Materials & equipment
What we work with, and what we work on.
Explore materials, finishes and equipment across the K&L manufacturing network. Availability and production location are reviewed for each project.
Materials
Discuss material, finish and process availability for your project.
Metals
Carbon steel
Laser and plasma cutting, press brake forming, welding, powder coat
Stainless steel
Laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, sandblast
Aluminum
Laser cutting, forming, CNC machining, anodizing
Brass and copper
CNC machining, forming, plating
Other metals
Discuss material grade, process and production requirements
Plastics & Composites
Onyx
3D printing: carbon-filled nylon for rigid, durable parts
Onyx FR / ESD
3D printing: flame-retardant and static-dissipative grades
Carbon fiber
3D printing: continuous-fiber reinforcement
Fiberglass / HSHT
3D printing: continuous-fiber reinforcement
Kevlar
3D printing: continuous-fiber reinforcement
Nylon
3D printing, injection molding
Finishes
Powder coat
Automated powder coat line
Black oxide
Surface finishing
Anodized coating
Surface finishing
Zinc, nickel, chrome and copper plating
Surface finishing
Laser etching
Permanent branding, serialization and traceability
Our machines
Our Piqua, Ohio facility supports manufacturing and assembly, connected to the wider K&L production network. Discuss equipment, process availability and project requirements with our team.
Fiber Laser Cutter
High-precision sheet and plate cutting
300-Ton Press Brake
20-ft bed with robotic arm
Robotic Welders
Automated welding cells
Industrial 3D Printer
Carbon fiber reinforced parts
TRUMPF TruMark Station 5000
Series 6000 laser for branding, identification and serialization
Robotic Pallet Mover
Automated material handling
Robotic Palletizer
Higher throughput at packout
Collaborative Robots
Flexible assist on the line
Additional capabilities
Plasma cutting
Automated powder coat line
Sandblast
Vision inspection
AGVs
RFID scanning
Don't see your material?
Tell us what you need. Our team can review material and process options, including sourcing through the K&L manufacturing network.