We are pleased to announce that our Yeovil site has successfully completed their Airbus audit and we are now approved to process Cadmium plating I.A.W. ABP 1-4041 . This is an exciting opportunity for South West Metal Finishing Yeovil to work with the Airbus supply chain. 🛫✈️👏

The SWMF team raised £1,317.80 for Cancer Research UK during 2019. Thank you to all who supported the various events such as the sky dive, raffles, baking days and rugby sweep stake. Watch this space for an announcement on our nominated charity for 2020.🪂🎟️🧁🏉

We maintain an extensive #range of approvals and multiple process #capabilities which enables us to offer #competitive high #quality finishes, as expected by our customers, delivered on time. buff.ly/2mN4Sxz #oilandgas

Rolls-Royce has received Transport Canada certification for the #Pearl 15 #engine that powers the in-development #Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 business jets. Click here buff.ly/2mLGEUk to find out more. #RollsRoyce

Pratt & Whitney is defining a new #engine upgrade option for F-35s. The upgrades are focused on #improvements to the fan and the engine accessories. Click here buff.ly/302xF3e to find out more. #Pratt #Whitney #Aerospace

Our #testing facilities are constantly updated for the latest #technological advances within our industry. Our #production facilities range from fully #automatic lines for bulk processing to manually operated lines for all #specialist finishes. buff.ly/2Id4yjv

Non destructive testing (#NDT) is the process of #inspecting and #testing components for discontinuities, or defects without altering or affecting the part in any way, with this when the #inspection or test is completed the part can still be used. buff.ly/2UQOiKb

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 1,000th rotorcraft from its Super Puma family – a H215 for the aviation division of Germany's Bundespolizei federal police. Click here bit.ly/2lMtMwC to find out more.

We work on many #aerospace parts, many of which are classified as #safety critical and we provide comprehensive documentation to enable a consistent #quality finish every time.

AirAsia X, the long haul unit of the AirAsia Group, has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 #A321XLR aircraft. Click here buff.ly/2PmsAyu to read more. #aerospace #Airbus

A property of #copper is its very high electrical conductivity, which is ten times higher than the #conductivity of carbon steel. Copper plating is a common #coating in the #electronics industry. Click here buff.ly/2ZrIdbS to learn about our copper plating #capability.

#DidYouKnow that our Almbrite #chemical immersion treatment can enhance the surface finish and #quality regardless of the complexity of the component’s #geometry? Click here bit.ly/2jpiaLv to find out more.

Safran is implementing a bold approach to introduce #ergonomics into #industrial design projects in connection with the #factory of the #future. Click here bit.ly/2ZmGmRs to find out more. #engineering #safran #manufacturing

#DidYouKnow that we offer a wide variety of finishes to the automotive sector ranging from high performance low volume #motorsport to the largest #automotive manufacturers? #engineering #manufacturing

#OnThisDay in #Aviation History, 15th August 1935 was the first flight of the P-35. The P-35 was the first single-seat fighter in United States Army Air Corps to feature all-metal construction, retractable landing gear and an enclosed #cockpit. #aerospace #history

#AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo #aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand. The aircraft is the first of two #A330neos set to join the airline’s #fleet by the end of the year. Click here bit.ly/2ZXUDoF to read more. @Airbus

#DidYouKnow that SWMF is approved to ISO 14001 #environmental management standard? SWMF is also approved by most major #aerospace #manufacturers. Click here bit.ly/2LyqLr9 to find out more about our #accreditations.

Bookings have now opened for @WEAFevents' exciting new Digital Innovation Summit: bit.ly/2OH4caq. This event is an opportunity for delegates to gain insight and #knowledge of digital innovation as well as providing valuable opportunities for #networking. #engineering

Click here bit.ly/2NYB52j to find out how #Dodge sees an #electric future for its #performance cars. At SWMF, we have a range of surface treatments used in the #automotive #industry, where a high degree of protection and #corrosion resistance is #critical.

Just over a week left until five members of our team undertake their chairty skydive. If you'd like to make a donation for our 2019 nominated charity, Cancer Research, please click here: bit.ly/321GAQy. #charity #skydive #fundraiser #teambuilding #aerospace