Recent developments in laser machining of tools
by Peter Hoffmann; Roland Dierken
International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties (IJMMP), Vol. 8, No. 1/2, 2013

Abstract: Laser hardening and laser cladding technologies are going to be established for production and repair of tools and dies. For economic reasons, a laser system that can be easily used for either technology is preferable. This paper presents key components (software and hardware) that enable both a high flexibility and a high productivity in laser machining of tools, and a new system technique developed and built for the tool shop of a leading automobile manufacturer. A huge working space, an automated calibration of the tools and a high accuracy of the guiding machine expand the applicability especially by means of producing thin and homogeneous claddings on free-form surfaces of big tools. The improvements of the laser cladding process are exemplarily shown by the modification of a die for injection moulding.

Online publication date: Tue, 30-Apr-2013

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties (IJMMP):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com