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Abstract
The history and method of manufacture of self-lubricating porous metal bearings are briefly outlined. The importance of achieving appropriate quality at each stage of manufacture, and particularly during compacting, is emphasized and the qualities desired in a green bearing compact are detailed. Various factors relating to the economic large-scale manufacture of green bearing compacts are then considered. The virtues of elemental powders and the influence of lubrication upon powder mix properties and pressing and ejection of compacts are discussed. The special powder flow problems associated with long, thin-walled bearings and the advantage, in this respect, of a moving core rod are described. The particular difficulties encountered in compacting such bearings are stated and special consideration is given to the ejection problems involved. It is concluded that limitations of bearing length and wall section must be accepted.
Notes
* Manuscript received 15 August 1960.