Laser Hardening

Laser hardening—also referred to as laser case hardening—is a heat treating process used to improve the strength and durability of component surfaces. It employs the use of high-powered diode lasers that apply energy to heat localized areas of the component surface. As the lasers move across the surface it instantaneously heats the surface and a desired case above the austenizing temperature as the laser passed over this volume of metal it self-quenches (i.e., cools) rapidly through conduction, resulting in the formation of a martensitic structure and, consequently, the hardening of the material.

• Item Code: 98451100
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Laser hardening—also referred to as laser case hardening—is a heat treating process used to improve the strength and durability of component surfaces. It employs the use of high-powered diode lasers that apply energy to heat localized areas of the component surface. As the lasers move across the surface it instantaneously heats the surface and a desired case above the austenizing temperature as the laser passed over this volume of metal it self-quenches (i.e., cools) rapidly through conduction, resulting in the formation of a martensitic structure and, consequently, the hardening of the material.

• Production Capacity: 24/7
• Delivery Time: 1 day

Laser hardening application job work 

The Highest level of precision for the most demanding components.

Properties:

• Minimum grinding allowances on parts with post processing
• Very low risks in relation to cracks and distortion
• Hardening of highly hardened and tempered material
• Series production with NC quality and regulated process
• Flexible 3D-processing in a fixed position or on a rotating/tilting table

Advantages:

• Highest level of process safety and reproducibility
• Hardening of ready processed parts without post processing
• Blank hardening with inert gas possible

Areas of use:

• Hardening roller tracks on ready processed components
• Protection of contact faces against denting and wear
• Control curves
• Guides
• Wearing edges
• Rails, Small Parts & Tensioning elements

Specifications: