Method for laser beam heat treatment of press hardened components and press hardened components
AssigneeAutotech Engineering A.I.E.
InventorMichel GARCIA
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AssigneeAutotech Engineering A.I.E.
InventorMichel GARCIA
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Methods for manufacturing hot-stamped components are described. The method includes providing a hot-stamped component by hot forming die quenching, and selecting a first and a second portion of the hot-stamped component, wherein the first portion has a different width than the second portion. A laser system, wherein the laser system c includes one or more optical elements and a laser source for generating a laser beam. The laser system is moved along a length of the component. Finally, the laser beam is applied in a single pass onto the selected first and second portions using the laser system, wherein a laser beam spot size is adjusted during the application of the laser beam and is adapted to the widths of the first and second portions, and wherein a power of the laser beam is regulated based on the temperature measured in the hot-stamped component. The disclosure further relates to components obtained using such methods.
A method for manufacturing hot-stamped components comprising:
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A method for manufacturing a B-pillar comprising:
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