GROUPE LE PISTON FRANCAIS (GLPF) is a hard metal machining and mechanical assembly specialist in the aeronautical supply chain.
After World War II, Le Piston Français (LPF) was founded in 1947, originally our company was a workshop specialised in the manufacturing of truck pistons and car engine repair. During the 1960’s, our company adjusted its focus on the aeronautical subcontracting by starting a new business relationship with SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES (ex SNECMA) based in Villaroche, France. Since, Le Piston Français has dedicated its activities specifically to the aeronautical industry, while retaining its own name and identity.
Assembly
We propose different techonogies of assemblies depending on the applications and techniques required.
Our technicians are regularly trained and are qualified. All our plants are qualified by major aeronautical contractors for special assembly processes: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, Safran, Collins Aerospace, Bombardier…
— Hydraulic assembly with bench tests is performed by LPF Sommières.
— LPF Savigny has an assembly hall dedicated to engine modules.
— LPF Lunel is our plant specialised in the production of mechanically welded tools.
All of our plants are qualified to install components on machined parts..
Special processes
ATECA, a subsidiary based in Montauban (82), is the Group’s centre of expertise for special processes.
— Brazing: Induction, Flame, Vacuum
— Laser : Cutting, Drilling, Welding
— Heat treatment: vacuum, neutral gas
— Thermal spraying: plasma, HVOF
— Grinding up to 350mm diameter
— Abrasive treatments: shot blasting and sand blasting
— Metallurgical expertise laboratory
— R&D department for advanced materials