Hot-stamping process from Schuler employs flexible ‘pressure controlled hardening’

In the press hardening method, parts are heated to 930°C (1706°F) and then simultaneously cooled and hardened in the subsequent forming process, which gives the parts their extremely high rigidity. At its Waghäusel, Germany site, Schuler recently presented its new PCHflex technology, which has been under development for about two years and is a further development of the company's “pressure controlled hardening” process.

The new process allows flexible and economical production of hot stamped parts with high output performance and consistently high quality, according to Schuler Managing Director Dr. Martin Habert. It also allows maximum process reliability and availability. “More performance pays off,” he said. “In this way, costs and energy consumption per part are reduced.”