Types and characteristics of wire drawing oil

Introduction: In the metal wire drawing industry, wire Drawing Oil is an indispensable auxiliary material. It can effectively reduce the friction between the metal wire and the die, reduce wear, and improve the quality and production efficiency of wire drawing. With the continuous development of technology, the types of Wire Drawing Oil are becoming more and more abundant, and each wire Drawing Oil has its unique characteristics and scope of application. This article will introduce several common types of wire drawing oil and their characteristics in detail to help you better choose products that suit your production needs.

1. Classification of wire drawing oil

Drawing oil can be divided into the following types according to its chemical composition and use:

Oily wire drawing oil

Water-soluble wire drawing oil

Emulsified wire drawing oil

Semi-synthetic wire drawing oil

Fully synthetic wire drawing oil

2. Characteristics of various wire drawing oils

Oily wire drawing oil

Features:

Good lubrication performance, can effectively reduce die wear and improve the finish of metal wire.

Strong anti-adhesion, not easy to form oil film on the surface of metal wire.

High temperature resistant, suitable for wire drawing processing under high temperature conditions.

It has a long service life, but it is difficult to biodegrade and has a certain impact on the environment.

Scope of application: Suitable for wire drawing of stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, aluminum and other metals.

Water-soluble wire drawing oil

Features:

Based on water, environmentally friendly and easy to biodegrade.

Easy to use, can be diluted with water to adjust the concentration.

Good cooling performance, can effectively reduce the temperature during processing.

The lubrication performance is relatively weak, suitable for light wire drawing.

Scope of application: Suitable for light-load wire drawing, such as the drawing of fine metal wires.

Emulsified wire drawing oil

Features:

Mixed and Emulsified Oily wire drawing oil with water, it has the advantages of both oily and water-soluble wire drawing oils.

Good lubrication performance and moderate cooling performance.

Easy to clean and reduce subsequent processing steps.

Environmentally friendly, but relatively poor stability, storage conditions should be noted.

Scope of application: Suitable for medium-load wire drawing, such as the drawing of medium-diameter metal wires.

Semi-synthetic wire drawing oil

Features:

Mixed from base oil and synthetic oil, the performance is between oily wire drawing oil and fully synthetic wire drawing oil.

Good lubrication and cooling performance, suitable for a variety of metal wire drawing processing.

Good environmental friendliness and long service life.

Relatively moderate price, high cost performance.

Scope of application: Suitable for wire drawing processing of a variety of metal materials, especially in occasions with high requirements for lubrication and cooling performance.

Fully synthetic wire drawing oil

Features:

Made entirely of synthetic oil and does not contain any base oil.

Excellent lubrication performance, able to withstand high temperature and high load working conditions.

Good cooling performance, can effectively reduce the temperature of the mold and wire.

Environmentally friendly, easy to biodegrade, and has little impact on the environment.

Scope of application: Suitable for wire drawing processing with high load and high precision requirements, such as the drawing of high-strength metal wire.

3. Precautions for selecting wire drawing oil

Choose the appropriate wire drawing oil according to the type and hardness of the processed material.

Consider the temperature, speed and pressure during the processing, and choose a wire drawing oil with corresponding performance.

Pay attention to the environmental friendliness of the wire drawing oil, and try to choose products with little impact on the environment.

Consider cost-effectiveness and choose a wire drawing oil with high cost performance.

IV. Summary

There are many types of wire drawing oils, each with its own unique characteristics and applicable scope. Understanding the characteristics of various wire drawing oils can help us choose the most suitable products in metal wire drawing processing, thereby improving production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and reducing production costs. When choosing wire drawing oil, we should comprehensively consider processing requirements, environmental factors and economic costs to make a reasonable choice. With the continuous advancement of technology, the product performance of wire drawing oil will continue to improve, providing better lubrication solutions for the metal processing industry.