Laser Melting of Tool Steel

  
Besides the processing of light metals such as Titanium and Aluminum alloys as well Nickel based alloys Laser Melting of Tool steel opens up completely new possibilities.

General Properties of Tool Steel 1.2343
  • High temperature strength and toughness
  • Good heat conductivity
  • Limited polishing ability
Typical fields of application
  • Tools for injection molding
  • Tools for die casting
Advantages of Laser Melting of Tool Steel 1.2343
  • Integration of conformal cooling channels
  • Reduction of cycle time and warpage during injection molding
  • Reduction of manufacturing times for tools through
    • - Build-up on preforms
    - Build-up of near-net shape with oversize for machining

 
 

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Left: Laser melted inserts for injection molds with internal cooling channels (source Gardena)
Right: Cross section of Laser Melting sample out of Tool Steel 1.2343