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Lubricant-free deep drawing using CO2 and N2 as volatile media injected through laser-drilled microholes

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MATEC Web of Conferences, 190 (9): 14007 (September 2018)
DOI: 10.1051/matecconf/201819014007

Abstract

Most metal forming processes use lubricants based on mineral oils as an intermediate medium to reduce friction and wear. To avoid the well-known drawbacks of oil lubrication, a novel and environment friendly lubrication system for deep-drawing processes was demonstrated at the University of Stuttgart. Liquid carbon dioxide and gaseous nitrogen are being used as volatile lubrication during the deep-drawing process, locally injected at high pressure through laser-drilled microholes. This new tribological system provides a significantly enlarged working range and at least 15% larger drawing depths compared to conventional oil lubrication.

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