摘要 |
A filler wire (140, 140A, 140C) (consumable) for depositing self-lubricating materials in a system (100, 1400) for any of brazing, cladding, building up, filling, hard-facing overlaying, welding, and joining applications. The filler wire (140, 140A, 140C) is composed of a base filler material (141 ) consistent with commonly known compositions. For example, the base filler material (141 ) can comprise standard materials used in many standard mild steel wires (140, 140A, 140C). In addition to the base filler materials (141), the consumable (140, 140A, 140C) includes self-lubricating materials. The self-lubricating materials include at least one of graphite particles (142) and graphite powder (143), and can include other self-lubricating materials. |