Die-Casting Hall
Total area of approximately 5,000 m² with automated high-pressure aluminium die-casting cells.
LVL d.o.o. • Kranj, Slovenia • Since 1972
LVL Foundry
Family-owned foundry with in-house tool production, machining and quality control for reliable long-term manufacturing partnerships.
5,000 m²
Die-casting facility
1,500 m²
Machining & warehouse
900 m²
Tool shop
6 cells
Automated die-casting machines
About LVL
LVL d.o.o. is a Slovenian foundry and toolmaking company located in Kranj. The company continuously reinvests into equipment and automation.
Founded in 1972 as a family business, LVL combines aluminium die casting, tool production, machining and quality control in one location.
Production is focused on demanding serial parts for lighting, home appliances, automotive and industrial applications.
In 2025, LVL produced around 70 different part variants and continued investments into modern machines and process stability.
- In-house tool design, production and maintenance.
- Fully automated die-casting cells from 340 to 1800 tons.
- Own machining, deburring and shot-blasting operations.
- Long-term quality system with regular ISO audits.
Facilities
Integrated operations allow LVL to move from tool concept to serial production with short response times.
Tool Shop
Built in 2014, approximately 900 m² dedicated to in-house tool production and repairs.
Machining & Warehouse
Additional facility acquired in 2016 with approximately 1,500 m² for machining and logistics.
Core Capabilities
LVL covers the complete route from tooling to production, with internal know-how in process, finishing and metrology.
High-Pressure Die Casting
Automated aluminium die-casting on Buhler equipment from 340 to 1800 tons for medium and large series.
Toolmaking & Maintenance
Tool design and full in-house manufacturing, with repairs and optimization across the complete tool lifecycle.
CNC Machining & Finishing
Secondary operations include CNC machining, shot blasting and deburring processes for stable serial quality.
Quality Engineering
PPAP, dimensional controls, spectrometer checks and X-ray support backed by trained internal quality staff.
Machine Park
Die-Casting Machines
- Buhler 340 EVO, model year 2023
- Buhler 530 D Evolution, model year 2002
- Buhler 660 D Evolution, model year 2007
- Buhler 840 D Evolution, model year 2013
- Buhler Carat 1400, model year 2022
- Buhler Carat 1800, model year 2019
Tool Shop & EDM
- Hermle C52U, 5-axis, model year 2015
- Hermle C800 V, 3-axis, model year 2001
- Hermle C400, 3-axis, model year 2017
- Charmilles Robofil 640CC, EDM, model year 2006
- OPS Ingersoll Gantry 1200, EDM, model year 2005
- OPS Ingersoll Highspeed Eagle V550, 5-axis, model year 2023
Machining & Secondary Operations
- 3x Brother R650X2 machining centers
- 2x Miyano lathes
- Shot blasting machine
- Rosler deburring/troval line
- Vacuum distillation and oil-catcher system
Quality & Standards
Quality control is integrated into production flow, with metrology and checks done in-house.
- Own quality engineer and internal quality procedures.
- PPAP documentation and sample measuring protocols.
- Spectrometer checks and regular X-ray controls.
- Computer-supported production monitoring.
- ISO 9001 audits by TÜV Austria.
- Implemented ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Die Castings
Examples from LVL die-casting production programs, including annual volumes where supplied in the company material.
Die-Casting Tools
Tooling examples showing both tool sides and the resulting casting where the supplied material includes it.
6 cavity die-casting tool for 340 tons machine
1 cavity tool on 1400 die-casting machine
1 cavity die casting tool - 840 tons die-casting machine
1 cavity tool - 1400 die-casting tool
1 cavity tool - 840 tons die-casting machine
1 cavity tool - 1400 tons die-casting machine
1 cavity tool - 1400 tons die-casting machine
2 cavity - 640 tons die-casting machine
1 cavity tool - 1800 tons die-casting machine
Contact
For RFQs, capacity discussions or new tooling projects, contact LVL directly.
LVL d.o.o.
Cesta na Rupo 51, 4000 Kranj, Slovenia
Contact person: Emanuel Volčič
Mobile: +386 41 791 741
Email: lvl@lvl.si