Authors:
Dominik Schmid (1) ; Paul Prichard (2)
1- Kennametal Shared Services GmbH, Germany
2- Kennametal Inc., United States of America
Abstract:
Additive manufacturing provides new opportunities for cutting tools, enabling geometric freedom to enhance functionality and performance. The challenge in realizing the full potential is multifarious: additive manufacturing needs to match the material quality of existing processes while creating these complex geometries. At the same time the engineered tool designs have to make use of the geometric freedom to exceed the capabilities of conventional tools. This work will highlight some challenges and solutions in processing cemented tungsten carbide as well as hot work tool steel. The presentation will also discuss opportunities with respect to tool design and show examples of innovative structures.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59499/EP235763604