Description
On wiredrawing operations, die wear affects the overall economics of the process. Without proper lubrication, the frictional forces generated by the process result in excess die wear and reduced productivity. In this paper, the authors present a review of lubrication theory, factors influencing lubricant selection and a review of process controls and maintenance procedures for both oil-based and water-based wiredrawing lubricants. In addition, this paper presents an overview of the new OSHA Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standard and its impact on lubricant formulation.
