Solid lubrication tools and methods for their production and use

摘要

A solid lubricant tool for applying solid lubricant to the surface of a component is produced by compressing a mixture of powdered solid components under a pressure of at least about 30 kg/mm2 without application of heat to form unitary conglomerated lubricating element. The powdered solid components and processing are chosen such that the lubricating element has hardness as measured according to the Brinell scale (HB) of less than about 20. Preferred compositions include between about 5% and about 10% powdered graphite, and at least about 10% powdered tin, by weight. The tools may be used interchangeably with machining tools in standard machining equipment.