Development of Technology for Production of Magneto-sensitive Element of Fluxgate Inclinometer

The main problem of the underground navigation is to determine the spatial position of the wellbore and to adjust its trajectory. Fluxgate inclinometers can be used to solve this problem. The principle of functioning of fluxgate inclinometer, used for estimation the position of drilling tool during geological exploration, is described. The paper presents results of the technology development for production of magneto-sensitive element of fluxgate inclinometer. Developed technology using for material processing is based on laser cutting of magneto-sensitive amorphous foil in different gas environments. Magnetic properties of material are estimated by means of magnetic force microscopy.