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Camshafts

LSM Camshafts

From Springs to Prototype Cams to Production

At LSM, we are committed to being your trusted partner in manufacturing camshafts from prototype to production. With our state-of-the-art machinery, experienced technicians, and a dedicated focus on quality, we offer end-to-end solutions to bring your camshaft designs to life. Our process begins with collaborative prototyping, where we work closely with you to refine and perfect your design, ensuring it meets all performance specifications. As we move into production, we employ advanced manufacturing techniques and rigorous quality control measures to ensure each camshaft meets your exact standards for durability, precision, and performance. Whether you need a single prototype or large-scale production, we provide reliable, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing services, enabling you to focus on your core business while we handle the complexities of production. Partner with us to transform your innovative ideas into high-quality camshafts that exceed your expectations.

Camshaft History at LSM

From Springs to Prototypes Cams to Production

In the mid-1990’s LSM pioneered several advanced valve springs. LSM soon started to produce camshafts to take advantage of these new springs. From there, the camshaft business just expanded, offering oversized journal cams that were both stiffer and could accommodate more lift. Alternate fire order cams and many custom prototype cams for the automotive OEMs soon followed.

Currently camshafts are a majority of LSM’s business and LSM cams can be found in nearly any industry that requires camshafts. If you are looking for a camshaft, we have probably made one that is quite similar and will be able to determine the best fit for your application. Whether it is a single prototype cam or a high volume production run of a large complex camshaft, we’ve got you covered.

Camshaft Categories

CATEGORY

QUANTITY

SIZE (meters)

TYPICAL LEAD TIME

INDUSTRY

1-10

0.1-1.0

2 weeks

(from core)

5-25

0.1-1.0

10-30 weeks 

(from bar stock)

25-10,000

0.1-1.0

24 weeks

 20-10,000

1.0-2.5+

36 weeks

500-10,000

0.1-1.0

24 weeks

If using a standard material is an option, we can expedite from initial customer supplied design to final inspection in as little as 6 weeks.

CUSTOM CAMSHAFTS

LSM produces custom camshafts for a wide variety of applications. These fit stock engines but have modified profiles and firing orders to optimize performance in your application. We also have many camshafts available with large journals to provide a stiffer camshaft with higher lift. We have experience manufacturing camshafts for almost every engine architecture.

PROTOTYPE CAMSHAFTS

We can manufacture a unique camshaft for any application meeting your exacting specifications. We can also manufacture to match a provided sample. Anything from vintage V16 to single-cylinder applications can be delivered anywhere in the world.

LARGE CAMSHAFTS

LSM has the manufacturing capability to produce camshafts over 2.5 meters long. These can be single piece or assembled from multiple segments.

PRODUCTION CAMSHAFTS

LSM can produce low (50 per batch) to mid-volume (10,000+ per year) camshafts for any industry using all of the production controls needed to ensure only high quality camshafts are delivered.

CAM CORES

At LSM, we take pride in the quality-controlled method of manufacturing our cam cores. Cam cores are often referred to as unground lobe cams or UGLs. Our parts have high-quality machined surfaces, and every feature is precisely located. To best accommodate our customers’ needs, we can supply quantities from as little as 5 to over 10,000.

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Capability

At LSM, we have the expertise needed to make your camshafts. Our capability extends from modeling the manufacturing process to full inspection and quality assurance. We utilize internally developed advanced computer modeling software to develop the optimum method to manufacture your cam. To learn more about our capabilities, contact us today.

Why Customers Choose LSM

Learn why many customers choose LSM for their camshaft projects. LSM is fully certified for production manufacturing and has the capabilities to do the advanced machining needed to support your project.

Certifications

Swiss Turning

4 & 5-Axis Machining

The Camshafts You Need, When You Need Them

With years of experience and camshaft expertise, LSM’s team can manufacture the camshaft you need for your application.  To request a quote for your new camshaft, click below.

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