For much of the early years, KLH Industries rode the wave of a new technology called wire EDM. In the modern days of KLH, measuring, planning, and preparing for stable growth is a primary focus.
On April 4th, KLH CEO/President Kenneth L. Heins represented Wisconsin at the National Institute for Metalworking Skills Apprenticeship (NIMS) expert panel held in Tampa Bay.
KLH installed a Doosan Puma 480L, capable of CNC turning diameters of 25” and lengths of 80”. Of course, the Puma 480L is just a machine, and quality products are really a result of a mature quality system.
KLH Industries has received Nadcap accreditation for
Nonconventional Machining, including wire EDM and fast hole EDM. This achievement
further solidifies KLH’s commitment to delivering the highest standards of
aerospace machining.
Five-axis machines move in all three linear axes plus
two additional rotary axes. The ability to precisely move the work piece
without removing it has distinct advantages over conventional three-axis
machining.
KLH Industries is now offering five-axis machining
services on a new Doosan VC630/5AX. A trunnion-style five-axis, it features a 360-degree
rotating C-axis on an integrated 150-degree tilting A-axis.
KLH Industries has purchased a new Flow Mach 3 Series
waterjet with two very significant extra features – a 5-axis cutting head and a
90,000 psi pump. Not only will this waterjet produce 3D parts, but will do so
at some of the fastest cutting speeds in the industry.
Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) has presented
KLH with their 2013 Award of Excellence. The award recognizes KLH’s dedication
to “building bridges between industry and education.”
Four companies have begun piloting a new
apprenticeship model in Wisconsin. NIMS is a competency- based model that
assesses students on specific skill sets. Unlike the current apprenticeship
model, there is no time requirement.
