Downhole Tool Lifecycle
Evidence-First QA Documentation for the Downhole Tool Lifecycle
Digital Chain of Custody (Black Box)
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Consistent reporting across every location
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Faster refurbishment decisions
Who This Is For
QA/QC managers, shop supervisors, field engineers, and
operations leaders at companies that manufacture, rent,
and service downhole drilling tools – including drilling
motors, rotary steerables, MWD tools, and BHA
components – and need reliable lifecycle documentation
from build through field deployment, return inspection,
and refurbishment.
The Operational Reality
Multi-site coordination is fragile:
Tools cycle between manufacturing, field yards, and service shops across states and provinces. Inspection data lives in silos - paper forms, phone photos, email threads, spreadsheets.
Post-run inspections drive refurb decisions
When a motor returns from a tough run, condition documentation determines repair, refurbish, or scrap - but that evidence is often incomplete or delayed.
API and OSHA compliance demands proof:
Auditors don't ask "did you inspect?" — they ask "can you prove it?" Timestamped, traceable records are mandatory under API RP 7G-2, API Q2, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
Inspectors spend more time reporting than inspecting:
Manual report compilation, duplicate data entry, and emailed photos consume half or more of productive time.
The 3 Lanes
What Iq3 Is
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Checklist + Auto-Generated Reports |
Video + Checklist Overlay |
Remote Video Inspection (RVI) |
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Use for: Motor teardown inspections, dimensional checks, post-run evaluations, receiving QA, safety audits, daily shift logs |
Use for: Rotor/stator condition documentation, prerefurbishment evidence, wear charge justification, returned tool intake |
Use for: Remote expert review of returned tools, crosslocation QA decisions, customer-facing inspections, field troubleshooting |
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How: Structured checklists with pass/fail markers, photo attachments at item level, notes – auto-generates PDF reports |
How: Continuous video with checklist items completed during capture (overlay) — timestamped and bookmarked |
How: SMS/email invite → browserbased (no app install) → live video stream with real-time bookmarks and multi-party conferencing |
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Why: Consistent documentation across every location; no manual report compilation |
Why: Defensible “what it looked like at the time” record for disputes, warranty claims, and customer deliverables |
Why: Senior engineers in HQ direct inspections at any field yard without travel – compresses decision timelines from days to minutes |
Document Handling
Word/Excel ingestion
Inspectors can add typed text and embed photos directly into existing Word/Excel documents (preserves current deliverable format)
PDF digitization
PDFs can be digitized in the MMS with structured entry fields, checkboxes, and radio buttons
Offline-first capture
Built for shop and field environments - capture offline, sync when returning to connectivity
What This Provides Day-to-Day
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Digital Chain of Custody for every tool in your fleet
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Auto-generated standardized reports (Lane 1)
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Condition evidence that stands up to customer scrutiny (Lane 2)
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Remote expert decisions without travel (Lane 3)
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Pass/Fail color-coded status at a glance across all inspections
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Searchable records by Asset ID for full tool lifecycle traceability
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Fits Alongside Existing Systems
IQ3 does not replace your ERP, maintenance
management, or drilling data systems – and it does not
require integrations to provide value.
IQ3 runs in parallel as the field evidence and
documentation layer, producing standardized, timestamped inspection records that can be referenced
when assembling customer deliverables, responding to
audit questions, or making refurb/scrap decisions.
When you do want tighter alignment
IQ3 provides APIs and an SDK for integration.
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Your Data Is Safe With IQ3
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Advanced encryption protects every inspection
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Secure storage in Tier-4 monitored data centers
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Track every viewer and every change made
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Automatic backups protect against data loss
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We Guarantee a 300% ROI
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Or the software and installation fees are free
Key Use Cases for This Vertical
Post-Run Tool Inspection
Document rotor/stator condition, bearing wear, and housing integrity the moment a tool returns from the field. Timestamped video + checklist creates a defensible record for refurb vs. scrap decisions.
Multi-Location QA Standardization
Same inspection template across Midland, OKC, Denver, and Calgary. Auto-generated reports ensure Conroe sees the same documentation standard from every yard.
Shipping & Receiving Verification
Record outbound tool condition before shipping and inbound condition on receipt. If a customer receives equipment not in good order, conduct an RVI event to document the claim and eliminate disputes.
Remote Expert Inspection via RVI
Senior engineers at HQ guide field technicians through complex inspections in real time - no travel, no app install, no delays. Bring in multiple participants from any location.