Fusion X Treatment
Reduces
Abrasion
Erosion
Coefficient of Friction
Maintenance
Next-Generation Boronized Treatment

Engineered to last. Proven to outperform. Competitively priced.

Fusion X treatment is a precision-diffused boron treatment that transforms the steel itself — delivering up to 30× the wear resistance of conventional J55 tubing in independent ASTM G65 testing, across J55, N80, L80, and P110. Our high-volume approach and material expertise let us deliver superior boronized treatment at a fraction of competitor cost, without compromise on quality.

1,200 – 1,400 HV
Surface Hardness
120 – 500 μm
Layer Thickness
0×Run Life
vs. Non-treated Metal
01 · About Us

Engineered to last.

Delivering next-generation Solid Boronized Treatment for improved resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and erosion — extending service life across Oil & Gas.

  • Founded in 2020 by corporation umbrella
  • 6+ years of intensive research & development
  • Treatment capacity: up to 160,000 joints / year
01 · ENGINEERING ACCESS
Reach the team that built it
Send us a question and a metallurgist or process engineer responds. We review string design, run conditions, and grade selection with you before a single joint ships.
02 · DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Technical guidance through run-in
For first deployments and high-stakes installations, our technical team is available to support the operator's crew — pre-job design review, baseline documentation, and run-in consultation, on a case-by-case basis.
03 · DATA-BACKED SUPPORT
Six years of R&D.
Every Fusion X string in service feeds back into our process database. When you reach out about your application, you're not getting an opinion — you're getting six years of metallurgical data sorted by well type, fluid chemistry, and load profile.
Fusion X treated tubing joints stacked and ready for deployment
PARTNERSHIP · MULTI-WELL DEPLOYMENT

"Engineered to last" only means something when there's a team standing behind it.

02 · The Science

A dual-layer shield,
Embedded into the steel itself.

Boronized treatment is a chemical diffusion process. Active boron atoms penetrate the substrate at precisely controlled temperatures, forming two distinct layers — each engineered for a specific job.

SEM cross-section of Fusion X boron treatment showing dual-layer structure
100 μm
  • 01
    Surface Layer · FeB
    Extreme surface hardness — ≥1,400 HV. Boron's hardness is second only to diamond. Delivers wear resistance, corrosion protection, and a lower coefficient of friction — reducing rod-on-tubing drag.
  • 02
    Inner Layer · Fe₂B
    High-density boron teeth engineered for toughness and exceptional bonding force. Superior bonding force to the base metal that absorbs mechanical energy and impacts.
  • 03
    Sub-layer · Steel
    Unique heat treatment process gives sub-layer microstructure with small grain size, equiaxed pearlite, and ferrite — delivering improved mechanical properties.

Why we are different.

Process Context

Conventional boronizing focuses on maximizing Iron Boride 2 (Fe₂B) thickness for wear resistance, but often results in a very hard, very thick, and brittle layer prone to cracking. STT Fusion X Boron Treatment was developed to solve this — delivering a fundamentally different layer architecture with superior long-term performance.

Three Unique Advantages
01
High-Density Uniform Boron Teeth
Forms high-density but uniformly sharp Boron Teeth — delivering excellent boron layer toughness and exceptional bonding force to the base material.
02
Dual Boron Layer Control
Controls dual boron layers — an Iron Boride (FeB) surface layer with extreme hardness for wear and corrosion resistance, and an Fe₂B inner layer with high hardness for wear resistance.
03
Grain Refinement & Metallographic Structure
Refines grain size and improves metallographic structure for greater mechanical performance and greater corrosion resistance.
SEM · CROSS-SECTIONS · ADDITIONAL GRADES
SEM cross-section of Fusion X treatment on J55 grade
J55
Avg. 388.25 μm
SEM cross-section of Fusion X treatment on N80 grade
N80
Avg. 258.40 μm
SEM cross-section of Fusion X treatment on L80-13Cr grade
L80-13Cr
Avg. 244.85 μm
SEM cross-section of Fusion X treatment on P110 grade
P110
Avg. 336.96 μm
SEM cross-section of Fusion X treatment on AISI 4130 grade
AISI 4130
Avg. 365.14 μm
SEM cross-section of Fusion X treatment on S135 grade
S135
Avg. 400 μm

Fusion X Boron Treatment combines both Superior Boron Layer Hardness and Toughness — allowing the layer to deform under external mechanical forces and reduce the formation of micro-cracks, effectively absorbing mechanical energy and reducing crack propagation, significantly improving resistance to long-term wear and corrosion.

03 · Product Lineup

Three grades.
One proven process.

Every Fusion X treatment is built on the same precision-controlled boronization process — the difference is layer thickness, hardness, and intended application.

GRADE · 01
B2X
Tier One
High abrasion with moderate corrosion exposure — for tubing and casing applications.
  • G65 Cycles≥ 10
  • Thickness≥ 120μm
  • Hardness≥ 1,200HV
Recommended for ID wear with possible OD corrosion applications.
GRADE · 02
B3X
Tier Two
Severe abrasion paired with high corrosion — our most versatile grade, for tubing and casing.
  • G65 Cycles≥ 13
  • Thickness≥ 140μm
  • Hardness≥ 1,300HV
Engineered for severe downhole abrasion with corrosive fluid exposure.
GRADE · 03
B4X
Tier Three
Extreme abrasion with high corrosion — our flagship grade, purpose-built for the most demanding applications.
  • G65 Cycles≥ 19
  • Thickness≥ 180μm
  • Hardness≥ 1,400HV
For the most extreme downhole environments — the pinnacle of our boron treatment range.
Applicable for carbon steel and alloy steels across all API grades — J55, N80, L80, and P110.
04 · Verified Performance

Low Wear Rate.
Low Coefficient of Friction.
Extended Service Life.

ASTM G65-16 Procedure B is the industry-standard abrasion test — dry river sand, a rubber wheel, and 130 N of side force across 2,000 revolutions per cycle. Here is how Fusion X B2X, B3X, and B4X perform against conventional J55.

Mass Loss vs. Cycles · ASTM G65
360+ Samples · 9,000+ Test Points
MASS LOSS 0.00 g 0.50 g 1.00 g 1.50 g 2.00 g 2.50 g 3.00 g 3.50 g 4.00 g 0 5 10 15 20 25 CYCLES · 1 CYCLE = 1,436M WEAR DISTANCE J55 B2X B3X B4X
Fusion X · B4X
Fusion X · B3X
Fusion X · B2X
Conventional J55

Fusion X Treatment delivers ultra-low sliding friction (~0.2 CoF), minimizing torque, heat generation, and mechanical drag — resulting in longer equipment life, improved operational efficiency, and reduced failure risk.

  • Reduces energy usage for production — less energy is wasted overcoming friction loss.
  • More than 2× reduction in sucker rod and coupling wear through ultra-low friction Fusion X finish.
  • Lower risk of galling and scoring from reduced metal-to-metal contact severity.
Friction Coefficient vs. Time · 1 Hour Integrated Test
FRICTION COEFFICIENT 0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 TIME (MINUTES) IPC S135 B2X
Fusion X Treatment (B2X)
Phenolic Epoxy Paint (IPC)
S135 Original
05 · In Motion

Solving tubing wear
in Artificial Lift systems.

Fusion X is an advanced technology within a range of offerings provided by Source Group to combat tubing wear in artificial lift systems and improve operational reliability.

01:47 · HD Example model: 1,200m PCP well
07 · Applications

Built for tubing.

Fusion X Boron Treatment is engineered for production tubing across the full range of API grades — delivering superior ID wear resistance, OD corrosion protection, and enhanced thread performance in a single treatment.

01 · TUBING · FUSION X BORON TREATMENT
Production Tubing
Recommended for ID wear with possible OD corrosion applications — ideal for rod-pumped, ESP, and PCP wells across Western Canada.
  • Grades J55 N80 L80 P110
  • Sizes2⅜″ · 2⅞″ · 3½″ · 4″ · 4½″ · 5″ · 5½″
  • LengthsRange 1 · Range 2 · Pup Joints
  • Treatment coverageID + OD + Thread
TREATMENT BENEFITS
  • Superior abrasion and erosion resistance along the ID surface
  • Improved corrosion resistance against H₂S, CO₂, and produced fluids
  • Improved mechanical properties — no reduction in base steel tensile or yield strength
  • Enhanced thread performance — boronized thread flanks resist galling and seizure
  • Lower coefficient of friction — the FeB surface reduces rod-on-tubing drag, cutting energy consumption, lowering torque-and-drag in deviated wells, and extending rod and pump runtime
ID + OD + Thread · Full-surface boronization
06 · Economics

Superior treatment.
Less cost.

Our proprietary treatment process improves product performance, unlocks new market applications, and lowers manufacturing cost.

Why Fusion X costs less.

Our novel treatment process reduces the energy and time required per joint, our infrastructure is built for scale with capacity of up to 160,000 joints per year, and our high-volume efficiency drives every cost lever — from material procurement to furnace utilization.

The result: superior boronized treatment at a fraction of competitor cost — without compromise on quality.

Model Your Savings

Adjust the inputs below to project the economic impact of Fusion X on your operation.

Parameters
Number of wells 1
Workover cost per event $60,000
Current run-time between workovers 3 mo
Severe / highly corrosive conditions
Oil price (WTI) $66 / barrel
Avg production per well 20 barrels/day
Workover downtime 5 days
Projected Lifetime Savings
B2X · 6×
B3X · 9×
B4X · 12×
Net Lifetime Savings Workover + opportunity − treatment
$0
$0
$0
Fusion X Runtime Between workovers
— mo
— mo
— mo
Workover Savings Avoided events × cost/event
$0
$0
$0
Recovered Production Revenue Opportunity cost of unproduced oil
$0
$0
$0
Savings modelled over the lifetime of one Fusion X string versus conventional tubing replaced at the same interval. Multipliers derived from ASTM G65 Procedure B run-life testing (B2X 6× · B3X 9× · B4X 12×). Actual results vary with well conditions, fluid chemistry, and operational factors — contact us for a custom engineering analysis.
08 · Let's Talk

Request a quote.

Share a little about your application and our technical team will follow up with a detailed proposal, typically within one business day.

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