How long is the service life of wire drawing oil?

Introduction: In the process of metal wire drawing, wire Drawing Oil plays a vital role. It can not only reduce friction and energy consumption, but also improve the quality of wire drawing and extend the life of the mold. However, Wire Drawing Oil will gradually fail during use, so how long is the service life of wire Drawing Oil? This article will take you to understand the life of wire Drawing Oil and its influencing factors.

1. The service life of wire drawing oil

There is no fixed standard for the service life of wire drawing oil. It is affected by many factors, including the type, quality, use conditions, and processing materials of wire drawing oil. Generally speaking, the life of wire drawing oil can range from a few days to several months. The following is a reference service life of wire drawing oil in some common situations:

Water-soluble wire drawing oil: Usually has a short service life of about 1-2 weeks, because water evaporates easily, resulting in changes in oil concentration, which affects the lubrication effect.

Oil-based wire drawing oil: The service life is relatively long, generally about 1-3 months, but the specific life needs to be judged according to the usage.

2. Factors affecting the service life of wire drawing oil

Quality of wire drawing oil: High-quality wire drawing oil contains more stable additives, which can provide longer lubrication and protection, so it has a longer service life.

Processing materials: Different metal materials have different degrees of loss of wire drawing oil. For example, when drawing stainless steel, due to the high hardness of the material, the wear of the wire drawing oil is greater, so the service life will be relatively short.

Processing conditions: The temperature, speed and pressure during the processing process will affect the life of the wire drawing oil. High temperature, high speed and high pressure will accelerate the oxidation and consumption of the wire drawing oil.

Lubrication system: The design of the lubrication system will also affect the life of the wire drawing oil. If the system is reasonably designed and can effectively circulate and filter the oil, the service life of the wire drawing oil will be extended.

Environmental factors: Humidity, dust and other environmental pollutants will also affect the performance of the wire drawing oil and shorten its service life.

3. How to extend the service life of wire drawing oil

Choose the right wire drawing oil: According to the processing materials and equipment requirements, choose the appropriate type and quality of wire drawing oil.

Control processing conditions: Under the premise of ensuring processing quality, appropriately reduce the processing temperature, speed and pressure to reduce the loss of wire drawing oil.

Regular replacement and filtration: Regularly replace the drawing oil, and use the filtration system to remove impurities in the oil and keep the oil clean.

Maintain the lubrication system: Ensure the normal operation of the lubrication system to avoid leakage and oil contamination.

Avoid cross contamination: Do not mix different types of drawing oil to avoid chemical reactions and reduce oil performance.

4. determine whether the drawing oil is invalid

Check the color and transparency of the oil: If the color of the drawing oil becomes darker or turbid, it may be that the impurities in the oil increase and the lubrication performance decreases.

Detect the viscosity of the oil: Changes in viscosity usually mean changes in oil performance, which may be a sign of oil aging or contamination.

Smell the oil: If the drawing oil has a pungent odor, it may be that the oil is oxidized or decomposed and needs to be replaced.

Observe the processing effect: If the surface quality of the metal wire decreases during processing, it may be that the lubrication effect of the drawing oil is weakened.

Five. Summary

The service life of the drawing oil is affected by many factors, and it is impossible to give an exact value. By understanding the factors that affect the life of the drawing oil, we can take corresponding measures to extend its service life, thereby reducing production costs and improving processing efficiency and quality. Correct selection and use of wire drawing oil, regular maintenance and testing are the key to ensuring the best performance of wire drawing oil. Through the above methods, we can better manage wire drawing oil and provide stable lubrication guarantee for metal wire drawing processing.