Lorch
Lorch Schweißtechnik
Smart Welding.
Lorch Schweißtechnik GmbH is one of the leading manufacturers of arc welding systems for industrial applications, the demanding metal working, as well as for use in automation with robots and collaborative robot systems. In addition, self-developed helmet and torch systems ensure optimum welding results. For more than 65 years, Lorch's premium quality systems have been manufactured in Germany at one of the world's most cutting-edge manufacturing plants for welding equipment and are exported to more than 60 countries. Welding technology by Lorch combines great practical benefits, very simple operation, and high economic efficiency, setting new technology standards on the market.
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Year established: 1957
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Headquarters: Auenwald, Germany
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Regions served: over 60 countries worldwide
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Role within the DAIHEN Group: Manufacturing of high-end welding machines and expert in collaborative welding solutions
What we do...
It's only smart when it enhances your future.
Our solutions for collaborative welding, digital networking and process optimization in welding operations stand for quality and efficiency and the future of the welding industry.
We are proud to show our customers new ways to tackle their individual challenges and help with our products, technology and experience to reach their next level.
At a Glance
Lorch Schweisstechnik in Numbers
our Expertise
Smart welding technology: high-quality, innovative, economical.
Made-In-Germany.
Lorch has been developing and manufacturing high-quality welding solutions in one of the most modern production facilities for welding systems in the world today.
Lorch thus combines tradition and a vision of the future of welding. The result: reliable and innovative welding technology.
Innovative and technologically ahead.
Lorch welding systems are developed by an experienced development team located in the headquarter. Our development approach is listening and understanding your welding requirements. This is how first-class processor technology, intelligent software and high-quality components are used to create practical, intuitive welding systems. Appreciated by the best and most productive welders around the world.
High quality.
Lorch makes no compromises when it comes to quality. That's why we can easily give you an extended manufacturer's warranty of 3 years when you buy Lorch welding equipment. One of the sales arguments and feedback we hear quite often is, the machines work since 10 years without any issue, for sure Lorch is the perfect partner if you really want a return of invest for your welding technology.
Quality made in Germany. Quality made by Lorch - that pays off for you in the long run.
Featured TEchnologies and Flagship Solutions
by Lorch
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The Lorch Cobot Welding World - Collaborative Solutions
Cobot welding means collaborative robot welding for medium-sized businesses – a system made for the automation of small to medium batch sizes. This form of welding automation leaves the welder in control of the system while the cobot performs the instructions perfectly and precisely. They work hand in hand together. This makes their workplace more attractive, relieves the welder, and increases productivity and quality in the company. Compared to other automation solutions, your investment costs will remain much lower in comparison to the much less flexible world of industrial robot welding.
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Why it's innovative: The Lorch Cobot Welding World allows a simple entrance into welding automation for medium-sized companies. Smart software which brings the usability for welders on the highest level you can find in the market combined with a robot that an operator can use with simply no already existing programming knowledge make the difference for your production.
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Benefit for customers: With its plug-and-weld claim, the new myCobot automation solution systematically creates just the customisation options that have been tried and tested by many customers and that ensure true benefits. A system that leaves the choice to you where it truly matters, while offering only economically useful options. The main Benefits: Quick amortisation, simple handling for your welder, and precisely tailored to your individual application and a future-proof solution for compensation of welder-shortage!
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Lorch Masters of Speed – the right welding process for every task
Speed, quality, penetration, and weld appearance combine into a perfect weld seam to be produced in a vast variety of welding positions. It’s quite a task in arc welding. The good news is that arcs can be perfectly optimised to meet your specific challenge within the physical limits at hand. This is precisely what we have been focusing on for the last few years. We have developed MIG-MAG process innovations for you as a result.
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Why it's innovative: With the SPC-Engine of our new IQS-Series new process regulations can get implemented very fast. Sound simple, but have a very big impact to our customers which need new solutions for material combinations or tasks they have to resolve. With the process technology experts at Lorch and their capabilities no welding challenge will be unresolved!
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Benefit for customers: This is how you master your welding task and become the "master of speed" yourself. Our processes significantly increase your welding speed, noticeably simplify the process and enable a productivity that is second to none.
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More speed
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Better seam quality
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Higher penetration
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Better appearance of the weld seams
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Less welding fume emissions
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Less noise pollution
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Higher reliability of results due to better process control
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Lorch Connect – Ready for industry 4.0
Everyone is talking about digitalisation and smart production even in welding. The reason is obvious: Collecting data has an enormous potential of providing additional information on the key factors in the value chain that ultimately determine the quality, productivity, and profitability of your processes.
As a result, Lorch has developed an intuitive yet cost-effective cloud solution that provides the necessary transparency as well as quality assurance, while supporting you in digitally mastering your daily tasks:
Lorch Connect records your welding production data to let you analyse your processes and optimise them in a targeted manner.
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Why it's innovative: With the IQS-Series you can directly connect to Lorch Connect, but with the Lorch Connect Gateway welding machines can be connected even if they were produced 15-20 years ago. This allows a very fast start for our customers and shows our eco-system which we build up over the years. There is no better solution in the market in terms of easy to use and cost-free start to try our finding potentials in your welding production.
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Benefit for customers: With the production data connected to the welding data customers can identify productivity potentials and analyse their shop-floor management. At the end, you can get easier faster, save money for unnecessary work-steps and ensure the quality of the part and quality of the documentation without doing a big invest to start with digitalisation.
Industries & Applications
Key industries powered by Lorch's expertise
Metalworking Industry and Trades
The metalworking industry demands the highest standards in quality and efficiency. With our Masters of Speed, we minimize rework and significantly boost productivity. Our rugged, German-made equipment ensures reliable performance and helps prevent costly production downtimes.
Connected welding systems bring digital transparency to your operations – unlocking new levels of efficiency and productivity. These benefits extend beyond the metal industry and provide lasting competitive advantages across various sectors.
Typical Challenges are:
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High pressure to reduce rework and waste
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Need for consistent, high-quality welds
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Avoiding unplanned downtimes and equipment failures
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Increasing productivity without compromising quality
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Managing skilled labor shortages
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Integrating digital solutions into traditional production environments
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Ensuring traceability and transparency in manufacturing processes
Commercial vehicle construction and Yellow Goods
Large and complex parts like trailers, cranes, agricultural machinery, and rail vehicles demand maximum process reliability. With SpeedPulse XT and SpeedArc XT, you achieve high deposition rates – even on thick materials – without sacrificing productivity.
Flexible system configurations and job-level WPS control ensure precision, stability, and simplified quality assurance. For stronger performance and lasting competitiveness.
Typical Challenges are:
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Welding thick, heavy materials efficiently
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Ensuring precision in complex assemblies
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Preventing downtime in demanding conditions
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Simplifying quality assurance processes
Crane, Railway, Ship construction Industry
In heavy industries, our Masters of Speed deliver maximum deposition rates – even on the thickest materials – without sacrificing productivity.
With precise heat input, we reduce the risk of hydrogen-induced cracking in fine-grain steels, ensuring top-quality weld seams. Flexibly configurable systems, WPS job-level settings, Lorch Connect, and Cobot/robotic solutions bring added transparency, process reliability, and efficiency to demanding production environments.
Typical Challenges are:
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Welding thick materials reliably
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Preventing hydrogen cracking
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Ensuring consistent seam quality
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Adapting to complex structures
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Achieving transparency and control
Contact
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Your contact at Lorch Schweißtechnik is:
Alexander Abeln, Sales Director Europe
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