Editor’s comment: Who checks the checker?

Welcome to the July edition of Aerospace Manufacturing. Reading the G&P special report featured on page 26 of this issue reminded me of a time when I was employed as a quality inspector at a control valve manufacturing company.

Working across the goods-in and final inspection departments, I enjoyed the job immensely as it made a welcome change from my previous job slaving away on a dirty old shopfloor CNC lathe. That was until a certain Mr Phil Crosby walked into my life …

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Brookhouse Aerospace launches new website

Aerospace and defence manufacturer, Brookhouse Aerospace has launched a new website as the next phase of its rebranding. Following the management buyout (MBO) in February 2021 led by Christopher Morris, Group CEO and Matthew Rossiter Group CFO which saw the company split away …

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Providing Leading Aerospace Metalworking Solutions

For 70 years, Master Fluid Solutions™ has been a leading manufacturer of high-performance metalworking fluids.

Utilising cutting-edge technology, TRIM® products meet the demands of the aerospace industry, with more than 70 aerospace approvals.

TRIM delivers:

• Lower costs by extending sump life
• Boosted profitability by increasing production rates
• Increased tool life

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Fintek celebrates 40 years of surface finishing

In a year where the pandemic has been forefront of news and posing severe challenges for component manufacturers, surface finishing specialists, Fintek says it is stepping into its 40th year of trading on a high note. Land acquisition for expansion, new machine ranges from …

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GKN Aerospace leads new hydrogen propulsion project

GKN Aerospace is leading a Swedish national collaboration programme called H2JET, aiming to develop technical solutions for three important engine subsystems for H2-propulsion of medium range civil aircraft The two-year project, which started this month, sees GKN Aerospace …

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New plasma nitriding capacity for aerospace part heat treatment

As the aerospace supply chain emerges from the pandemic, plasma nitriding is again in significant demand for the heat treatment of new and replacement components. Responding, Wallwork Group are upping capacity …

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View the Subcontractor Sourcing Guide 2021

The Aerospace Manufacturing Subcontractor Sourcing Guide 2021 is a brand new digital publication to help you source the right subcontract solution for your business.

Progressions of power

Oliver Blamberger, CEO of Compact Dynamics, talks to Aerospace Manufacturing about the company’s involvement in MAHEPA, a European-funded project to develop novel, modular and scalable hybrid-electric aircraft powertrains that run on powertrains that reduce[FG1] emissions …

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The rise and rise of additive

Stratasys’ vice-president aerospace, Scott Sevcik looks at the evolution of 3D printing/additive manufacturing (AM) within aerospace, how it continues to drive efficiencies throughout the value chain and the production challenges ahead …

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Eliminating quality issues at source

Stephen Molloy, aerospace, defence and industrials director at quality management services company, G&P explains how its service offerings – derived from innovative practices in the automotive sector – are transforming aerospace supply chain management as it looks to recover post-pandemic …

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Higher, faster, lighter

In a Q&A session, Paul Chruscinski, BÖHLER Aerospace UK’s divisional director, explains how the company has diversified its materials supply portfolio to target the aerospace industry. Materials play a decisive role in the aircraft industry. Intelligent materials make air travel not just safer, but …

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CGTech unveils 9.2 version of VERICUT

CGTech has announced the latest release of VERICUT software, Version 9.2. VERICUT CNC machine simulation, verification, and optimisation software simulates all types of CNC machining, additive, and hybrid manufacturing processes. The software operates independently …

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Microchip hails JEDEC qualification ‘first’ for FPGA

Microchip Technology has unveiled the first Radiation Tolerant (RT) FPGA that offers the low cost of a JEDEC-qualified plastic package – plus the proven reliability of RTG4 FPGA technology and decades of spaceflight heritage – so they do not need to be screened to full …

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Ceratizit’s 2021 catalogue launched

With its new main catalogue, the Ceratizit Group’s Team Cutting Tools provides users with access to a comprehensive tooling portfolio. In addition to a range of innovations, there are many optimised and expanded tool families, making it possible to find the right …

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Heller upgrades machining centres – raises performance and lower costs

Under the banner of its 2021 slogan ‘Be A Performer’, Heller has introduced a fourth generation of its H-Series 4-axis, twin-pallet-change, horizontal-spindle machining centres. The four smaller models, H2000, H4000, H5000 …

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