N&T Industrial · Forging
Graphite and graphite-free lubricants for hot and cold stamping, drawing, casting, and forging operations. 18 formulations across forming-tool lubrication.
What this sector covers
18 formulations in catalogue plus custom-formulation support against specific plant conditions.
Hot-forging dies operate at 200-400°C die-surface temperatures with extreme metal-flow stresses. Lubrication failure causes die wear, part defects, and reduced forging-cycle counts.
Graphite-based and graphite-free hot-forging lubricants engineered for sustained die-surface adhesion across multiple forging cycles between reapplications.
Cold-stamping operations on deep-draw parts or high-strength steels require lubricants that handle the metal-flow without die galling or part-surface defects.
Cold-forming lubricant range covering water-based, oil-based, and dry-film systems specified for deep-draw, drawing, and ironing operations.
Graphite lubricants give the best performance in hot forging but create plant-cleanliness challenges (graphite dust, equipment fouling). Graphite-free alternatives address cleanliness but require performance validation.
Both chemistry classes in catalogue. Graphite-free formulations matched to forging-cycle counts and die temperature; graphite formulations available for highest-load operations.
Top catalogue formulations
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Hot-forging die lubricant
Steel forging at 250-400°C die temperatures
Cleanliness-optimized hot-forging lubricant
Aluminium forging, lower-temperature operations
Cold-drawing lubricant
Wire drawing, tube drawing, deep-draw stamping
Dry-film lubricant
Deep-draw stamping; high-strength steel sheet
Mold parting agent
Die-casting, gravity casting; aluminium and zinc alloys
Case study
Industry vs N&T
Reference values per parameter, no competitor names. Numbers from operational track record, not marketing targets.
| Parameter | Industry typical | N&T | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot-forging die life (cycles) | 6,000-8,000 typical | 12,000-15,000 on upgraded lubricant + spray | +80% |
| Cold-drawing surface finish | Variable with oil-based | Consistent with water-based + dry-film options | Better repeatability |
| Graphite vs graphite-free options | Often single-chemistry | Both chemistry classes catalogued | Plant-cleanliness flexibility |
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