Full Circle

Schober has also pioneered the use of super-hard materials and high-speed tool steels in the quest for extended die life and wear resistance.

Pouring on the heat

Ever more cognizant of printers' lead times, diemakers are also looking for variations on heat treating processes with an eye on two fronts. The first, obviously, is to find just the right process for hardening raw steel—a key step in making a long-lasting die.