Ultrashort pulse laser ablation
realizes µm-precise embossing forms in hard metal, ceramic and tool steel
Your contract manufacturer for ultrashort pulse laser ablation
With ultrashort pulse laser processing (UKPL) using the femtosecond laser, we create intricate 3D shapes (embossed shapes) in components and stamp blanks. Typical materials are hardened tool steel, powder metallurgical steel, or hard metal. These create complex 3D shapes such as press stamps, Embossing stamp, lettering embossers or the smallest cavities.
Our partner in ultrashort pulse laser processing
dmg mori for Llaser systems and software programming | TRUMP CARD for femtosecond laser sources | alicona for nano-precise optical measurement of 3D embossed shapes | Ceratizite for the field of corrosion-resistant hard metals
UKP laser ablation, a real alternative to sinking erosion
Advantages of UKP laser ablation
Your contract manufacturer for laser ablation with ultrashort pulse laser technology
UKP laser ablation, the "cold laser processing"
Laser ablation
Laser ablation using ultrashort pulse laser technology is also known as “laser ablation.” In this process, the material is removed (evaporated) layer by layer without heating or damaging the base material. Using a galvo scanner, the laser beam is guided across the surface of the workpiece with micron precision and at high speed (several m/s), whether in 2D or 3D. This non-contact process is ideal for creating intricate 3D shapes in hard metal, hardened tool steels, and ceramics. Thanks to the advantages of laser ablation, the "laser as a tool" is increasingly replacing mechanical processes such as hard milling or die-sinking, as the USP laser operates with extremely high reproducibility and without tool wear. Surface roughnesses of up to Ra 0,1 µm in finished part quality can be achieved without rework.
“Cold ablation” via ultrashort pulse laser ablation is used in a wide variety of areas, particularly in embossing and punching technology, tool and mold making, medical technology, and the watch and jewelry industries.
Laser ablation with ultrashort pulse lasers is ideal for products such as:
Letter and number embossers, embossing dies, coin embossers, bending and forming inserts for progressive tools, forming plates, cutting knives and many more
Topology of indexable inserts
- Three-dimensional shape engravings on free-form surfaces
- 3D laser engravings / lasered engravings
Hard metal lettering embosser
- Material Ceratizit CF H40S
- Depth 35 µm
The UKP laser creates lettering embossers in the micrometer range for your tools, even in already hardened material.
Embossing die press-in zone
- Material Ceratizit CF H40S
- Surface qualities Ra 0,1 µm
- 10° flank angle
We produce your stamping dies quickly and economically, eliminating the need for prior electrode production and rework.
Laser ablation with ultrashort pulse laser
- fast
- economically
- in outstanding quality
These added values await you at HAILTEC
Good reasons for UKP laser ablation
much longer service life
Time and money savings
Surface qualities up to Ra 0,1 µm
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