In situ high quality repair of mould tools

StarWeld Tool Open from Rofin enables high quality repairs to be completed to mould tools, punching systems and forming tools quickly, by eliminating the time-consuming task of de-mounting them for repair. This fully self-contained and mobile laser welding system allows the user to take the process to the part and achieve repairs that have material qualities equal to the original specifications. All of the system elements including 150 W of laser power, integrated water/air cooling system, positioning arm and an XYZ-axis system are neatly integrated into a compact unit. A counterbalanced positioning arm enables the welding head to be easily positioned through a working range of 1.7 m in the horizontal plane and 1.8 m in height, providing access on large moulds or tools. The integrated positioning axes are controlled using a joystick and the user can view the welding process using a microscope or the optional camera and LCD screen.