SOLID LUBRICATION TOOLS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION AND USE

摘要

A solid lubricant tool (24) 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/mm<2> without application of heat to form a unitary conglomerated lubricating element. The powdered solid components and processing are chosen such that the lubricating element has a 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.