摘要 |
In one embodiment, there is disclosed a method of expanding tubing comprising providing an assembly 40 comprising a section of expandable tubing ( 42 ) and an expansion device in the form of an expansion mandrel ( 44 ) located at least partially externally of the tubing ( 42 ), running the assembly ( 40 ) into a bore, translating the expansion mandrel ( 44 ) relative to the tubing ( 42 ) to expand an end section of the tubing ( 42 ), and further translating the expansion mandrel ( 44 ) relative to the tubing ( 42 ) to expand a further section of the tubing ( 42 ).
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