LFI | SUCCESS STORY
CUSTOMISED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION LEADS TO SUCCESSPARAT Technology and the construction machinery manufacturer Liebherr worked closely together to develop a modular component concept for the doors and engine bonnets of the new generation of excavators, using our innovative LFI technology.
EXCELLENT SERVICE FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END
At the beginning of the project, the development of a modular component concept was the key focus.The aim was to design single components to allow them to be used for different series. Another central goal was to improve the surface quality of the existing components significantly and make them more resistant to external impacts.
The test results of the first pilot component were convincing: A partnership-based collaboration followed and led to a product and process-optimised tool concept, taking all requirements into account.
In cooperation with PARAT, the construction machinery manufacturer made a strategic decision: All doors and bonnets of the new generation of excavators from Kirchdorf will be produced by PARAT using LFI technology in the future.
The advantages of LFI
As a result of the LFI process, the overall costs for modules can be reduced by 15 %, as up to 20 % of the individual components have been saved on several modules.The considerable weight reduction leads to improved handling ofthe doors, which in turn will improve their user-friendliness and maintainability.
The excavator doors also boast highqualityUV, corrosion and scratch-resistant Class-A-surfaces.
