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System for suspending and applying solid lubricants to tools or work pieces

US5099667A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 1990
Grant dateMar 31, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16N15/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for preparing and applying a lubricant suspension containing graphite to tools or workpieces used in the thermal deformation of metals. The system includes a suspending device and an application device. A device for suspending solid lubricants, especially graphite-containing solid lubricants, in a carrier liquid, especially water. The essential element of the device is a ring nozzle downstream from which is a dispersing unit. A device for applying lubricant suspensions containing graphite to tools or workpieces in the thermal deformation of metals. The device has a suitable distributor which comprises one or more spray units.

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