Qualification of laser based additive production for manufacturing of forging Tools

October 8, 2017

Additive manufacturing offers the possibility of a highly flexible production at acceptable costs for a low number of pieces. As it is already used for the production of moulds for injection moulding, the usability for the production of forging tools will be investigated here.

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