Performance Profile
Contents Company portrait 04 05 A shared future Solutions 06 07 All dimensions. All requirements. All materials. Processes 08 13 The path to an exceptional product. Perfection from start to finish Sector know-how 14 15 LKH knows its customers requirements High-tech capacity 16 17 Complete power for customers Quality management 18 Playing it safe Imprint LKH Performance Profile September 2012 Editor: Friedhelm Loh Legally responsible for the content: Dr. Guido Stannek (V.i.S.d.P.) Design, images and execution: conception GmbH, Siegen Printed by: Wilhelm Becker Grafischer Betrieb e.k., Haiger Logistics 19 Fast, reliable delivery 2 3
Company portrait A shared future As one of the leading German plastics processors, LKH focuses on customer benefits: We make more out of plastic. LKH thinks with you. Not only does it manufacture high-end, top-quality plastic components, it also supports customers throughout every major phase, from engineering, to powerful production, through to intelligent logistics. LKH dedicates maximum commitment, extensive know-how and many years of experience to its customers processes, for the shared success of both partners. As part of the family-owned Friedhelm Loh Group, LKH is a powerful service-provider and supplier with a commitment to continuity and reliability. Its membership of the global Friedhlem Loh Group offers LKH customers the ultimate in security, stability and innovative strength, thus creating a solid basis for a shared future. 4 5
Solutions All dimensions. All requirements. All materials. LKH manufactures parts and components in the exact sizes, materials and complexity needed to secure measurable competitive advantages for its customers. With machines ranging in size from 25 t to 1,000 t clamping force and injection weights from 1 g to 6.5 kg, it offers injection moulding of all thermoplastics. Its particular strengths include plastic-friendly 2D or 3D component design, a perfected rapid prototyping technique, powerful tool production, and the complete manufacture of components. Far above and beyond the industry standards, LKH achieves weight savings with metal substitution, reduces assembly costs with multi-functionality, and manufactures complex hybrid components (metal-plastic compounds) and multi-component parts (hard-soft compounds). From small to large From simple to complex From single-piece to multi-piece 6 7
Processes The path to an exceptional product LKH s extensive product portfolio is indicative of its professional, carefully thought-out processes. The process from engineering and product development, to production and quality control, through to just-in-time delivery of a product or component incorporates eight phases. Every step offers benefits to the LKH customer. 8
Processes Perfection from start to finish 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Engineering and product development Tool management Materials flow and materials diversity Component production Processing and finishing Assembly and service Quality control Just-in-time-delivery LKH supports its customers from day one: From LKH has a wealth of experience, know-how and LKH has a modern, energy-efficient materials prepa- LKH is committed to customer-specific part and As well as manufacturing, LKH also offers a range LKH accommodates individual customer service Throughout all operational processes, LKH operates an LKH offers just-in-time (JiT) and just-in-sequence (JiS) drafting the specifications and requirements, to technical expertise in tool production and tool man- ration centre which guarantees a continuous supply component manufacturing with a state-of-the-art of finishing options for parts and components. Inline requests. As well as precise manual assembly exacting quality management system. Employees are delivery. The company has recently invested in a brand selecting materials, to the design stage and 2D/3D agement. 2D and 3D CAD systems and rapid tooling of materials via the high-tech vacuum plant. Fully machine fleet of more than 50 injection moulding production extends through to assembly mounting on mounting, other examples include individual packag- continuously trained at the Loh Academy. new logistics centre to further optimise its logistics. This CAD for plastic components. The LKH product processes (HSC milling and LaserCusing) guarantee automated supply of the correct materials to every machines (all with linear handling or 5-axis robots) the machine. LKH finishing processes: ing and transport solutions that deliver components LKH uses 3D measuring machines, camera-controlled has created additional flexibility, enabling it to react faster spectrum also includes: high availability and short delivery times with: machine is guaranteed at all times. The in-house and 3 multi-component machines. Maximum directly to the customer s machines for further pro- manufacturing cells, measuring microscopes, residual and better than ever before, even with very urgent jobs. transport system Emma likewise helps to ensure an efficiency is ensured by: cessing. LKH services include: moisture measurements, compression-tension testing LKH Logistics offers the following features and options: uninterrupted flow of materials. The material diversity and prototyping to VDA and PPAP. LKH is certified to: is enormous, thanks to: Moldflow analyses FEM calculations Rapid prototyping (SLA/SLS/vacuum casting) Preparation of production concepts and system planning Modern project management based on SAP R/3 Precision moulds up to 48 cavities Multi-component tools (turntables and match plates) Stack moulds Tools based on insert-outsert technology High-gloss moulds Processing of all thermoplasts Availability of all colours Extensive expertise with regard to material qualities, properties and suitability Fully and partially automated hybrid technology Process monitoring via the BDE system Hydra Incoming and outgoing transportation of purchased parts and finished goods by milk runners Intelligent tool supply with minimal set-up times A modern production control desk (cockpit) Spray-finishing, printing, adhesive bonding, welding, milling Two-component foam systems Assembly mounting Configuration with customised packaging Assembly as per the customer s instructions on automated assembly lines Customised packaging trays Transport packaging with customer label Procurement of purchased parts ISO 9001:2008 ISO 14001:2004 OHSAS 18001:2007 ISO TS16949 (in Q2 2013) SAP R/3 Consignment warehouses CC handling E-commerce 9 10 11 12
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Sector know-how LKH knows its customers requirements As one of the leading plastics specialists in Germany, as well as being the plastics competence centre for the Friedhelm Loh Group, LKH supplies customers with the very best solutions to meet their precise requirements. The company is on hand every step of the way to accommodate customer demands and create customer benefits, from the initial idea right through to the finished product, and boasts an in-depth understanding of requirements in the various product markets. Thanks to its innovative spirit (as documented by numerous patents), employee expertise and more than 30 years experience, LKH is constantly pushing the boundaries. This creates added value to help secure clear competitive advantages for LKH customers. Automotive Chassis components Lock systems Heating systems Diesel pre-heating Pneumatic cushioning systems Electrical components Electrical engineering Power distribution components Cooling units Fan-and-filter units Cases for induction hobs Control components Capacitors Industry Coils for food packaging End walls Water filters Enclosures for 2-component mixers Condensate collecting trays Assembly components Construction sector Cladding panels Drives for roller blind controls Sports facility covers Busbar covers for subways 14 15
High-tech-capacity Complete power for customers LKH has an extensive machine fleet with more than 50 cutting-edge, powerful injection moulding machines. This enables it to offer fast, high-quality, exceptionally efficient production. LKH s state-of-the-art facilities enable perfect production of complex components and the use of innovative material combinations e.g. in the manufacturing of hybrid plastic and steel parts. All machines are interconnected via a central production control desk. The current production status and warehouse stock are available at any time from the operational data logging system, and terminals are also provided in the production hall. LKH machine fleet Machines from Krauss-Maffei, Engel and Arburg Three lines with a second injection unit for 2-component technology Production plant fan-and-filter unit with 2-component foam system 700 t machine with stack mould 16 17
Quality management Playing it safe LKH has established a high-end, certified quality management system that embraces the entire workflow. As soon as a customer enquiry is received, it is examined for manufacturability, and the results of this pre-analysis are fully documented. Logistics Reliable, fast delivery LKH delivers the products and components it produces entirely according to the customer s individual requirements, be it warehouse requisitions, just-in-time or just-in-sequence. Possible failure scenarios are simulated via Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). The LKH specialists use these analysis and test results to devise a superordinate inspection plan and develop additional component-specific test plans. Continuous in-line testing is documented via the CAQ system and retrievable at any time, thereby ensuring series-production quality. Consistent quality management Certified quality management system Extensive laboratory equipment (3D measuring device, measuring microscope, melt flow index test equipment etc.) SPC-assisted production monitoring Processing of certified materials (UL) In order guarantee on-time delivery at all times, LKH uses a modern logistics centre with a warehousing space of 3,000 m² and 3,200 storage locations. All logistical processes are highly optimised and perfectly complemented by a long history of collaboration with professional, experienced logistical partners. At a glance: State-of-the-art logistics centre with around 3,000 m² of warehousing space 3,200 storage locations Qualified logistics personnel Use of the very latest technologies, such as hand scanners Perfect transport links to the A3 motorway 18 19
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