With experience in laser hardening over 500 large automotive castings and tools, Synergy has built a reputation for excellence. Beyond automotive tooling, our expertise spans industries such as mining, oil & gas, and aerospace. Our carefully optimized process ensures exceptional quality with significantly reduced turnaround times. Unlike conventional hardening techniques like flame or induction
Laser hardening has gained significant traction in the United States, becoming a favored method among OEMs and smaller tool and die makers. Each die is unique, requiring the laser to follow precise paths at specific angles and orientations to ensure quality. Robots are commonly used for this process due to their flexibility. This article explores two primary methods of robotic programming used in laser hardening operations and highlights the advantages of one approach over the other.
Part 2 of our April 2024 article, published in June 2024, delves into the groundbreaking benefits of laser heat treatment. This innovative technique uses high-energy lasers to precisely and locally heat metal surfaces, forming a durable martensite layer up to 0.080" deep. By rapidly transforming the metal, it enhances hardness and material properties while minimizing
Our article, featured on Heat Treat Today’s website in April 2024, explores how laser heat treating is reshaping production in the automotive industry. This advanced technique addresses the distortion issues common with traditional methods, providing unparalleled precision and reducing the need for extensive post-treatment. By employing high-energy lasers to precisely heat metal surfaces, laser heat
Our latest article, featured in the August 2024 Heat Treat Today magazine issue, explores the revolutionary impact of laser hardening on the automotive industry. Laser hardening is transforming the automotive industry by applying high-energy lasers to precisely heat metal surfaces, resulting in rapid and accurate hardening. This method minimizes distortion and eliminates the need for
High precision press brake tools are essential for the metalworking industry, providing the necessary precision and durability for bending and shaping sheet metal. These tools are crafted from a variety of materials, including 4140, 4130, S7, A2, and D2 steels, each known for their unique properties and performance characteristics. However, hardening these tools presents significant
In the competitive landscape of manufacturing, efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness reign supreme. At Synergy, we understand the challenges faced by die makers in delivering high-performance trim dies while managing costs and turnaround times. That's why we've harnessed the power of laser heat treating to revolutionize the industry, offering unparalleled benefits that elevate trim die manufacturing
In trim die build, where precision, efficiency, and quality are paramount, the adoption of laser heat treating represents a significant leap forward. This cutting-edge technology not only cut costs and turnaround times but also ensures unparalleled consistency and durability of trim dies. Traditional heat treatment processes for upper and lower trim dies have long relied
Conventional heat treating process for trim dies involved leaving an extra stock of material on the die, which was then subjected to induction or flame heat treating. After heat treatment, the dies were machined back to the required tolerances. While this approach had been employed for many years, it presented several challenges and limitations. One
Laser heat treatment is indeed a viable alternative for improving the efficiency, safety, and precision of guide rail manufacturing processes. Laser heat treatment offers several advantages over conventional methods such as flame or induction heat treatment. One of the key benefits of laser heat treatment is its ability to provide precise and localized heating. Laser
