Overview
Laser Hardening is becoming the go-to process when it comes to hardening selective areas on tooling, operational components, and various other applications.
We used targeted Laser Hardening to help extend the life of glass bottle molds, as glass molding is an abrasive process. The molds are made of cast iron and we achieved a hardness of 47 RC. Laser Hardening is a great way to improve durability of tooling.
Some benefits of this process include:
• Built in Pyrometry, guarantees consistent temperature control at the workpiece for repeatable results.
• Precise energy input reduces distortion and risk of cracking.
• Case hardness up to .060” depth.
• Laser is mounted on a highly flexible robot with state-of-the-art software to reduce setup time and production cost.
• Base material is self-quenching, resulting in higher hardness.
Project
Glass Bottle Molds
Services
Laser Hardening, Inspection
Material
Cast Iron
Extend the life of your tooling
Targeted heat treatment was selected to help extend the life of the mold, as glass molding is an abrasive process. Laser Hardening is a great way to improve durability of tooling.
Before Laser Hardening
After Laser Hardening
Looking to extend the lifespan of your tooling? Give us a call at (814) 724-3666 or fill out the form below.
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