Wissenbach, KonradKonradWissenbachSeifert, MarkoMarkoSeifertPirch, NorbertNorbertPirchWeisheit, AndreasAndreasWeisheit2024-02-222024-02-222024https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/46239410.1007/978-3-030-98323-9_6Laser beam hardening produces hard, wear-resistant surface layers on tools and components made from steel and cast iron. Especially on small and/or complex shaped components where conventional hardening processes cause problems regarding distortion or achievement of required hardening geometries, laser beam hardening offers advantageous solutions.enLaserbook article