IFW - Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Werkzeugmaschinen ’s Post

🔬 Enhancing H13 Tool Steel with #AdditiveManufacturing & Mechanical Post-Processing The laser-based powder bed fusion (#PBF-LB) of AISI H13 tool steel enables innovative tool designs, such as internal cooling channels for die-casting and injection moulding tools, significantly extending their service life. However, the inherent limitations of additive manufacturing – such as high surface roughness and insufficient dimensional accuracy – necessitate mechanical post-processing, including milling and deep rolling. 💡 Our Research Approach Together with the Institut für Werkstofftechnik IfW (Universität Kassel) we investigate the combined manufacturing of H13 #ToolSteel, optimising surface and subsurface properties to enhance tool performance. By characterising and refining the process parameters of PBF-LB, milling, and #DeepRolling, we aim to: ✔ Improve hardness, microstructure, residual stress state, and roughness ✔ Extend service life and durability of H13 steel tools ✔ Develop an optimised process chain that integrates additive and conventional manufacturing techniques Are you interested in additive manufacturing and mechanical post-processing? Feel free to reach out to Philipp Pillkahn. Further information and contact details can be found on our website. Link in the comments.