Production Control System
LPE utilise the Job Shop 9, "state of the art", networked database system.
This enables the tracking and progressing of all parts throughout the manufacturing process, including the raising of job cards, detailed planning, part and project history, all being available from a single integrated system.
Full MRP 1 & 2 coupled with shop floor data collection capability to achieve optimum departmental loading, visibility and control.
Document Management System
A centralised networked database containing one click access to production drawings, set up information, quality records and other selected data to enable effective storage, maintenance and control.
CAD/CAM/DNC
Full CAD/CAM facilities utilising the latest technology including Pro-Engineer, Master CAM, Auto CAD and Alpha CAM. This enables acceptance and processing of all industry standard electronic data formats e.g. IGES, PRO-E, CATIA, DWG etc.
Production Engineering
Using Pro-Engineer and Auto CAD our dedicated production engineering department provides a concurrent engineering and product design service enabling responsive R&D support to the customer at each stage of the complete manufacturing process including liaison with key suppliers.
Offline Programming for CNC Machines
State of the Art offline programming, using Master CAM/Alpha CAM, enables fully optimised “right first time” CNC programmes to be created for our extensive range of CNC machine tools.
Surface Scanning for Reverse Engineering (COSMOS and SCAN–WIN)
This allows 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional scanning to allow the conversion of measured data into CAD representation, providing the capability to replicate and modify existing designs.
CNC Part Programme Storage/Retrieval/Maintenance using DNC MAX 4
This communication system provides LPE with a complete DNC solution including remote part program request, advanced communication and activity logging capability.
Offline Programming Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CADPAK-WIN)
Capability of offline programming CMM machines, in parallel with CNC manufacture, using CAD/PAK software,
enables the application of our CADPAK-WIN offline programming software. This allows utilisation and
investigation of CAD data, culminating in the data file that can be converted to produce a GEOPAK-WIN
measurement programme.
This enables inspection programming to be carried out concurrently with manufacture achieving consistency and reduced lead times.
Live Programming of Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (COMOS and 3D Tool Software)
This enables accurate measurement of any component in real time using a 3 dimensional model and an
engineering drawing. This provides the capability to compare actual measured results against the
CAD data and drawings.