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Title: Forging processes: Lubrication. January 1970-January 1990 (A Bibliography from the COMPENDEX data base). Report for January 1970-January 1990

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6755441

This bibliography contains citations concerning lubricants used in the forging industries to reduce tool wear and help prevent buildup formation on tools. Methods developed to select and evaluate forging lubricants for both safety and effectiveness are described. Low-pollution level, water-based synthetic lubricants, and non-corrosive, graphite-free lubricants are described. Mathematical modelling and finite element analyses used to determine lubricant dosage and distribution are included. (Contains 189 citations fully indexed and including a title list.)

Research Organization:
National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA (USA)
OSTI ID:
6755441
Report Number(s):
PB-90-869504/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English