Product Focus
Mold Base Stainless
International Mold Steel has started stocking and processing Superplast��
Stainless from the Industeel division of Arcelor Mittal. Superplast��
Stainless is ideal for mold bases, holder block, un-etched/unpolished inserts
and dies along with other applications where a high polish is not required.
The special chemistry, based on low Carbon and 12 percent Chromium
content, provides good corrosion resistance in high humidity environments,
the company states.
Superplast�� is easily machined: milling, gun
drilling, radial drilling and tapping due to its chemical
composition, as compared to: W1-2085, W1.2316, and 420
F grades. Features include: pre-hardened (30-35 HRC)
420 F-type material; improved machinability; improved
consistency and weldability; and, corrosion resistance.
Superplast�� is not designed for highly polished or
textured surfaces. Material is available in plate form,
and will be stocked up to 4 1/4���.
For more information from International
Mold Steel of Florence, KY, phone
859-342-6000 or visit imsteel.com;
from Industeel of Troy, MI, phone
248-736-4490 or visit industeel.info
Laser Welding System
The LRS EVO II Laser Welding System from O.R. Laser
is reported to be more comfortable than ever and
packed with power. Features include fast, intuitive
operation and ergonomics without compromise. This
laser welding system leaves no wish unfulfilled in
the processing of small to medium die sizes since
extensive accessories can expand welding capabilities for both simple and complex laser welding tasks,
the company reports. In designing this system, O.R.
Laser placed great importance on user-friendliness,
ergonomics and cost-effectiveness.
For more information from O.R. Laser of
Elk Grove Village, IL, phone 847-593-5711
or visit or-laser.com
52 MoldMaking Technology March 2013