SHOP INSPECTION FISHING TOOLS

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SOMMAIRE

1 Scope and Objective............................................................................................................................1

2 Definitions:...........................................................................................................................................2
4 Apparatus:...........................................................................................................................................4
5 Preparation:.........................................................................................................................................4
6 Disassembly:........................................................................................................................................4
7 Stress Relief Features Required:..........................................................................................................4
8 Incidental Components:......................................................................................................................4
9 Visual Connection Inspection:........................................................................................................4
3.29.9.3 Tap Wickers:................................................................................................................................5
10 Dimensional 3 Connection Inspection:..............................................................................................5
11 Blacklight Connection Inspection:.....................................................................................................5
12 Visual/Dimensional Body Inspection:..........................................................................................5
13 Magnetic Particle Body Inspection:...................................................................................................6
14 Verifying Specified Critical Dimensions:............................................................................................6
15 Reassembly:.......................................................................................................................................7
17 Repair of Cracks:................................................................................................................................8
18 Removal of Non-Repairable Cracks:..................................................................................................8
19 Re-inspection of Repaired Cracks:.....................................................................................................9

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1 Scope and Objective

This procedure covers inspection requirements and acceptance criteria for fishing tools. The
inspections outlined in this proce dure are intended to help ensure structural soundness of the fishing
tools. This procedure does not address functionality or wear resistance of the tools. Compared to
most other drill stem components covered by this standard, fishing tools are unique in several
respects.

a. They come in a wide variety of geometric and mechanical configurations.

b. They often incorporate welded-on, pinned-on, or bolted-on subcomponents and parts that
are subject to very high operating stresses.

c. Welded and brazed hard surfaced areas are quite common on fishing tools and
subcomponents.

d. Tools are often developed for specialty applications and are not covered by industry-wide
material or manufacturing standards.

Because of their nature, it is not possible to develop a simple written procedure that will
foresee all configurations and answer all questions that might arise during fishing tool
inspection. However, every effort has been made to make this procedure applicable to the
widest variety of tools, and in most cases, the procedure will adequately address the inspector's
needs. If the instructions are clear, the inspector is required to follow them explicitly.
However, because of the variety and complexity of fishing tools, the inspector may
sometime be faced with an accept/reject decision that is not clearly spelled out by this
procedure. Should this occur, the inspector must advise the customer, giving the particulars
of the situation, and the customer will decide whether or not the tool is acceptable for
use.

2 Definitions:
The following definitions will apply in this procedure.

2.29.2.1 Acceptance criteria:

The specific attributes or flaw severity which, if present, will render a fishing tool unfit for
further use under this standard. Acceptance criteria are tightest in structural base metal and
weld metal, and least tight in hard surfacing metal. Acceptance criteria for non-structural base
metal are intermediate between these two extremes.

2.29.2.2 Customer:
The party on whose behalf the inspection is being conducted. When the fishing tool owner
contracts an inspection company to inspect tools for the tool owner's inventory, the customer
is the tool owner. If the tools are being inspected in anticipation of possible use in a specific
hole or holes, the customer is the company owning the hole(s) in which the tools may be
used.

2.29.2.3 End connections:

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Connections that join a fishing tool to the drill string component(s) immediately above and
below the tool.

2.29.2.4 Incidental components:

Fishing tool components such as springs, washers, bolts, screws, pins, nuls, seals, grapples
and the like, that do not meet one of the definitions under 3.29.2.5, Metals

2.29.2.5 Metals:
Metals in this procedure are classified according to their use in a particular fishing tool. Five
different classifications are recognized.

e. Base Metal (Structural): General Definition: A portion of the tool which, if it fails, could
result in string separation or loss of all or a significant part of a pinned-on or bolted-on
component. Structural base metal specifically encompasses all metal meeting the
following tests:

 All metal located inside a projection of an imaginary cylinder encircling the end
connection or connections (figure 3.29.1). If two end connections on a tool have different
outside diameters, or if the tool has only one end connection and a body outside diameter
that is different from the end connection outside diameter, two imaginary cylinders
shall be projected to establish structural base metal (figure 3.29.2).

 A midbody connection that falls outside the imaginary cylinder(s) described immediately
above

 The pins or bolts that attach pinned-on or bolted-on components to a tool body.

 Portions of a tool or component that lie within two hole diameters of a pin or bolt hole,
excluding hardsurface metal (figure 3.29.3).

 Any other metal which, in the opinion of the inspector, meets the general definition for
structural base metal in 3.29.2.5a above.

f. Base Metal (Non-Structural): General definition: Metal whose failure will not result in
string separation or loss of all or a significant part of a pinned on or bolted-on component.
Non-structural base metal specifically includes all metal meeting the following tests:

 A metallic component that is attached by welding to structural base metal (such as a

blade on a welded-blade stabilizer or mill) but not including weld metal or hardsurface
metal (figure 3.29.2).

 Metal located outside a projection of a cylinder or cylinders encircling the end

connection(s), unless such metal meets the requirements for structural base metal
above (figure 3.29.1).

g. Hardsurface Metal: Metal deposited on base metal by welding or brazing, and intended
for the purpose of improving wear resistance or cutting ability of the fishing tool.

h. Other Metal: Any metal that does not clearly meet one of the definitions for base metal,
weld metal, hardsurface metal or incidental component.

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i. Weld Metal: Metal deposited during a welding process for the purpose of attaching one
component of a tool to another, not including hardsurface metal. Weld metal is primarily
intended to provide structural support between two metallic components, neither of which
is hardsurface metal (figure 3.29.2).

3.29.2.6 Tap Wickers:

Threads cut on fishing taps for the purpose of grasping the object being fished.

3.29.2.7 Strap Welding:

The procedure of welding a strip or strips of metal across a connection to prevent

inadvertent back out.

4 Apparatus:

The following equipment must be available for inspection: Manufacturer’s shop/assembly

manual for the tool being inspected, paint marker, pit depth gage, OD ring gage, drift, a light
capable of illuminating the entire internal surfaces of the tool and its subcomponents, metal
scale, tape measure, and a flat file or disk grinder. The tools referenced in procedures 3.11,
Visual Connection Inspection, 3.14, Dimensional 3 Inspection, 3.15, Blacklight Connection
Inspection, and 3.9, MPI Slip / Upset Inspection are also required.

5 Preparation:

Record the tool serial number and tool description. Reject the tool if no serial number can be
located.

6 Disassembly:
Disassemble the tool and re- move all internal components. All surfaces to be inspected
shall be clean, all traces of thread dope and other foreign matter shall be completely removed
from thread roots.

7 Stress Relief Features Required:

End connections NC38 and larger on the tools so detailed in table 3.1, shall be equipped
with pin stress relief grooves and boreback boxes. Stress relief features are not required on
end connections smaller than NC38.

8 Incidental Components:

Visually inspect incidental components such as springs, washers, nuts, bolts, pins, seals
and the like for wear and damage. If acceptance criteria for wear and damage are given in
this procedure, use those given. If acceptance criteria are not given in this procedure
but are given in the manufacturer's shop/assembly manual, use those cri teria. If
acceptance criteria are found in neither this procedure or the shop/assembly manual, the
inspector shall reject any If incidental subcomponents are identified by pan number or other
descriptive marking, ensure that the part component which, in the inspector's opinion, may
cause impaired tool function because of wear or damage. numbers or descriptive marks
match the requirements outlined in the manufacturer's shop/assembly manual.

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9 Visual Connection Inspection:

3.29.9.1 End Connections - except on washpipe: inspect the end connections in accordance
with procedure 3.11, omitting sections 3.11.3a and 3.11.4a.

3.29.9.2 Mid-Body connections and end connections on washpipe: Inspect these

connections as follows:

a. Seal Surfaces: If the midbody connection forms a pressure seal, the seal surfaces
shall be free of raised metal or protruding corrosion deposits detected visually or by
rubbing a metal scale or fingernail across the surface. Any pitting or interruptions
of the seal surface that are estimated to exceed 1/32 inch in depth or occupy more than
20% of the seal width at any given location are cause for rejection.

b. Threads (excluding tap wickers): Thread surface s shalI be free of pits or other
imperfections that appear to exceed 1/16 inch in depth or 1/8 inch in diameter, that
penetrate below the thread root, or that occupy more than 1-1/2 inches in length along
any thread helix. Raised protrusions may be removed with a hand file or” soft"
(nonmetallic) buffing wheel. Metal removal below the plane of the thread surtace
is prohibited.

3.29.9.3 Tap Wickers:

The wicker area of taps shall have no pulled or stripped threads within the catch area (as specified in
the manufacturer's shop/assembly manual) and out to 2 inches on either side of the catch area. Wickers
shall also be free of pits which appear to exceed 1/16 inch in depth or 1/8 inch in diameter, or which
penetrate below the thread root, or which occupy more than 1-1/2 inches in length along any thread helix

10 Dimensional 3 Connection Inspection:

inspect end connections of all tools (except washpipe end connections) in accordance with procedure
3.14, Dimensional 3 Inspection, using dimensions’ table 3.8 for acceptance. Tools, which will connect
with tools having bit bevel diameters, shall have bevel diameters within the ranges listed in table
3.25.6d.

11 Blacklight Connection Inspection:

Inspect the end connections (including washpipe end connections) and midbody connections in
accordance with Procedure 3.15, Blacklight Connection Inspection.

12 Visual/Dimensional Body Inspection:

3.29.12.1 Cuts, gouges and similar flaws except on wash pipe:

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Refer to the m manufacturer’s shop/asse mbl y m anu al to determine the manufacturer's

recommended limits for cuts, gouges and similar flaws. Examine the outside surfaces of the tool case,
arms, rollers, cutters, pins, and other components for mechanical damage. A cut, gouge or similar
flaw
on structural base metal surfaces shall be cause for rejection of a component if the flaw:

a. Is deeper than 15% of the adjacent wall thickness for tubular components such as tool
bodies.

b. Is deeper than 15% of the component thickness for solid components such as cutter
arms. Thickness of a solid component is defined as the smallest distance between
opposite surfaces, measured at the thinnest point (see figure 3.29.4 for examples).

c. Is greater than 0.25 inches in depth for odd- shaped components such as rollers.

d. Exceeds the limits given in the manufacturer's shop/assembly manual for the tool in
question

In cases where the flaw size exceeds the limits in

a. through c. above, but does not exceed the specific limits allowed in the manufacturer's shop/ assembly
manual, or no flaw size limitation is listed in the manufacturer's shop/assembly m anu al, the
manufactur er's engineering department may further evaluate and accept the flawed component,
provided it does so in writing with reference to the specific flaw(s) in question. It the manufacturer's
engineering department evaluates and accepts the flaw in writing, the tool shall be accepted, and the
written acceptance shall become pan of the inspection report to the customer. Otherwise, the part must
be rejected.

3.29.12.2 Cuts, gouges and similar flaws on wash pipe:

Body visual acceptance criteria for wash pipe is listed in table 3.2.

3.29.12.3 Neck length on bottleneck fishing subs:

Bottleneck crossover subs used exclusively for fishing shall have a minimum fishing neck
length of 10 inches, measured from shoulder bevel to taper, and a minimum long space of 7
inches (see figure 3.29.5). This requirement applies only to bottleneck crossover subs, since some
fishing tools are designed with shorter fishing necks and tong space. Subs which will be used
exclusively for rotary drilling shall meet the requirements of Procedure 3.25.

3.29.12.4 Strap welding:

Tools that show evidence of having been strap welded shall be rejected unless this requirement
is waived by the customer.

13 Magnetic Particle Body Inspection:

Inspect the ferromagnetic outside surfaces of tools and components including weld

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areas, pins and arms, in accordance with procedure 3.9, MPI Slip/Upset Inspec- tion.
The inspection should be performed with an AC yoke for magnetizing and shall be done
twice, with the second field oriented perpendicular to the first. Non- ferromagnetic
outside surfaces shall be inspected in accordance with Procedure 3.17, Liquid
Penetrant Inspection. Cracks shall be evaluated in accordance with paragraph
3.29.15.

Surfaces that cannot practically be magnetized with an AC yoke shall be inspected using a residual
magnetic field applied in accordance with Procedure 3.30, Residual Magnetic Particle Inspection Method.

14 Verifying Specified Critical Dimensions:

The customer may have specific tool dimensions which are critical for the anticipated
operation. These might include maximum outside diameter, minimum inside diameter, or
other dimension. If so, the customer shall provide a list of tools and their respective
critical dimensions and tolerances to the inspector for verification. Unless so notified,
the inspector is not required to verily any dimensions other than those listed else-
where in this procedure. If so notified, the inspector shall measure these
dimensions as follows:

3.29.14.1Outside Diameter (OD):

a. The OD of tools which have GyIindrical machined surfaces shall be measured

with spring calipers and a steel rule. At least two measurements shall be taken at
90 degrees
+ 10 degrees’ intervals, with the largest OD reported. Unless specified otherwise
by the customer, the OD shall be the nominal tool OD +1/32 inch, -1/8 inch

b. For tools whose OD's are not cylindrical machined surfaces, such as stabilizers
and mills, or tools with expandable arms or cutters, the OD shall be measured using
ring gages. It the tool has arms or cutters, the arms or cutters shall be fully
extended during measurement. Unless specified otherwise by the customer, the
ring gage diameter shall be the nominal OD +0, -1/32 inch. The gage shall pass
smoothly over arms or cutters. Gaps between the gage and arms/cutters shall not
exceed 1/16 inch.

3.29.14.2 Inside Diameter (ID):

The ID of tools shall be verified by passing a drift mandrel through the length of the tool. Unless
specified otherwise by the customer, the drift mandrel shall have a minimum length of 18 inches
and a diameter equal to the required minimum tool ID -0, +1/32 inch. /'Vofe. Unless olhem’yse
specified by the customer; the required minimum loo//D sha//be lhe outside diameter of the
/arpesl device /o be run throuph fhe //shinp look

3.29.14.3 Length:
Unless specified otherwise by the customer, critical Length s shall be measured parallel to the
axis of the tool. Specified critical lengths up to 12 inches shall be measured using a steel rule.
Lengths greater than 12 inches shall be measured with a steel tape. Unless specified of her
wise by the customer, the tolerances on critical lengths shall be! 1/16 inch for lengths less
than or equal to 12 inches, and + 1/8 inch for lengths greater than 12 inches

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15 Reassembly:

Reassemble and function test the tool in accordance with the manufacturer’s shop/ assembly
manual.

16 Acceptance Criteria for Cracks and Crack- like Indications:

3.29.16.1 Hardsurfaced metal:

Crack indications are acceptable in hardsurface metal provided that crack width is no greater
than 3/32 inch, and crack length does not exceed 0.25 inches or 10% of the hardsurtaced
metal length, whichever is greate

3.29.16.2Non-Structural Base Metal except in cutter knives:

Crack indications in non-structural base metal are limited to those that originate in
hardsurfaced regions and have a major dimension no more than 0.25 inches.

3.29.16.3 Non-Structural Base Metal

in cutter knives: Cracks in non-structural base metal in cutter knives must originate in
hardsurface metal and may not be longer or deeper than 0.5 inches or 25% of the non-structural
base metal thickness measured parallel to the crack. When measuring depth, measure from the
outer surface of the hardsurface metal to the tip of the crack. If the hardsurface metal outer
surface is irregular, measure from the point that will yield the largest crack.

3.29.16.4 Structural base metal:

All cracks in structural base metal are cause for rejection except cracks originating from water
courses in mills. Cracks originating from water courses in mills are acceptable up to a
maximum crack length 0.5 inches, measured on its longest dimension.

3.29.16.5 Weld metal, other metal and incidental components:

Cracks are not permitted in weld metal, other metal and incidental components.

3.29.16.6 Indeterminate metal:

If the location of a crack is relevant to the acceptance or rejection of a component, but the
type of metal surrounding the crack is in question, the inspector shall use the acceptance criteria
for the more stringent location.

3.29.16.7 Reference photographs.

To assist the inspector, figures 3.29.6 through 3.29.17 show examples of acceptable and
rejectable conditions.

17 Repair of Cracks:

Except for the exclusions below, cracks and crack-like indications which are cause for

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rejection may be repaired by welding pro- vided that they are repaired in accordance with the
tool owner’s written weld procedure specification (WPS). These procedures and supporting
documents such as procedure qualification reports (PQR) and welder qualification records
shall be made available to the customer or his representative upon request. Cracks that may
not be repaired by welding include:

3.29.17.1 Any fatigue crack or any crack in base metal that does not originate in either weld
metal or hardsurface metal.

3.29.17.2 A crack in structural base metal that is within two diameters of a pin or bolt
hole.

18 Removal of Non-Repairable Cracks:

Cracks or crack-like indications that fall within 1he exclusions above are not repairable by welding. If
practical, these cracks may be removed by cropping and the cropped end re machined to a usable state.
Grinding Io remove these defects is not allowed.

19 Re-inspection of Repaired Cracks:

After repair or removal of rejectable cracks and crack-like indications, the repaired part must be
reinspected to verify the defect is no longer present.

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