Lubricants are critical to the operation and performance of metalforming machines. In this training, you'll learn the basics of lubrication, including its purpose, mechanisms, and types.
Learning Objectives
- Define lubrication
- Explain the purpose of lubrication
- Describe when to use lubrication
- List the consequences of improper lubrication
- List lubrication mechanisms
- List types of lubrication
In this training, you learned about lubricant components. You also found out about the additives that can enhance lubricant performance.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss lubricant components
- Describe performance additives
In this training, you learned about the composition of straight oil lubricants. You discovered their advantages and disadvantages, as well as their key properties.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the composition of straight oil lubricants
- List the advantages and disadvantages of straight oil lubricants
- Explain the properties of straight oil lubricants
In this training, you learned about the composition of water-miscible lubricants. You discovered their advantages and disadvantages, as well as their key properties.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the composition of water-miscible lubricants
- List the advantages and disadvantages of water-miscible lubricants
- Explain the properties of water-miscible lubricants
In this training, we focused on full synthetic, water-miscible, non-oil solutions. You learned about their composition and their advantages and disadvantages. You also discovered key properties.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the composition of synthetic lubricants
- List the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic lubricants
- Explain the properties of synthetic lubricants
In this training, you learned why lubricant mix ratios matter and how you can determine them. You also learned how to use a refractometer to test ratios.
Learning Objectives
- Define mix ratio
- Discuss why the mix ratio matters
- Describe how to determine mix ratios
- Explain how to use a refractometer to test ratios
When selecting a lubricant, you need to consider several factors, such as the material, secondary operations, and application method. In this training, you learned which factors are looked at during the selection process.
Learning Objectives
- Explain why lubricant selection is important
- Describe factors that affect lubricant decisions
Lubrication can be applied to material in several ways. In this training, you learned about the different types of application methods and the factors to consider when choosing a method. You also discovered best practices for keeping a tidy work environment.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the different application methods
- Explain the factors to consider when choosing an application method
- Describe best practices for avoiding a messy press environment
While working with lubricants doesn't carry the same hazards as operating machinery, that doesn't mean that you can overlook safety. In this training, you learned about the safety issues to consider when working with lubricants.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize safety hazards
- Describe how to reduce contamination risks
- List handling precautions
- Explain how to properly dispose of used lubricants
Problems with lubrication can result in issues later on in the metalforming process. In this training, you learned about common lubrication issues that occur and the adjustments you can make to avoid them in the future.
Learning Objective
- Describe common lubrication problems
- Discuss solutions to common lubrication problems