Recent additions to Mazak’s line of machining centers targeting oil and gas include the newer Integrex e-670. “It is the anchor machine for the oil service group, because it al- lows them to machine parts for either subsea or land service, with more sophisticated features, on heavier parts,” he said. For example, the e-670HS-II cuts parts to 42" (1067 mm) in diameter, and a maximum machining length of 160" (4064 mm). For smaller components, such as PCD drill bits, Mazak introduced their I- and J-Series Integrex multitasking milling/ turning centers.
Stakes are High The 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill highlighted the inherent
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Measurement and inspection requirements are increasing.
business. If we make a mistake, we can kill somebody,” said Luke Brader, president and CEO of BHI Corp. (Houston, TX). His shop primarily supplies a single OEM oil services supplier, Schlumberger (Houston, TX), which has demanding standards. He compared the measurement, inspection, and documenta-