Solid Film Lubricated Cutting Tools

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Abstract:

The effect of solid film lubricants on tool life was investigated under the Navy Manufacturing Technology MT Program. Various solid lubricant formulations were evaluated in tapping and drilling operations on a laboratory device designed to measure the tapping efficiency of cutting fluids. The metallurgy of the workpieces studied included AlSi 1020 and 4130 steels, 7075-T6 aluminum, 17-4 PH stainless steel, L-605 cobalt base alloy and Ti-6Al-4V alloy. The solid film lubricant was applied to high speed steel taps and drills and evaluated by measuring the torque developed or the number of holes the cutting tool could produce. Base line studies on uncoated cutting tools with and without the use of cutting fluid were also performed. Under the experimental conditions of this program no substantial benefit could be achieved.

Author(s):
Conte, Alfeo A., Jr. ; Novielli, Vincent
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTER PA AIRCRAFT AND CREW SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0051

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NADC-79249-60
Monitor Series:
NAVAIR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CUTTING FLUIDS, *CUTTING TOOLS, *LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE), *SOLID FILM LUBRICANTS, ALUMINUM ALLOYS, COBALT ALLOYS, DRILLING, FRICTION, STAINLESS STEEL, STEEL, TITANIUM ALLOYS, WEAR, WEAR RESISTANCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids, Machinery and Tools
Keyword(s):
Steel 1020, Steel 4130, Aluminum alloy 7075 T6, Steel 17 4 PH, Cobalt alloy L 605, Titanium alloy 6Al 4V, LPN A520 0014 9520 000 01
Report Date:
1980 Jan 15