A metallurgical analysis of laser-clad H13 Available to Purchase

Rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing processes are being employed to decrease the time required to develop new products. Laser cladding can be used to produce metal parts directly from CAD drawings. To apply this technology, multiple layers of metal clad are first deposited on a substrate. The clad is then tempered or annealed at periodic stages throughout the buildup process and also prior to machining. The component is then hardened and tempered by conventional heat treating procedures and ground or machined to final size.