Description
The majority of wiredrawing lubricant problems are related to an instability in the lubricant emulsion. Causes of instability and effects of unstable lubricant emulsions are listed. Solution properties which affect stability are discussed; these include temperature effects, water effects, and various solution parameters (amount of solution, number and type of machines, starting and finishing sizes, copper surface created, speed, temperature control, dirt and sludge removal, and solution turnover rate).
