Laser machining centre to revolutionise control panel production at engineering firm

LCA Group, which recently came under new ownership, has invested in:

• A Rittal Automation Systems 3D laser machining centre to revolutionise construction of its stainless-steel panels by automating processes previously done by hand
• A Secarex cutting centre to cut DIN support rails, C rails and cable ducts
• An Averex wiring centre to cut wires to the correct length before stripping and crimp-ing them with wire ferrules

With Eplan Propanel software providing integrated 3D-modelling and computer-aided design (CAD) capabilities, the machining centre is programmed to manage measuring and machin-ing to an extremely high degree of accuracy, processing panels in a fraction of the former time.

It allows LCA Group to service higher volume orders going forward, as well as rapid turna-round of bulk orders – including next day delivery.

“Our investment in this new Rittal Automation Systems machine is incredibly important for the growth of our control panel manufacturing and design business here in the UK,” said Alan Sheppard, Managing Director of LCA Group.

“It is a statement of intent in terms of our growth, as it means we now deliver more, faster, better, more efficiently, for customers across the world without compromising on the quality we’re famous for.”

LCA Group’s control panels are used across a range of industries including nuclear, food manufacturing, power generation, water and utilities, oil and gas and pharmaceutical companies.