Primary task and objective of the company LBC (Laser-BearbeitungsCenter), in Kornwestheim (Germany) is to open up, with modern laser technology, new possibilities for its customers. Due to a continuous exchange with various universities, research centers and laser manufacturers, the Laser Processing Center is able to operate at the highest and ultimate level of the technology. LBC particularly focuses on the area of mold making. (Manufacturing of forms and mold finishing) and adapts either parts or the entire process chain to the customer workflow.

Challenge

• Reduce cycle time in injection moulding
• Save costs on the whole manufacturing process
  
  

Solution

• Simulation of the process to optimise the cooling system
• Insert built in EOS MaragingSteel MS1

Benefits

• 55% cycle time reduction (von 90 to 40 seconds)
• 40.000 parts per year
• Inserts costs: 3.250 Euro
• Cost saving: 19.444 Euro
• Amortisation time: 2 months
• Better product quality