System solutions for blanking cuts as well as 5-axis 3D surface milling of thin-walled components for automotive and aerotec.
LO-CAT SYSTEMS GmbH
Brand 12, 79677 Schönau (Headquarters/Plant)New on Amplifa
About LO-CAT SYSTEMS
LO-CAT SYSTEMS GmbH, headquartered in Schönau in the Black Forest, is a system supplier for companies in the automotive and aerotec industries. For over 35 years, the company has been developing and manufacturing standardized standard parts and component systems for the automation and performance enhancement of blanking dies, including the LO-CAT Rollers developed in 1982, Haylastic bands, cam slides and guide elements. In its Aerostructures Systems business unit, the company machines thin-walled sheet metal parts up to 8 mm wall thickness in solid-milling fixtures and manufactures spherically formed, complex components using the 5-axis 3D surface milling process as well as structural parts made of aluminum. The material range includes aluminum, carbon fiber (CFRP), GFRP, GLARE, plastics and Ureol model-building block material; machining sizes up to 3500 mm length and 2200 mm width. In addition, the company offers system consulting, 3D laser scanning for quality assurance, special machine building as well as maintenance and repair of the LO-CAT Rollers. The equipment includes 5-axis high-speed milling machines; manufacturing takes place exclusively in Schönau (Made in Germany), with worldwide delivery.
- Site
- Schönau
- Processes
- 3D surface milling (5-axis simultaneous machining), Machining of thin-walled sheet metal parts in solid-milling fixtures (spherically formed parts), Manufacture of structural parts made of aluminum, 3D laser scan (quality assurance, measurement of component accuracy, 3D digitization), Special machine building, Manufacture of standard parts/system components for the automation of blanking dies, Manufacture of mechanically and machinally processed components as well as stamped, pressed and, Maintenance, overhaul and repair of the LO-CAT Rollers
- Materials
- Aluminum, Carbon fiber (CFRP), GLARE (composite of aluminum alloys and CFRP films), Plastics, GFRP composite material, Ureol model-building block material, GFRP, GLARE
- Certificates
- DIN ISO 9001:2015, EN 9100 (AS 9100C, JISQ 9100), ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001, EN 9100, ISO 14001
- Industries
- Automotive, Aerospace (Aerotec), Aerospace/Aerotec
- 01
System consulting and design
- 02
Design proposals and custom solutions
- 03
CNC milling (5-axis 3D surface milling)
- 04
Special machine building
- 05
3D laser scanning for quality assurance
- 06
Assembly and service (maintenance, overhaul, repair)
- 07
Worldwide delivery
Materials and Processes
Aluminum
Structural parts and thin-walled sheet metal parts for aircraft construction, also welded or machined in solid-milling fixtures.
Carbon fiber (CFRP)
Composite machining using the 5-axis 3D surface milling process.
GFRP
Fiber-oriented machining for complex components.
GLARE
Composite of aluminum alloys and CFRP films for aerospace components.
Ureol
Model-building block material for fixtures and models.
Plastics
Freeform surfaces and cylindrically or spherically curved surfaces made of plastic.
Locations
Schönau
DEHeadquarters and plant
- Part weight / size
- up to 3500 mm length × 2200 mm width workpiece area
- Materials
- Aluminum, CFRP, GFRP, GLARE, plastics, Ureol
- 5-axis high-speed milling machine (machines up to 3500 × 2200 mm)
- 3D laser scanner
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D surface milling (5-axis simultaneous machining)Machining | – | 3500 mm × 2200 mm | – | – | Aluminum, Plastics, CFRP, GFRP, Ureol, GLARE |
| Machining of thin-walled sheet metal parts in solid-milling fixtures (spherically formed parts)Machining | – | 3500 mm × 2200 mm | – | – | Aluminum, Aluminum alloys, CFRP/GLARE |
| Manufacture of structural parts made of aluminumMachining | – | – | – | – | Aluminum |
| 3D laser scan (quality assurance, measurement of component accuracy, 3D digitization)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special machine buildingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of standard parts/system components for the automation of blanking diesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of mechanically and machinally processed components as well as stamped, pressed andMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance, overhaul and repair of the LO-CAT RollersAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-axis high-speed milling machine | – | – | up to 3500 mm length and 2200 mm width footprint | – | Schönau |
Additional services
Quality and Certifications
LO-CAT SYSTEMS is certified according to DIN ISO 9001, EN 9100 (AS 9100C, JISQ 9100) and ISO 14001:2015. A 3D laser scan is used for quality assurance as well as for measuring the accuracy of components and for 3D digitization.
| Evidence | Schönau |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| EN 9100 | |
| ISO 14001 |
Company History
- 1982
Development of the LO-CAT Rollers
- 2022
Receipt of the ISO 14001:2015 certificate (valid until 10.04.2025)