located at 30” (762mm) minimum from the pin
shoulder.
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5.2.2 Drill Collars with Slip Recesses
For drill collars with slip recesses a 10” (254mm) long band should
be located under the slip recess and a 4” (101mm) wide band above
the slip recess.
5.2.3 Drill Collars with Slip and Elevator Recesses

For drill collars with a slip recess and an elevator recess a 1”
(25.4mm) long band should be located above the slip recess, and a
4” (101mm) long band above the elevator recess.
10” 30”
(254mm) (762mm)
4” 1”
(102mm) (25.4mm)
1” 10”
(25.4mm) (254mm)
4” 1” 1” 10”
(102mm) (25.4mm) (25.4mm) (254mm)
1”
(25.4mm)
Fig. 10
Hardbanding Locations for Drill Collars
6 REFERENCE PHOTOGRAPHS Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
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ACCEPTABLE
Crows Feet - a surface
ACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE phenomenon
AS -WELDED WIRE-BRUSHED
UNACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE
CRACKING AT WELD DEPOSIT CRACKING
TOE UNACCEPTABLE
POOR TIE-IN AND
BEAD PROFILE
UNACCEPTABLE
VOID - CAN BE
MANUALLY REPAIRED
UNACCEPTABLE
POOR OSCILLATION
SETTINGS LEADING
TO VOIDS
EXCESSIVE SPATTER DUE

TO IMPROPER VOLTAGE
(TOO LOW) < 30 VOLTS
Duraband® NC
Section 2 and Tuffband® NC
Re-application Procedures Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
7 Re-Application Overview
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7.1 General. Section 8 through section 10 of this manual deals with the re-
application of Postle Duraband® NC over Duraband® NC, and over specific non-
TM
Postle hardbanding products, Armacor MStar ®, NOV Grant Prideco Smooth
X®, and NOV Tuboscope TitaniumTM, including a mild steel buildup of the tool
joint. All other products are not covered by this NS-1TM approved procedure. The
following compatibility chart illustrates which Postle hardbanding products can be
hardbanded over other hardbanding products. If you do not see your specific
product combination, call Postle Industries for assistance. Postle Industries takes
the position that ALL WORN CRACKED HARDBANDING SHOULD BE
REMOVED, the tool joint re-built with mild steel, and then applied with
Duraband® NC. In cases where logistics or other extenuating circumstances occur,
then the combinations as shown in the compatibility chart below may be applied,
and only under careful scrutiny of all procedures outlined in this manual. In
addition, the re-application procedures in this manual shall only be applied to
known previous hardbanding deposits. Not only is the identity of the previous
hardbanding mandatory, the history of the hardbanding procedure is also
critical. The history can provide the number of re-applications, the type of
hardbanding and possibly the applicator. The number of re-applications of
one particular hardbanding can have a direct bearing on the success of the
current proposed hardbanding.
Postalloy
Duraband® NC
Existing Hardband Re-application
Postalloy OK NS-1 Approved

Duraband® NC
NOV Grant Prideco

Smooth X® OK NS-1 Approved
ArmacorTM MStar ® OK NS-1 Approved
NOV Tuboscope OK NS-1 Approved

TitaniumTM
COMPATIBILITY CHART
7.2 WPS, WPQ and PQR For each and every re-application of Duraband® NC
over a previously worn hardbanding type, a WPS as described in section 4.4 shall
be developed. The WPQ, as described in Section 4.5.1 thru Section 4.5.3 with the
exception of base material documentation shall be developed. Sections 4.5.4 does
not apply. Sections 4.6 thru 4.8 also applies for all re-application types.
7.3 Re-application Design. The following specific welding re-application

procedures provide vital information for successful hardbanding over previously
worn hardbanding products, and more specifically those hardbanding products
which were deposited on AISI 4137, 4145-HT and 1340 steels. These procedures
are not designed for every conceivable application, and if you do not find your
specific application in this manual, please contact Postle Industries prior to
welding. We will assist you in developing your own unique application.
Duraband® NC
7.4 Re-application Caution. THE RE-APPLICATION OF DURABAND® NC and Tuffband® NC
OVER DURABAND® NC AND OVER OTHER PRODUCTS STATED IN Version 2.0
THIS MANUAL IS FAR MORE CRITICAL THAN THE INITIAL Feb. 10, 2011
APPLICATIONS TO NEW AND USED UNBANDED TOOL JOINTS.
Successful re-applications are inherently dependent upon the quality and integrity
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per the wire manufacturers procedures and specifications, in service damage such
as spalling, lifting and heat checking can occur, which can result in a particular tool
joint from being a candidate for re-application. It should be noted by the pipe
owner and hardbanding applicator that not all acceptable worn hardbanding
deposits will result in a 100% re-application yield. Hidden porosity and cracks, and
various metallurgical anomalies between hardbanding wires sometimes renders the
final re-application unacceptable. The hardbanding applicator should keep this in
mind when quoting hardbanding jobs. Applicators are also urged to weld with
Duraband® NC on a couple of worn deposits to test for compatibility.
7.5 Previous Cracks. Re-application of Duraband® NC over products that

TM
inherently crack, such as Armacor MStar®, Smooth X®, and Tuboscope®
TM
Titanium pose challenges over products that do not crack. These cracks harbor
contaminants and particulates that may cause massive porosity and/or excessive
cracking, which may render the final re-application unacceptable. Vertical or
circumferential cracks are sites for fatigue failures and are not acceptable for
re-application. The hardbanding shall be removed if such cracks are noted.
7.6 Previous Records. Under this NS-1 approved procedure identification of the
previously worn hardbanding is mandatory for successful re-application of
Duraband® NC. Very often the identification can be verified through records kept
by either the pipe owner, drilling contractor, as well as the applicator. If the worn
hardbanding is unknown or cannot be determined or a total of three (3) previous
hardbandings are not known, the tool joint shall be rejected under this NS-1TM
approved procedure, and alternative re-application procedures considered.
7.7 Previous Thickness. Successful re-application over any existing hardbanding

is dependent upon many variables, and deposit thickness is one of them.
Preferably, the worn hardbanding of all products except Duraband® NC should be
flush with the tool joint surface or no more than 1/32” (0.8mm) thick. Thicker
deposits can lead to excess porosity, cracking, or other undesirable results. This is
also true of eccentric existing worn hardbanding. The thicker sections may be over
the 1/32” (0.8mm) benchmark, while the remaining sections may be flush. It is
extremely important to grind down the thicker sections to less than 1/32” (0.8mm)
for successful re-application. Duraband® NC worn hardbandings can be thicker
than 1/32” (0.8 mm) and do not require grinding to the above tolerance except for
eccentricity issues when they occur.
7.8 Dilution Effects
7.8.1 It must be kept in mind that whenever the re-application of one product
over an entirely different product, i.e. a Postle hardbanding over a non-Postle
hardbanding, that the resultant deposit will be a thoroughly mixed alloy, and
that performance in the field will not be the same as a Postle hardbanding
product re-applied over itself. Dilution effects from the existing hardbanding
are an inherent property of any re-application hardbanding procedure.
7.8.2 A better understanding of the dilution effect would to first consider a

new initial application of Duraband® NC on an UNBANDED tool joint.
Generally speaking, a typical dilution relationship between hardbanding wire
and base metal is around 60/40. 60% wire and 40% base material. If we
assume that this 60/40 relationship occurs during the initial application and all
subsequent applications, we can then look at the final effect after 3 applications
of Duraband® NC over itself.
Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
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60% DB 84% DB 93.6% DB Page 21 of 39

40% Base 16% Base 6.4% Base
1st Application 2nd Application 3rd Application
Fig. 11
7.8.3 If this were carried out for many more re-applications, theoretically, the
weld deposit will never be 100% wire chemistry with 0% base metal dilution.
However, for all practical purposes, nearly 94% wire chemistry is achieved on
the third application. It can be concluded that hardbanding performance will
be maximized on the 3rd application also.
7.8.4 Just as in the above case, re-applications of Duraband® NC over, for

example, ArmacorTM MStar® , the same 60/40 rule would apply. If the tool
joint had only 1 application of ArmacorTM MStar® , then the resulting
hardbanding would be a mixture of three different materials, 60% Duraband®
TM
NC, 24% Armacor MStar ®, and 16% Tool Joint base metal. This is
illustrated in Fig. 12.
60% DB
40% Prev HB(60%MStar® + 40%Base)=24% MStar® + 16% Base)
1st Application
of Duraband
Fig. 12
7.8.5 In all probability, there would not be any issues with this combination.
But if Duraband® NC were applied over 3 previous applications of ArmacorTM
MStar®, it is conceivable that issues may develop, because of the increased
presence of more ArmacorTM MStar® as shown in Fig. 13. The resulting
hardband would be 60% Duraband® NC and 37.4% ArmacorTM MStar®, and
only 2.6% Tool Joint base material.
60% DB
40% Prev HB (93.6%MStar® + 6.4%Base) = 37.4%MStar® + 2.6% Base
1st Application
of Duraband
Fig. 13
7.9 History. The examples in Fig. 12 and Fig. 13 illustrate why some re- Duraband® NC
applications are successful and others are not. The hardbanding history of any tool and Tuffband® NC
joint is so very important in determining the success of re-application procedures. Version 2.0
Also, the forgone examples are generally more of an issue with cracked previous Feb. 10, 2011
hardbands than previous hardbands that do not crack. The non-cracking hardbands
are more compatible with the re-applications of Duraband® NC and dilution effects
are less critical. Page 22 of 39
7.10 Welding Parameters and Bead Appearance
7.10.1 Re-applications inherently dictate that the workpiece or previous

hardbanding has changed from the tool joint base material to a worn,
previously hardbanded surface. If Duraband® NC is applied over itself, there
should be little change in weld parameter settings. The bead appearance may
change slightly. This should not be construed as being abnormal or
objectionable. If Duraband® NC is used over non-Postle products, weld
parameters may have to be altered to accommodate the situation. Bead
appearances will most likely be affected, and their surfaces may appear to be
rough. While this is not objectionable, careful visual inspection for porosity
and cracks should dominate the re-application procedures.
8 RE-APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR DURABAND® NC OVER Duraband® NC
DURABAND® NC and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
8.1 General Information
8.1.1 This section of the manual covers the re-application of Postle Duraband® Page 23 of 39
NC over Duraband® NC, regardless of the number of re-applications that have
been previously welded. The terms “previous hardbanding”, “worn
hardbanding”, “worn hardbanding area” and “existing hardbanding” are used
interchangeably throughout this section of manual and shall refer to the previous
Duraband® NC hardbanding.
8.1.2 Prior to the FIRST re-application of Duraband® NC over worn

Duraband® NC hardbanding, the applicator must seek permission from Postle
Industries, Inc. or Postle Tech Center. Subsequent re-applications do not
require permission.
8.1.3 Re-applications are only as good as the previously applied hardbanding.

Even if the previous Duraband® NC hardbanding was applied per the wire Duraband® NC
manufacturers procedures and specifications with respect to preheat, welding over
and post cooling, in service damage can occur in the worn deposit which can
result in a particular tool joint being eliminated as a candidate for re-application Duraband® NC
unless the previous hardbanding is removed prior to re-application of
Duraband® NC.
8.1.4 When the worn hardbanding on used drill pipe has been worn to the
point that re-application is necessary, the existing hardband layer must
first be identified through documented history. Up to three (3) of the most
recent documented applications or re-applications of Duraband® NC is required
for this procedure to be used. If the initial application falls within the last 3,
only documentation up to and including that application is required. 3 recent
documents are necessary to assure that the existing hardbanding is Duraband®
NC and essentially undiluted weld metal and that the proposed Duraband® NC
performs as designed. If the identity through documents cannot be determined,
then the tool joint must be rejected under this approved NS-1TM procedure, and
hardbanding removal or alternative re-application procedures considered. If it
is a candidate it should then be cleaned and inspected to ensure that the existing
hardbanding layer is satisfactory for re-application.
8.2 Cleaning of the Existing Hardband Area
8.2.1 The existing hardbanding shall be free of all drilling mud, dirt, rust, oil,
grease, thread compound, paint, etc. prior to re-application. A side-grinder &
cup brush will usually produce a sufficiently clean surface for inspection and
welding.
8.2.2 Soap or solvent solutions may be necessary to ensure a clean surface,

especially when an oil based mud was utilized during drilling operations.
8.3 Inspection of Existing Hardbanding Area
8.3.1 It is the intent of this manual to provide minimum inspection guidelines

to assist in the evaluation of worn hardbanding areas. If the inspection team
has tighter guidelines than presented here, they should take precedent.
8.3.2 If inspectors or customers have questions regarding the interpretation or Duraband® NC
intent of this inspection criteria they should contact Postle Industries, Inc. or and Tuffband® NC
Postle Technical Center immediately. Version 2.0
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8.3.3 A worn hardbanding is considered a candidate for re-application if the
general appearance and the dimensional requirements are within the guidelines
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8.3.4 The hardbanding area shall be visually inspected for cracking,

spalling, chipping, flaking and porosity. Dimensional measurements should
be taken and recorded to verify the need for re-application of hardbanding
to the existing worn Duraband® NC.
8.3.5 Although it is desirable for the worn hardbanding to be flush with the tool
joint surface, it is not mandatory for the re-application of Duraband® NC over
Duraband® NC.
8.4 Cracking of existing hardbanding
8.4.1 The worn hardbanding area of Duraband® NC should not have cracks, if Duraband® NC
previous hardbanding was performed under this NS-1TM procedure. If the over
documentation clearly indicates that the worn deposits are Duraband® NC, but
visual cracks are noted, it may be due to improper welding conditions, in service Duraband® NC
stress, heat checking, or procedures used were outside the scope of this NS-1TM
approved procedure. In any case, the tool joint shall be considered rejected and
hardbanding removal or alternative re-application procedures considered.
Vertical or circumferential cracks are not acceptable and the hardband
must be removed before re-application of Duraband® NC. The tool joint
shall also be rejected if base metal cracking is noted along side the hardbanding.
8.4.2 If visual cracks are not noted and the use of Magnetic Particle Inspection
(MPI-wet or dry) or Liquid-Penetrant Inspection (LPI) is used and cracks are
noted in the hardband or tool joint, this shall also be considered rejected and
hardbanding removal or alternative re-application procedures considered.
8.5 Spalling damage in the existing hardbanding
8.5.1 Worn Duraband® NC should not have any indication of spalling damage
if it was previously applied over a new tool joint or over a previous Duraband®
NC hardbanding. If this type of damage is noted in the existing hardbanding, it
is usually indicative of in-service excessive loading and/or high impact. In any
event, any such damage is considered rejected and hardbanding removal or
alternative re-application procedures considered.
8.6 Porosity in the existing hardbanding
8.6.1 Porosity in the existing hardbanding that is visible to the naked eye on the
worn surface of the worn hardbanding is indicative of a severe application
procedure. Most hardbanding products are gas shielded products and proper
use of the gas is essential to good welding practice. Deep porosity of this nature
can be attributed to many sources. Their surface presence is a good indicator
that deeper porosity is present and could be harmful to future re-application
procedures. The porosity cavities below the surface of the hardbanding can
contain gases, such as nitrogen, that could alter the performance of the re-
applied Duraband® NC and therefore should be avoided. Porosity should not
be confused with voids, which are different in nature and causes.
8.6.2 Porosity is determined to be such by the diameter and shape of the defect. Duraband® NC
Porosity in any weld is always round at the surface of the deposit. If it is and Tuffband® NC
angular, then it is most likely entrapped slag, which should be handled Version 2.0
differently than porosity. Feb. 10, 2011
8.6.3 Porosity larger than 1/8” (3.2mm) in any worn deposit shall be rejected
under this NS-1TM procedure and the hardbanding removed. Page 25 of 39
8.6.4 Porosity 1/8” (3.2mm) and smaller occurring greater than 5 holes in any
10 sq. inch (645 sq mm) area of hardbanding shall be considered reject under
this NS-1TM procedure and hardbanding removal or alternative re-application
procedures considered.
8.7 Voids in the existing hardbanding
8.7.1 Voids in the existing hardbanding should not be confused with porosity.
Voids are areas where no weld metal was deposited. This may come about for a
number of reasons; gas flow interruption, poor grounding, worn tips, arc blow,
poor tool joint cleaning, to mention a few. Voids are much larger than porosity
and can usually be spot repaired with Duraband® NC providing proper preheat Duraband® NC
and interpass temperatures are adhered to for any given tool joint diameter. All over
voids repaired in the worn tool joint area shall be sound and absent of any
porosity or slag and shall be ground flush and smooth with the worn Duraband® NC
hardbanding surface before any re-application procedure is conducted.
8.8 Existing Hardbanding Thickness Tolerances
8.8.1 Duraband® NC worn hardbanding is not limited to a maximum thickness

tolerance as are other hardbandings. Duraband® NC re-applications can be
successfully made on thicknesses greater than 1/32” (0.8 mm) above the tool
joint O.D.. This is not possible with competitive hardbandings.
8.8.2 Successful re-application using Duraband® NC over Duraband® NC are

not as dependent upon the penetration of the arc into the worn hardbanding
fusion zone as other worn hardbandings. The following parameters are
recommended:
Amps: 325
Volts: 31
Stickout: 1” (25mm)
Torch Angle: ~15 degrees
Gas: Argon or Argon/Oxygen Mixtures
8.9 Re-application Procedures/References
8.9.1 Once the preparation and inspection of the existing hardbanding is

complete, Section 3.0 thru Section 6.0 should be referenced for re-application
procedures, welding setup, qualification, post-hardband inspection of weld
beads, shape, appearance, final dimensions, and non-destructive examination.
The re-application procedures are identical to initial application procedures.
MPI shall be carried out as a periodic control for the surrounding parent metal
(tool joint), 1” (25mm) either side of the hardband area. The hardband area may
include the previously worn hardband.
Previous Hardband Inspection
Area
Fig. 14
1.00" (25mm) 1.00" (25mm)

9 HARDBAND RE-APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR DURABAND® NC Duraband® NC
TM
OVER PREVIOUS WORN Armacor Mstar®, SMOOTH X® AND and Tuffband® NC
TM
TUBOSCOPE TITANIUM DEPOSITS. Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
9.1 General Information
9.1.1 This section of the manual covers the re-application of Duraband® NC

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over previously hardbanded products, specifically NOV Grant Prideco
TM TM
SMOOTH X®, NOV Tuboscope Titanium , and Liquidmetal® Armacor
MStar®. The terms “worn hardbanding”, “worn hardbanding area” and
“existing hardbanding” are used interchangeably throughout this section of
manual and shall refer to the above mentioned products.
9.1.2 Prior to the FIRST re-application of Duraband® NC over worn

ArmacorTM MStar®, Tuboscope TitaniumTM, or Grant Prideco Smooth X®
hardbanding, the applicator must seek permission from Postle Industries, Inc.
or a PostleTech Center. Subsequent re-applications do not require
permission.
Duraband® NC
9.1.3 Applications of Duraband® NC are only as good as the previously over
applied hardbanding. Even if the previous hardbanding was applied per the
wire manufacturers procedures and specifications with respect to preheat, TitaniumTM,
welding and post cooling, in service damage can occur in the worn deposit ArmacorTM MStar®
which can result in a particular tool joint being eliminated as a candidate for
application of Duraband® NC. Vertical or circumferential cracks in the Smooth X®
previous hardbanding are not acceptable.
9.1.4 All of the above products, as welded, usually contain cracks that may or
may not be visible to the naked eye. This is a characteristic of the weld metal
and should not be construed or misinterpreted as a result of erroneous weld
procedures.
9.1.5 When the worn hardbanding on used drill pipe has been worn to the
point that re-application is necessary, the existing hardband layer must
first be identified through documented history. Up to three (3) of the most
recent documented applications or re-applications is required for this procedure
to be used. If the initial application falls within the last 3, only documentation
up to and including that application is required. 3 recent documents are
necessary to assess the level of dilution of previous hardbandings or any
mixing of different types of hardbandings. If, through documentation, it is
determined that mixing of different types of hardbandings has taken
place, the tool joint shall not be considered as a candidate for re-
application with Duraband® NC and rejected. Documentation also assures
that the existing hardbanding is identified as outlined in paragraph 9 of this
manual and that the proposed Duraband® NC re-application performs as
designed. If the identity through documents cannot be determined, then the
tool joint must be rejected under this NS-1TM approved manual, and
hardbanding removal or alternative re-application procedures considered. If it
is a candidate it should then be cleaned and the hardbanding inspected to
ensure that it has worn either flush (preferred condition), or less than 1/32”
(0.8mm) thick. Only then shall the existing hardbanding layer be considered
satisfactory for re-application.
9.2 Cleaning of the Existing Hardband Area
9.2.1 Worn hardbanding shall be free of all drilling mud, dirt, rust, oil, grease,
thread compound, paint, etc. prior to re-application. A side-grinder & cup
brush will usually produce a sufficiently clean surface for inspection and Duraband® NC
welding. and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
9.2.2 Soap or solvent solutions may be necessary to ensure a clean surface, Feb. 10, 2011
especially when an oil based mud was utilized during drilling operations.
9.3 General Inspection of Existing Hardbanding Area Page 27 of 39
9.3.1 It is the intent of this manual to provide minimum inspection guidelines

to assist in the evaluation of worn hardbanding areas. If the inspection team
has tighter guidelines than presented here they should take precedent.
9.3.2 If inspectors or customers have questions regarding the interpretation or

intent of this inspection criteria they should contact Postle Industries, Inc. or a
Postle Tech Center immediately.
9.3.3 A worn hardbanding is considered a candidate for re-application if the

general appearance and the dimensional requirements are within the guidelines
explained elsewhere in this manual or as required by other relevant parties.
Duraband® NC
9.3.4 The identity of the worn hardbanding shall be verified through reliable over
documentation. If the identity of the hardbanding is unknown or it has been
concluded that it is something other than the worn hardbanding mentioned in TitaniumTM,
paragraph 9.1.5, then the tool joint shall be rejected under this approved NS-1TM ArmacorTM MStar®
procedure and hardbanding removal or alternative re-application procedures Smooth X®
considered.
9.3.5 The hardbanding area shall be visually inspected for cracking,

spalling, chipping, flaking and porosity. Dimensional measurements should
be taken and recorded to verify the need for re-application of hardbanding
to the existing worn hardbanding.
9.4 Cracking of Existing Hardbanding
9.4.1 The existing hardbanding areas usually contain cracks that are visible to
the naked eye. These cracks should cut across the weld band. Normally these
cracks do not penetrate into the HAZ, and are usually not detrimental to the
performance of the hardband product. They are characteristically hairline in
nature. Duraband® NC may be applied directly over these hairline cracks.
However, if they are too wide (> 1/32” (0.8mm) thick) they are highly suspect
to HAZ penetration. In such cases, the worn hardbanding should be rejected and
the removed. Vertical or circumferential cracks in the previous hardband
are NOT acceptable. In such cases, the worn hardbanding should be
rejected and the previous hardbanding removed.
9.4.2 If visual cracks are noted to be numerous and fine, there is a possibility
that they are caused by excessive heat excursions (heat checking) during the
drilling operations and should be removed by grinding prior to hardbanding.
9.5 Spalling of the Existing Hardbanding
9.5.1 If the worn hardbanding has any indication of spalling, flaking, or

delamination it should be considered as reject and removed, and a mild steel
layer applied, and Duraband® NC applied over the mild steel build up.
9.6 Porosity of the Existing Hardbanding Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
9.6.1 Porosity of the existing hardbanding is visible to the naked eye on the Version 2.0
worn surface of the worn hardbanding and is indicative of a severe application Feb. 10, 2011
procedure. Most hardbanding products are gas shielded products and proper use
of the gas is essential to good welding practice. Deep porosity of this nature can
be attributed to many sources. Their surface presence is a good indicator that
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deeper porosity is present and could be harmful to future re-application
procedures. The porosity cavities below the surface of the hardbanding can
contain gases, such as nitrogen, that could alter the performance of the re-
applied Duraband® NC and therefore should be avoided. Porosity should not
be confused with voids, which are different in nature and causes.
9.6.2 Porosity is determined to be such by the diameter and shape of the defect.
Porosity in any weld is always round at the surface of the deposit. If it is
angular, then it is most likely entrapped slag, which should be handled
differently than porosity.
9.6.3 Porosity larger than 1/8” (3.2mm) in any worn deposit shall be considered
rejected under this approved NS-1TM procedure and the hardbanding removed. Duraband® NC
over
9.6.4 Porosity 1/8” (3.2mm) and smaller occurring greater than 5 holes in any
10 sq. inch (645 sq mm) area of hardbanding shall be considered reject under TitaniumTM,
this approved NS-1TM procedure and hardbanding removal or alternative re- ArmacorTM MStar®
application procedures considered.
Smooth X®
9.7 Slag in the Existing Hardbanding
9.7.1 Slag in the existing hardbanding or the non-metallic covering on the

surface of the weld deposit may be intentional or not. It may be the result of
deliberate introduction of certain elements to help cleanse the weld of porosity
or other defects. Duraband® NC have such deliberate additions and can be seen
on the weld deposit surface. Improper welding techniques however can cause
the slag to become entrapped within the deposit itself. Unlike porosity, which is
round in nature, slag appears as a jagged hole. The angular nature of the defect
is more troublesome than porosity because it can act as a crack starter and cause
premature spalling or cracking.
9.7.2 Entrapped slag larger than 1/8” (3.2mm) in any worn deposit shall be
considered rejected under this approved NS-1TM procedure and the hardbanding
removed.
9.7.3 Entrapped slag 1/8” (3.2mm) and smaller occurring greater than 5 holes
in any 10 sq. inch (645 sq mm) area of hardbanding shall be considered rejected
under this approved NS-1TM procedure and hardbanding removal or alternative
re-application procedures considered.
9.8 Voids in the Existing Hardbanding
9.8.1 Voids in the existing hardbanding should not be confused with porosity.
Voids are areas where no weld metal was deposited. This may come about for a
number of reasons; gas flow interruption, poor grounding, worn tips, arc blow,
poor tool joint cleaning, to mention a few. Voids are much larger than porosity
and can usually be spot repaired with Duraband® NC, providing proper preheat
and interpass temperatures are adhered to for any given tool joint diameter. All
voids repaired in the worn tool joint area shall be sound and absent of any
porosity or slag and shall be ground flush and smooth with the worn
hardbanding surface before any re-application procedure is conducted.
Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
9.9 Existing Hardbanding Thickness Tolerances Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
9.9.1 Determination of the worn hardbanding thickness prior to re-application
is extremely important. Deposits greater than 1/32” (0.8mm) above the surface
of the tool joint should not be considered for re-application, unless they are Page 29 of 39
ground to less than 1/32” (0.8mm) or flush to the tool joint surface O.D.
Must be less
than 1/32” (.8mm) thick
Fig. 15
9.9.2 Successful re-application using Duraband® NC to cracked raised

Armacor MStar®, Tuboscope TitaniumTM , and SmoothX® is highly
TM
dependent upon the penetration of the arc into the worn hardbanding fusion Duraband® NC
zone. Deposits thicker than 1/32” (0.8mm) prevent this from happening, and over
could possibly lead to premature failure and spalling. Parameters to be used for
good penetration: TitaniumTM,
ArmacorTM MStar®
Amps: 325 Smooth X®
Volts: 31
Stickout: 1” (25mm)
Torch Angle: ~15 degrees
Gas: Argon or Argon/Oxygen Mixtures
9.9.3 After application of Duraband® NC over TitaniumTM, MStar® or

SmoothX®, cracks in the Duraband® NC deposit are probable and are usually
acceptable, although there should be fewer cracks than in the previous
hardbanding. The cracks are the result of the underlying cracks of the worn
hardbanding regenerating themselves in the Duraband® NC re-application
deposit or they are a results of the metallurgy of the previous hardbanding
combining with Duraband NC. Vertical or circumferential cracks are not
acceptable.
9.9.4 Inlaid deposits such as Smooth X®, TitaniumTM and Armacor MStar®
TM
have fusion zones deeper than that which can be reached by re-application
procedures as described in the above paragraph. However, re-application is
possible but outside the scope of this manual. Please contact Postle Industries,
Inc. or a Postle Tech Center for further information.
9.10 Re-application Procedures/Reference Sections
9.10.1 In addition to applying the above parameters, Section 3.0 thru Section
4.9.2 should be referenced for welding procedures, welding setup, qualification,
and pre-weld material inspection.
9.11 Post Weld Inspection and Acceptance Criteria Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
9.11.1 MPI Version 2.0
Since cracks will most likely occur in the Duraband® NC after being applied Feb. 10, 2011
over cracked worn hardbanding, magnetic particle inspection of the actual
hardbanding area is not relevant, however MPI shall be carried out as a
periodic control for the surrounding parent metal (tool joint) 1” (25mm) either Page 30 of 39
side of the hardband area. The hardband area may include the previously worn
hardband. Previous Hardband Inspection
Area
1.00" (25mm) 1.00" (25mm)
Fig 16
9.11.2 Cracking
Duraband® NC
9.11.2.1 Cracking across the weld band in Duraband® NC applications over
over worn cracked Titanium®, MstarTM and SmoothX® hardbanding is
quite normal and expected. There should be fewer cracks than in the TitaniumTM,
previous hardband and they should be hairline in appearance. Under no ArmacorTM MStar®
circumstances are vertical or circumferential cracks, i.e. cracks that
run parallel with bead direction, allowed. See Fig. 17. Deposits Smooth X®
containing vertical cracks shall be rejected and removed.
Fig. 17
9.11.2.2 Cracks thicker than 1/32” (0.8 mm) regardless of their direction
shall be cause for rejection.
9.11.3 Finished Dimensional & Visual Inspection
9.11.3.1 All finished hardbanded tool joints shall be physically measured

and comply with the tolerances specified in Section 3.0 Application Types,
and visually inspected over 100% of the hardbanding surface including
1”(25.4 mm) on either side of the hardbanding.
9.11.3.2 The complete hardbanding surfaces shall be even (i.e. constant

diameter) and smooth. Overlaps, ridges, protrusions or undulations are not
permitted. The only exception are the small "depressions" between the
individual welded bands. These are acceptable as long as they are no more
than 1/8" (3.2mm) wide or 1/16" (1.6mm) deep. (Figure18).
Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
1/16” (1.6mm) Feb. 10, 2011
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Fig. 18
Small "troughs" between individual weld beads
are acceptable if within specified tolerances
Duraband® NC
9.11.3.3 The leading edge intersection between the hardbanding of the tool
joint OD and the start of the taper shall be smooth and rounded off.
over
TitaniumTM,
ArmacorTM MStar®
Smooth X®
9.11.4 Porosity. In the course of welding, pinhole porosity or voids may
appear. This is usually due to the contamination of the weld area, or improper
welding parameters. A small amount of porosity is sometimes associated with
the slag. This is normal and acceptable. However, porosity associated with the
weld metal beneath the slag shall be investigated and the status determined.
9.11.5 Voids. Voids (greater than 1/8” (3.2 mm) in diameter) may occur in the
course of welding and is usually due to improper welding parameters or weld
contamination. These are unacceptable, but can repaired using Duraband® NC
wire during the normal course of welding while the tool joint is at proper
preheat temperature (see Section 4.6). If repairs are made after the tool joint
has cooled, it must be brought back to proper preheat temperature, then
repaired, and then allowed to slowly cool (50 to 75ºF - 10 to 24ºC) to room
temperature.
10 APPLICATION OF DURABAND® NC OVER A MILD STEEL BUILDUP Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
10.1 General Information. Quite often during the initial inspection process of a Version 2.0
worn drill string, the worn hardbanding product is determined as a reject, and the Feb. 10, 2011
decision is made to salvage the tool joint by removing the defective hardbanding
and rebuilding the tool joint with mild steel back to original dimensions.
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Defective Hardbanding Mild Steel Mild Steel

Hardband Removed Application Ground Flush
Tool Joint Tool Joint Tool Joint Tool Joint
Figure 19
While the procedures for accomplishing the hardbanding removal and subsequent
application of a mild steel deposit are outside scope of this NS-1TM approved
manual, the application of Duraband® NC over the mild steel buildup is relevant
and covered in this section.
10.2 Pre-Weld Surface Visual and Dimensional Inspection. The mild steel
buildup area shall be visually inspected and free of any cracking, spalling, chipping,
flaking or porosity. Dimensional measurements shall be taken and recorded prior
to the re-application of Duraband® NC. The deposit thickness shall have been
ground flush with the tool joint diameter, or to within 1/32” (0.8 mm) proud.
10.3 Pre-Weld Surface NDE. A 100% wet magnetic particle inspection (MPI)
shall be carried out on each area to be hardbanded and the surrounding parent metal
1” (25.4mm) either side of the hardbanding area, and shall comply with Section
4.9.5 Acceptance Criteria. Vertical or circumferential cracking are
unacceptable.
10.4 WPQ. A WPQ is required for the application of Duraband® NC over a mild
steel build up.
10.5 First Application Permission. Prior to the FIRST application of

Duraband® NC over the mild steel buildup, the applicator must seek permission
from Postle Industries, Inc. or a Postle Tech Center. Subsequent re-applications do
not require permission.
11 RE-APPLICATION REFERENCE PHOTOS Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
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ArmacorTM MStar ® PRIOR TO

UNACCEPTABLE DURABAND® NC OVER RE-APPLICATION WITH DURABAND® NC.
ArmacorTM MStar ® . EXCESSIVE NOTE FINE CRACKS. THESE ARE
POROSITY DUE TO WORN HARDBANDING ACCEPTABLE .
TOO THICK (>1/32”)
ACCEPTABLE DURABAND® NC OVER UNACCEPTABLE WORN ArmacorTM

SMOOTH X® NOT A RE-APPLICATION CANDIDATE
UNACCEPTABLE DURABAND UNACCEPTABLE DURABAND OVER

OVER ArmacorTM MStar® . TITANIUMTM. CIRCUMFERENTIAL
CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACKING CRACKING
Duraband® NC
12 REFERENCES and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
1 Feb. 10, 2011
Fearnley Procter Group
Peregrine Road
Westhill Business Park Page 34 of 39
Westhill
Aberdeen
AB32 6JL
Scotland
2
Maurer Engineering Inc.
2916 West T.C. Jester
Houston, TX 77018
3
Mohr Engineering Services
13062 Westland East Blvd.
Houston, TX 77041
4
DEA 42 (Casing Wear Project)
Drilling Engineers Association
International Association of Drilling
Contractors
10370 Richmond Ave, Suite 760
Houston, TX 77042
5
ArmacorTM MStar® is a registered trademark of
Liquid Metals Technology, Inc.
30452 Esperanza
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
6
TitaniumTM is a registered trademark of
NOV Tuboscope Pipeline Services
2835 Holmes Road
Houston, TX 77051
7
Smooth X® is a registered trademark of
NOV Grant Prideco, Inc. 1330 Post Oak
Boulevard, Suite 2700
Houston, TX 77056
13 DURABAND® and TUFFBAND® NC WIRE Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
USAGE ESTIMATES Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
Tool Joint Weld Weight Deposit Length (inches) Page 35 of 39

Dia (inches) Dia (inches) Lbs/In 0.75 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
4.5 4.6875 0.42 0.31 0.42 0.63 0.83 1.04 1.25 1.46 1.67
4.75 4.9375 0.44 0.33 0.44 0.66 0.88 1.10 1.32 1.54 1.76
m )
(2.4m
5 5.1875 0.46 0.35 0.46 0.69 0.92 1.16 1.39 1.62 1.85
5.25 5.4375 0.48 0.36 0.48 0.73
3 / 3 2 ” 0.97 1.21 1.45 1.70 1.94

5.5
5.75
5.6875
5.9375
0.51
0.53
0.38
0.40
0.51
E
0.53
F O R 0.76
0.80
1.02
G
1.06
1.27
1.33
1.52
1.59
1.78
1.86
2.03
2.12
6 6.1875 0.55 0.41
T S A R
0.55 0.83
N D I N1.11 1.38 1.66 1.94 2.21

6.125 6.3125 0.56
I
0.42
E G H 0.56
R D B A
0.85 1.13 1.41 1.69 1.98 2.26
6.25
6.5
6.4375
6.6875
0.58
0.60
W
ALL THICK H
0.43
0.45
A
0.58
0.60
0.86
0.90
1.15
1.20
1.44
1.50
1.73
1.80
2.01
2.09
2.30
2.39
6.625 6.8125 0.61 0.46 0.61 0.91 1.22 1.52 1.83 2.13 2.44
6.75 6.9375 0.62 0.47 0.62 0.93 1.24 1.55 1.86 2.17 2.48
7 7.1875 0.64 0.48 0.64 0.97 1.29 1.61 1.93 2.25 2.57
7.25 7.4375 0.67 0.50 0.67 1.00 1.33 1.67 2.00 2.33 2.67
8 8.1875 0.73 0.55 0.73 1.10 1.47 1.84 2.20 2.57 2.94
8.25 8.4375 0.76 0.57 0.76 1.14 1.51 1.89 2.27 2.65 3.03
8.5 8.6875 0.78 0.58 0.78 1.17 1.56 1.95 2.34 2.73 3.12
Use this chart to determine the amount of 1/16” (1.6 mm) diameter Duraband® NC or Tuffband ® NC
hardbanding wire to purchase. All wire losses due to welding and slag (if any) have been accounted for.
The weights are based on a 3/32” thick hardbanding.
Increase your purchase by 25% to
apply 1/8” thick hardbanding
Example: For a 6” (152mm) diameter tool joint, a deposit

4“ (102mm) long will use 2.21 lbs. Therefore, if you are
welding 500 tool joints, you will need 500 x 2.21 = 1105 lbs
of Duraband® NC or Tuffband® NC to complete the job.
Lp
Lp Lt
PIN BOX
14 TEMPERATURE CONVERSION Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
CHART Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
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ºC ºF ºC ºF ºC ºF ºC ºF
0 -18 32 260 127 500 520 271 968 780 416 1436
10 -12 50 270 132 518 530 277 986 790 421 1454
20 -7 68 280 138 536 540 282 1004 800 427 1472
30 -1 86 290 143 554 550 288 1022 810 432 1490
40 4 104 300 149 572 560 293 1040 820 438 1508
50 10 122 310 154 590 570 299 1058 830 443 1526
60 16 140 320 160 608 580 304 1076 840 449 1544
70 21 158 330 166 626 590 310 1094 850 454 1562
EXAMPLE 80 27 176 340 171 644 600 316 1112 860 460 1580
If your temperature is 100ºF 90 32 194 350 177 662 610 321 1130 870 466 1598
Your conversion is 38ºC 100 38 212 360 182 680 620 327 1148 880 471 1616
If your temperature is 100ºC 110 43 230 370 188 698 630 332 1166 890 477 1634
Your conversion is 212ºF 120 49 248 380 193 716 640 338 1184 900 482 1652
130 54 266 390 199 734 650 343 1202 910 488 1670
140 60 284 400 204 752 660 349 1220 920 493 1688
150 66 302 410 210 770 670 354 1238 930 499 1706
160 71 320 420 216 788 680 360 1256 940 504 1724
170 77 338 430 221 806 690 366 1274 950 510 1742
180 82 356 440 227 824 700 371 1292 960 516 1760
190 88 374 450 232 842 710 377 1310 970 521 1778
200 93 392 460 238 860 720 382 1328 980 527 1796
210 99 410 470 243 878 730 388 1346 990 532 1814
220 104 428 480 249 896 740 393 1364 1000 538 1832
230 110 446 490 254 914 750 399 1382 1010 543 1850
240 116 464 500 260 932 760 404 1400 1020 549 1868
250 121 482 510 266 950 770 410 1418 1030 554 1886
Duraband® NC
15 HARDNESS CONVERSION and Tuffband® NC
CHART Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
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B rine ll R o c k we ll H a rdne s s T e ns ile B rine ll R o c k we ll H a rdne s s T e ns ile

H a rdne s s S t re ngt h H a rdne s s S t re ngt h
T ungs t e n A S c a le 6 0 B S c a le 10 0 C S c a le 15 0 ( A ppro x. T ungs t e n A S c a le 6 0 B S c a le 10 0 C S c a le 15 0 ( A ppro x.
C a rbide kg kg kg C a rbide kg kg kg
ps i) ps i)
B a ll 3 0 0 0 B a ll 3 0 0 0
- 85.6 - 68 - 331 68.1 - 35.5 166,000
- 85.3 - 67.5 - 321 67.5 - 34.3 160,000
- 85 - 67 - 311 66.9 - 33.1 155,000
767 84.7 - 66.4 - 302 66.3 - 32.1 150,000
757 84.4 - 65.9 - 293 65.7 - 30.9 145,000
745 84.1 - 65.3 - 285 65.3 - 29.9 141,000
733 83.8 - 64.7 - 277 64.6 - 28.8 137,000
722 83.4 - 64 - 269 64.1 - 27.6 133,000
712 - - - - 262 63.6 - 26.6 129,000
710 83 - 63.3 - 255 63 - 25.4 126,000
698 82.6 - 62.5 - 248 62.5 - 24.2 122,000
684 82.2 - 61.8 - 241 61.8 100 22.8 118,000
682 82.2 - 61.7 - 235 61.4 99 21.7 115,000
670 81.8 - 61 - 229 60.8 98.2 20.5 111,000
656 81.3 - 60.1 - 223 - 97.3 20 -
653 81.2 - 60 - 217 - 96.4 18 105,000
647 81.1 - 59.7 - 212 - 95.5 17 102,000
638 80.8 - 59.2 329,000 207 - 94.6 16 100,000
630 80.6 - 58.8 324,000 201 - 93.8 15 98,000
627 80.5 - 58.7 323,000 197 - 92.8 - 95,000
601 79.8 - 57.3 309,000 192 - 91.9 - 93,000
578 79.1 - 56 297,000 187 - 90.7 - 90,000
555 78.4 - 54.7 285,000 183 - 90 - 89,000
534 77.8 - 53.5 274,000 179 - 89 - 87,000
514 76.9 - 52.1 263,000 174 - 87.8 - 85,000
495 76.3 - 51 253,000 170 - 86.8 - 83,000
477 75.6 - 49.6 243,000 167 - 86 - 81,000
461 74.9 - 48.5 235,000 163 - 85 - 79,000
444 74.2 - 47.1 225,000 156 - 82.9 - 76,000
429 73.4 - 45.7 217,000 149 - 80.8 - 73,000
415 72.8 - 44.5 210,000 143 - 78.7 - 71,000
401 72 - 43.1 202,000 137 - 76.4 - 67,000
388 71.4 - 41.8 195,000 131 - 74 - 65,000
375 70.6 - 40.4 188,000 126 - 72 - 63,000
363 70 - 39.1 182,000 121 - 69.8 - 60,000
352 69.3 - 37.9 176,000 116 - 67.6 - 58,000
341 68.7 - 36.6 170,000 111
Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
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SA
HARDBANDING APPLICATION LOG

16
Hardbanding Manual
and Tuffband® NC
Duraband® NC
Oct 1, 2010
Version 2.0
17 PQR FORM Duraband® NC
and Tuffband® NC
UNIT #__________________LOCATION___________________DATE___________ Version 2.0
Feb. 10, 2011
WELDER’S NAME:_____________________________________________________
INSPECTOR’S NAME:__________________________________________________ Page 39 of 39
TOOL JOINT OD__________TYPE OF WIRE_________________SIZE________
TYPE OF STEEL________________
APPLICATION TYPE
BOX RAISED___BOX SEMI_____BOX FLUSH________________
PIN RAISED____PIN SEMI______PIN FLUSH_________________
18º TAPER_________
PROCESS FCAW___________GMAW__________TYPE FLUX_______________
CURRENT DCEN/straight__________DCEP/ reverse_________________________
AMPERAGE_______________VOLTS_________________
SHIELDING GAS: MIXTURE___________FLOW RATE_________
TORCH SETTINGS: ANGLE_______OFFSET________STICKOUT___________
OSCILLATION: WIDTH_________SPEED___________DWELL______________
ROTATIONAL SPEED_______________Minutes/Seconds per Revolution
PREHEAT TEMPERATURE RANGE_____________________________________

Tool Joint OD Preheat Temperature
(inches) ºF ºC
INTERPASS TEMP. Max Allowed_______________Actual____________________
3-1/8 to 4-3/4 150 to 200 66 to 93
COOL DOWN METHOD________________________________________________
4-3/4 to 5-1/4 200 to 250 93 to 121
5-1/2 to 6-1/4
______________________________________________________________________ 400 to 450 204 to 232
6-3/8 to 6-7/8 450 to 550 232 to 288
NOTES:_______________________________________________________________
7 to 7-3/8 550 to 600 288 to 316
______________________________________________________________________
8 to 8-1/2 650 to 700 343 to 371
______________________________________________________________________
8 to 8-1/2 (W 5” ID) 550 to 600 288 to 316
TYPICAL Duraband® NC Tuffband® NC PARAMETERS

10º TO 17 º
Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gas Shielding GMA
3/4 to 1-1/2”
Shielding Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98% Argon/2% Oxygen (or other
x
(19 to 30mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Argon/Oxygen Mixtures)
Offset Gas Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 to 37 CFH
Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/16” (1.6mm) Duraband® NC
3/4 to 1-1/2” Preheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see table above)
(19 to 30mm)
Electrical Stickout Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . DC - Electrode Positive
Tuffband® NC Amperage . . . 300 - 380 (330 typical)
Duraband® NC Amperage . . 300 - 365 (320 typical)
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 - 33 (30 typical)
Oscillation Speed. . . . . . . . . . . 60 - 100 per minute
Oscillation Width . . . . . . . . . . 3/4 - 1-1/4” (19 - 32mm)
Interpass Temp.. . . . . . . . . . . . 800ºF (427ºC) Max
Post Weld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slow Cool
Adjust weld parameters to achieve best contour.
TIR
0.030”
(0.76 mm)
Not
Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable

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VERSION # DATE SECTION DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES

11.5.2010 1.2 Applicators Responsibility: Added

11.5.2010 1.3 Pipe Owners Responsibility: Added

11.5.2010 4.3.11 Tempil sticks not allowed: Added

11.5.2010 4.6 Changed Voltage and Amperage settings

11.5.2010 4.9.3.1 Final Dimension & Visual Inspection: Clarified

11.5.2010 4.9.5 Surface NDE: Modified for frequency

11.5.2010 7.0 thru 9.0 Section 2 Re-Application Procedures: Added

12.28.2010 10.0 Mild Steel Build Up section added

Robert F. Miller___________________________________________Date Feb 10, 2011

5.0 HARDBANDING LOCATIONS (RECOMMENDED) ........................................16

6.0 REFERENCE PHOTOS ..........................................................................................18

SECTION 2 RE-APPLICATION PROCEDURES ..................................................19

7.0 RE-APPLICATION OVERVIEW ..........................................................................19

9.0 HARDBAND RE-APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR DURABAND® NC

10.0 APPLICATION OF DURABAND® NC OVER A

1.1.1 This manual was developed to provide a technical reference for

1.2 Applicators Responsibility

1.2.1 As an Approved applicator of Tuffband® NC and Duraband® NC there

2.1.3 Studies have shown that tungsten carbide particles contained in

3 APPLICATION TYPES RECOMMENDED FOR

3.1 Application Types

3.1.1. Type A - Recessed 18º and Raised OD

Minimizes Casing Wear

Minimizes Tool Joint Wear

Minimizes Heat Checking

3/4” (19mm) Typical

H = 3/32” (+/-) 1/32”/ 0” H = 3/32” (+/-) 1/32”/ 0”

Flush with 18º Taper (+/-) 0/1/64” (0.4mm)

*Type A - Application Method

* Duraband® NC and Tuffband® NC preferred application for

D = 3/32” (+/-) 1/32”/0” D = 3/32” (+/-) 1/32”/0”

Type B - Application Method

3/4” (19mm) Typical

Flush with 18º Taper (+/-) 0/1/32” (0/0.8mm)

Type C - Application Method

4.1.1.2 The groove manufacturer shall dimensionally inspect the recess

4.1.1.3 An MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection) may be performed on the

4.1.1.4 Thread protectors shall be removed and the connections cleaned

4.2 Welding Parameters

4.2.1 The welding parameters employed for Duraband® NC and Tuffband® NC

4.3 Welding Equipment Requirements

4.3.1 Welding equipment is defined as any equipment associated with the

Tool Joint Dia Approximate Seconds per rev.

4.3.12 Preheating. Welding equipment shall be able to maintain a minimum

4.4 Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

4.4.3 Hardbanding shall be performed in accordance with Welding Procedure

4.4.6 Hardbanding shall be performed only by welders/welding operators who

4.5.1 Welding procedure qualification shall be performed on tubular material Page 11 of 39

4.5.2 Subsequent testing should be performed to verify the application

4.5.3 The hardbanding, after welding, shall be allowed to stand at ambient

HAZ <392 <371 < 40

10º TO 17 º 4-3/4 to 5-1/4 200 to 250 93 to 121

5-1/2 to 6-1/4 400 to 450 204 to 232

3/4 to 1-1/2” 6-3/8 to 6-7/8 450 to 550 232 to 288

Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gas Shielded GMA

* A MINIMUM OF 30 VOLTS IS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE

4.7.2 Qualification of a welder shall be affected when one of the following

4.7.2.2 When there is a specific reason to question his ability to produce

4.8 Renewal Qualification