Spanish special-purpose machinery, incorporating laser processes, now available in UK

Spanish company Lantec2000 is capable of building customised machinery of almost any size, from small parts assembly, test equipment and tooling, to massive automatic crane girder welding rigs. Based near Pamplona in Northern Spain, the company has also developed and gained particular in-depth knowledge by integrating laser welding, cutting and marking operations within their machines, providing high-tech turnkey solutions for clients. Automotive parts produced on Lantec2000 machines include laser-welded shock absorber sub-assemblies, steering and suspension components, red hot anti-roll bar handling and bending, fuel tank manipulation and leak testing, laser welding and transfer of sintered gears, robotic palletising of car wheels, handling, positioning and welding of numerous metal pressings producing assemblies such as door and bonnet hinges, car seat, brake and seat belt component sub-assemblies, engine mounting brackets and many more. Other examples of its work includes: a tube handling system with laser cutting to length and drilling 1.1 mm holes; a 25-axis machining cell for the production of hydraulic cylinders including laser welding; laser cutting of holes in various shapes and sizes into fridge and freezer internal plastic linings; robotised assembly cell for adjustable wrenches; laser welding of thermal solar panels; a huge positioning rig for Airbus fuselage; robotic hot forge transfers and heavy turning modules for wind turbine blades. Lantec2000 is a frequent robot integrator, maintaining a close working relationship with all major robot suppliers who are able to offer global after sales service. Unless otherwise specified, the laser equipment is sourced from one well-known, high quality manufacturer with a worldwide presence.