摘要 |
The present invention generally relates to methods and apparatus for connecting tubulars and reforming the connection between the tubulars. In on e aspect of the invention, the tubulars are aligned, connected, and then reformed at the connection. In one embodiment, the reforming is accomplished by removing material from the tubular connection. Preferably, a broach is used to remove the material. In another embodiment, a reforming member operatively connected to a telescopin g tubular is inserted into the tubulars.
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