LMC Inc.
Wire drawing machines
Company Overview and Core Technology
LMC, Inc. is recognized as a leading authority in High Velocity Adiabatic Impact (HVAI) technology, having developed and patented the only true adiabatic process for metal working. Established with a commitment to innovation, LMC engineers and manufactures a comprehensive line of HVAI presses designed to deliver superior results in metal processing. The company has a history of growth and innovation, including Department of Energy recognition, facility expansion, and international market entry.
Advanced Product Offerings
LMC's product portfolio includes HVAI Cutoff Press Systems and HVAI Blanking Press Systems. These systems are engineered for straightening and cutting wire in solids and profile stock from coil or bar, as well as for blanking operations that surpass the quality and rates of conventional fine blanking. The technology produces high-quality parts from virtually any tensile metal in its cold state. For instance, the SIP15D model achieves up to 1000 PPM while maintaining tolerances within 0.0015' (0.038mm), showcasing remarkable precision and speed.
Unparalleled Advantages and Benefits
The HVAI technology offers significant advantages over traditional metal cutting methods. It ensures exceptional high-quality end cuts with controlled perpendicularity and minimal work hardening (approximately 0.0015' / 0.038 mm), eliminating issues like cracks or deformation. Users benefit from unheard-of length and volume tolerances (± 0.0015' for length, ≤ 0.2% for volume/mass) and extreme die life, with millions of cuts between sharpenings. Furthermore, LMC's process is environmentally friendly, producing no kerf, requiring no coolants, and consuming only 15% of the electrical energy compared to typical cutoff systems. This leads to reduced operating burdens, minimized second operations, and a cleaner work environment, maximizing material usage and providing a competitive edge.
Commitment to Innovation
LMC continues to push the boundaries of adiabatic processes through ongoing research and development in areas like Adiabatic Net Shape Forming and Adiabatic Powder Compaction. These initiatives aim to enable the cold forming of complex metal shapes without micro-cracks and to compact metal powders into intricate configurations with high compaction rates, further expanding the applications and benefits of LMC's proprietary technology.
