System and method for lubricating surfaces of parts
A method for lubricating a surface of an object comprises generating and directing a laser beam to strike the surface of the object to create an oxide area on the surface struck by the laser beam; and applying a dry film lubricant to the oxide area.
1. A method for lubricating a surface of an object, the method comprising:
generating and directing a laser beam to strike the surface of the object to create an oxide area on the surface struck by the laser beam; and
applying a dry film lubricant in a powder form to the oxide area.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein directing the laser beam includes directing the laser beam to strike selective areas on the surface of the object.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein directing the laser beam includes directing the laser beam to strike a pattern on the surface of the object.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the laser beam is generated to have a wavelength ranging from approximately 700 nanometers to approximately 1400 nanometers.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the laser beam is generated to have an average power ranging from approximately 5 Watts to approximately 30 watts.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dry film lubricant includes molybdenum disulfide.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dry film lubricant includes tungsten disulfide.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dry film lubricant includes graphite.
9. A method for lubricating a surface of an object, the method comprising:
generating and directing a laser beam to strike the surface of the object to create an oxide area on the surface struck by the laser beam, wherein the laser beam is generated to have a wavelength ranging from approximately 700 nanometers to approximately 1400 nanometers and to have an average power ranging from approximately 5 Watts to approximately 30 watts; and
applying a dry film lubricant including molybdenum disulfide in a powder form to the oxide area.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein directing the laser beam includes directing the laser beam to strike selective areas on the surface of the object.
11. The method of claim 9 , wherein directing the laser beam includes directing the laser beam to strike a pattern on the surface of the object.
12. A system for lubricating a surface of an object, the system comprising:
a laser system configured to generate and direct a laser beam to strike the surface of the object to create an oxide area on the surface struck by the laser beam; and
a dry film lubricant in a powder form configured to be applied to the oxide area.
13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the laser system directs the laser beam to strike selective areas on the surface of the object.
14. The system of claim 12 , wherein the laser system directs the laser beam to strike a pattern on the surface of the object.
15. The system of claim 12 , wherein the laser system generates the laser beam to have a wavelength ranging from approximately 700 nanometers to approximately 1400 nanometers.
16. The system of claim 12 , wherein the laser system generates the laser beam to have an average power ranging from approximately 5 Watts to approximately 30 watts.
17. The system of claim 12 , wherein the dry film lubricant includes molybdenum disulfide.
18. The system of claim 12 , wherein the dry film lubricant includes tungsten disulfide.
19. The system of claim 12 , wherein the dry film lubricant includes graphite.
20. The system of claim 12 , wherein the laser system generates the laser beam to have a wavelength ranging from approximately 700 nanometers to approximately 1400 nanometers and to have an average power ranging from approximately 5 Watts to approximately 30 watts.
21. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dry film lubricant is applied to the oxide area through a supply line propelled by a compressed gas.