Laser Hardening For Flexible Dies

Laser hardening is a process in which the tip of the cutting line is hardened by a laser, controlled by a specially developed computer controlled procedure. This gives maximum possible lifetime of the flexible die.

BENEFITS

Laser hardening is generally recommendable for cutting-through as well as for difficult-to-cut filmic materials in large runs.
The benefits:

maximum possible lifetime (hardness at top of cutting line: 66-68 HRC)
trouble-free kiss-cutting and cutting-through, also with difficult materials
no impairing of the flexibility
no magnetic adhesion loss
no additional tolerance differences

PROCEDURE

The complete cutting line is tempered by laser in its upper part, and then cooled off.
The result: A harder steel structure at the tip of the cutting edge, with homogeneous transition to the residual die.