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3D Metrology Services – Energy – Proppant Embedment Inspection

Intelligent Solutions for Proppant Embedment Inspection

Our team at EDM Intelligent Solutions utilizes unique 3D Metrology equipment to quickly and accurately measure components with intricate geometry of all shapes and sizes. With our 3D Metrology Services, we are able to offer our customers in-depth, non-contact, and non-destructive measurements of almost any shape, size, and form. 

Capturing the surface and creating a 3D dataset of proppant embedment samples allows us to examine specific locations for surface texture and bearing area curve parameters. This approach is essential for analyzing the behavior of proppants when injected into rock during hydraulic fracturing for the oil drilling industry.

The surface area texture and bearing area curve inspection and 3D measurements of this component were completed using our MVi5 3D Metrology Center. 

 

Application Details

  • Component – Proppant Embedment Sample
  • Material – Shale
  • Metrology Services
    • Surface Area Texture
    • Bearing Area Curve

Localized Areas for Inspection

A color-coded map displays surface topography with 10 numbered points of interest, likely indicating measurements or features on an object. The color gradient from yellow to orange to red suggests varying surface heights or properties.

 

Location 4 Height Map

This image displays a topographical map of a surface, with colors representing height variations in micrometers (µm). The central area exhibits a cluster of elevated regions, indicated by vibrant pink and red hues, reaching heights up to approximately 20 µm. Surrounding this central peak are areas of lower elevation, depicted in shades of green and blue, with some regions dipping below 0 µm, as shown by the purple and dark blue colors.

 

Location 4 Bearing Area Curve

This graph displays a bearing area curve, also known as a material ratio curve, which is a common tool in surface metrology. The x-axis represents the bearing area percentage (BA(x)), ranging from 0% to 100%. The y-axis represents the depth (z) in micrometers (µm), with values ranging from approximately -15 µm to +20 µm. The shaded blue area under the curve illustrates the proportion of the surface that is

 

COMPETITIVE 3D METROLOGY, MEASUREMENT, AND INSPECTION SERVICES

Intelligent solutions to manufacturing and measurement challenges are what we do. Over the past 25 years, we’ve completed thousands of measurement and metrology projects. What differentiates EDM Intelligent Solutions 3D Metrology services from the competition is our unique understanding of each manufacturing process.

The EDMIS metrology technicians and applications engineers support their colleagues in our tight tolerance CNC machine shop that produces ultra-precision components for customers every day. Harnessing this unique relationship with manufacturing, our metrology team has the experience needed to fully assist our customers leverage the measurements taken of their components to improve their manufacturing processes.

We are confident that we can measure your most challenging components and work with you to fully understand what those measurements tell you about them. To learn more about how EDMIS can help you, contact our metrology team with your request for quote.

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