Laser Hardening: A Smarter Way to Protect Molds
In mold & die manufacturing, your tooling dictates your uptime. Whether you are running complex injection molds, heavy-duty compression dies or stamping tools, they all face the same relentless enemy: wear and tear. When a critical mold begins to degrade, it...
Cam Face Laser Hardening
Hardness where it counts. We recently completed laser hardening on this large cam face, achieving a consistent 57-58 HRC. This localized heat treatment ensures maximum wear resistance and durability without compromising the integrity of the rest of the component. GET...
Laser Hardened Molds: Maximize Wear Resistance
In high-volume manufacturing, you need tooling that can go the distance. When Henry Holsters brought us their molds, the objective was straightforward: increase wear resistance to handle the constant heat and pressure of injection molding. These molds are the backbone...
How Real-Time Data Prevents Distortion in Laser Hardening
Ever wonder how we ensure precision in laser hardening? This graph shows the magic of real-time temperature monitoring with an optical pyrometer. The red line indicates laser power, while the black line tracks the total temperature of the material as it’s being...