What does LPT mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Definition

LPT is a specialized tooling system that uses sophisticated cutting methods to produce highly accurate components in smaller batches with shorter lead times compared to traditional manufacturing techniques. The tooling system uses advanced cutting technology such as CNC milling, EDM, laser etching, and more to create precise cuts on materials ranging from metal to plastics or composites. The Lieb Precision Tool also reduces waste materials since the excess material is not removed during the machining process.

Benefits

Using LPT offers many benefits over traditional manufacturing processes, including increased accuracy of parts, improved productivity due to shorter set-up time, enhanced safety due to fewer manual tasks involved in programming/operating the machine tools, higher part reproducibility due to consistent output quality settings for each operation/material combination programmed into the machine itself. Additionally, it eliminates manual measurement errors caused by human operators that are common in traditional shops where pieces must be measured with calipers or rulers prior to assembly or machining operations being performed on them. Moreover, the reusable tool sets that come with this system further save time and cost since they eliminate the need for frequent tool changes which require additional time as well as material wasted when new tools are purchased for one-time use only operations.