Laser hardening
The most innovative technology of hardening
Efficiency plays an important role. With the new laser technology, we are increasing this immensely. Here, almost no post-processing is necessary, the workpieces are hardened low distortion or distortion-free and it remains the basic property of the material.
The special feature of the process is that it is hardened exactly where it is needed. With the laser, the surface layer areas are hardened locally. Concentrated heat accumulation via the laser guarantees minimal distortion and hard machining shall not be required. To be able to harden even complex geometries state-of-the-art 3D robotic technology and control systems are used. Compared to conventional surface hardening methods, the laser technology can be used to focus the area to be hardened and to precisely track it via the optical control systems.
Increased efficiency and other benefits
Since some work steps are not necessary in laser hardening compared to standard surface hardening, it is possible to fabricate with more efficiency.
- Wear-stressed zones can be hardened contour accurate and precise
- Hard surface, tough core
- Reduction of component distortion
- Low reworking costs
- Series production with NC controlled process
- Flexible 3D machining fixed or on a turn-tilt table
Properties of laser hardening
- Precise heat input even at edges, grooves and corners
- Minimal to no grinding allowance for post-processing parts
- Lowest risks in terms of cracks and distrotion
- Hardening of alloyed materials
Applications of laser hardening
- Transmission and engine components
- Cams
- Guides
- Wear plates
- Rails
- Moulds and dies
- Clamping elements
- Tools of the forming technology