At Brigham we have been converting ISO9001 to AS9100 to help us open new market sectors. In May 2023 we became AS9100 compliant by building on our existing systems. However, many suppliers to industrial supply chains don’t realise just how close their current ISO9001 quality system is to an Aerospace Quality Management System. AS9100 is …
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At Brigham, we are lucky our AS9100 quality system is administrated by members of our senior leadership team who have not only worked in the aerospace sector, but have also taught aerospace compliance, specifically AS9100 at the British Standards institute. We also have two AATT qualified auditors. There are many crazy rumours that prevent companies …
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Presswork is a manufacturing process which involves forming sheet metal into a specific shape or design using mechanical force. There are two main types of presswork: transfer and progression. While both processes involve shaping metal, they differ in a several ways. In this blog, we will explore the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Transfer …
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Press Tool Maintenance is extremely important to our operations. Press tools are essential pieces of equipment in many industries, including automotive, aerospace and electronics. These tools are responsible for producing high-quality metal pressings which are critical to the functioning of the products they are used in. However, press tools are also prone to wear and …
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Choosing a metal pressing supplier can be a difficult decision. Metal presswork is an essential process in the manufacturing industry, which involves the shaping and forming of metals through the use of specialised machines and tools. The process requires precision, accuracy and attention to detail to ensure that the final product meets the required specifications. …
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IATF16949 Presswork Manufacture HT Brigham & Co, have achieved important re-certification. In January Brigham hosted an auditor from BSI to carry out our annual IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Quality Audit. Certification to these standards is a requirement within the automotive industry and enables us to continuing working with our customers from this sector. Meeting …
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Could changing to metal pressings really solve your problems? Whoever said, ‘A change is as good as a rest’, may have been on to something, but is change really so compelling? We are often told of the benefits of changing things. It may be our gas or electricity supplier or our mobile phone contract. Change …
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AS9100 certification is a must have to enter the aerospace, defence and space sectors. The UK aerospace industry is second only to the United States. Civil aerospace turnover totalled over $45.5 billion in 2019. Ninety percent of UK aerospace production is exported. The UK has a reputation as a global centre of excellence for design, …
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