Forging lubricants types are mentioned below.
- Mineral Oils: These oils are commonly used due to their cost-effectiveness and availability. It provide good lubrication but will not perform well at high temperatures.
- Synthetic Oils: These oils are designed to perform in superior performance, especially in extreme conditions. They provide better lubrication, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance.
- Vegetable Oils: These oils are biodegradable and environmentally friendly options derived from natural sources.
Additives: Various additives enhance the performance of forging lubricants:
- Anti-wear agents
- Extreme Pressure (EP) Additives
- Anti-Corrosion
Properties of Forging Lubricant Oil
- Viscosity
- Thermal Stability
- Kinematic Viscosity
- Oxidation Resistance
- Lubrication Properties
Application:
- Hot and Cold Forging
- Die Casting
- Metal Forming
- Other Manufacturing Machining Process
Forging lubricants are essential for the efficient and effective operation of forging processes with enhancing performance and ensuring product quality. Selecting the right and appropriate forging lubricant is important for any forging operation can significantly impact the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of manufacturing processes.