Slip assembly for a downhole tool
A downhole tool for engaging a downhole tubular includes a slip assembly. The slip assembly may include a slip body; a slip insert disposed in the slip body, the slip insert comprising a dissolvable metal alloy; and a plurality of gripping elements coupled to the slip insert, the gripping element configured to engage the downhole tubular.
1. A downhole tool for engaging a downhole tubular, comprising:
a slip assembly having:
a slip body;
a slip insert disposed in a pocket of the slip body, the slip insert comprising a dissolvable metal alloy; and
a plurality of gripping elements disposed in a respective cavity of the slip insert, the gripping element configured to engage the downhole tubular.
2. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the slip body is formed using an injection molded process.
3. The tool of claim 2 , wherein the slip body comprises a unitary tubular body.
4. The tool of claim 3 , further comprising a slot formed in the slip body.
5. The tool of claim 2 , further comprising a sealing member configured to engage the downhole tubular.
6. The tool of claim 5 , wherein the sealing member comprises a sealing ring disposed on an outer surface of the slip body.
7. The tool of claim 5 , wherein the sealing member comprises a protrusion formed on an outer surface of the slip body.
8. The tool of claim 7 , wherein the slip assembly includes a plurality of slip segments and wherein each of the slip segments includes the slip body.
9. The tool of claim 8 , further comprising a seal assembly having a plurality of seal segments.
10. The tool of claim 9 , wherein the protrusion formed on the plurality of seal segments is configured to form a sealing ring with the protrusion of the slip segment.
11. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of gripping elements comprise a plurality of buttons.
12. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the pocket extends through a depth of the slip body.
13. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the slip insert includes teeth formed on an interior surface.
14. The tool of claim 2 , wherein the slip assembly includes a plurality of slip segments and wherein each of the slip segments includes the slip body.
15. The tool of claim 14 , further comprising a band for retaining the plurality of slip segments.
16. A downhole tool for engaging a downhole tubular, comprising:
a cone having an inclined surface;
a slip assembly configured to ride along the inclined surface, the slip assembly having:
an injection molded slip body comprising a dissolvable polymer;
a slip insert disposed in the slip body, the slip insert comprising a dissolvable metal alloy; and
a plurality of gripping elements coupled to the slip insert, the gripping elements configured to engage the downhole tubular.
17. The tool of claim 16 , wherein the slip insert includes a plurality of cavities for housing a respective gripping element.
18. The tool of claim 17 , wherein the slip insert is disposed in a pocket of the slip body.
19. A downhole tool for engaging a downhole tubular, comprising:
a slip assembly having a plurality of slip segments, each slip segment including:
a slip body;
a slip insert disposed in the slip body, the slip insert comprising a dissolvable metal alloy;
a plurality of gripping elements coupled to the slip insert, the gripping element configured to engage the downhole tubular; and
a protrusion formed on an outer surface of the slip body; and
a seal assembly having a plurality of seal segments.
20. The tool of claim 19 , wherein a protrusion formed on the plurality of seal segments is configured to form a sealing ring with the protrusion of the slip segment.