HEAVY INDUSTRY

LAI implements custom manufacturing solutions, including unique manufacturing equipment and cells, and has the capacity to handle production manufacturing with its 100-plus machining centers. LAI’s partnerships create competitive advantage for our customers, enabling them to grow their market share and profitability. Successfully engaged in contract manufacturing for heavy fabrication since 1961. LAI provides custom manufacturing solutions and prototype development.


Manufacturing components for transportation sectors

In addition to supplying parts to OEMs of passenger automobiles, LAI has manufactured components for vehicles including military troop transport vehicles, tanks, construction equipment, farm tractors and implements, snowmobiles and motorcycles. In addition, LAI has manufactured parts for other transportation sectors, including domestic and defense aircraft, jets, propeller airplanes, helicopters, rockets, satellites, ships, submarines, trains and bicycles.  


Quality certifications:

  • AS9100 Rev. B Certificate
  • AS7003 NADCAP Non-Conventional Machining Certificate
  • AS7100 for Welding/Brazing Certificate
  • AS7116 NADCAP Non-Conventional Machining Certificate

PRECISION MANUFACTURED COMPONENTS AND SUBASSEMBLIES FOR HEAVY INDUSTRY

laser-and-waterjet-cutting-tube-assortment
Laser- and waterjet-cut tubes and pipes for
industrial applications.

   Components and subassemblies for heavy industry
  • Bearing cages
  • Brackets
  • Clamps
  • Machining of thick and difficult-to-machine materials
  • Pipe machining
  • Rocker arm components
  • Structural panels
  • Tube machining




Strategic Programs


   Industrial rollers
  • Main drive shaft bearing cages
  • Strategic solution: Achieved technological innovations, including functional inspection techniques, five-axis programming from solid models, large rotary upgrades, and solutions for special export packaging requirements and Just-In-Time delivery requirements
  • Coordinate supply chain management of several manufacturing processes