Quality
Metal Finishings Limited operate a quality system compliant to both ISO 9001 and AS 9100. Our Aerospace Department is Nadcap accredited.
Our system includes and is supported by detailed work instructions, regular chemical analysis, comprehensive staff training and strong management.
We are an approved subcontractor to Aim Aviation (certificate) and Eaton Aerospace Ltd.
Quality Profile
Due to the nature of our business, we receive large numbers of enquiries about our quality system, so we have created this profile. We hope that this information will be sufficient. Please do not hesitate to contact the Quality Manager if you require any further details.
Quality System
Metal Finishings Ltd operates a quality system that is certified as compliant to the requirements of ISO 9001 and SAE AS 9100. We are assessed by NQA. You can confirm our SAE AS 9100 certification on OASIS if you are also registered.
ISO 9001 and AS 9100 certificate and Nadcap accreditation certificate.
Quality Contact
All quality correspondence should be directed to:
Michael Mulqueen
Quality Manager
Metal Finishings Ltd
71 Haviland Road
Ferndown Industrial Estate
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 7PY
Tel: +44 (0)1202 895 595
E-Mail: mike at metalfinishingsltd.co.uk
Other Contacts
Brendan Mulqueen, Managing Director
Ian Pardy, Aerospace Department Manager
Graham Phillips, Commercial Department Manager
Nick Gollop, Paint Department Manager
Caroline Potts, Office Supervisor
RoHS and REACH
| Treatment | RoHS | Reach | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphuric anodising | Compliant | Compliant | Dichromate sealing is not RoHS compliant |
| Hard anodising | Compliant | Compliant | Dichromate sealing is not RoHS compliant |
| Chromic anodising | See Notes | Compliant | Although chromium (VI) does not form a functional part of the coating, we cannot guarantee hexavalent chromium does not get incorporated into the anodic film and therefore cannot guarantee RoHS compliance. Ask us about alternatives. |
| Chromate Conversion Coatings (1200 and 1000 processes) | Not Compliant | Compliant | Please consider our RoHS compliant alternative. |
| RoHS compliant conversion coating/Iridite NCP | Compliant | Compliant | |
| Phosphating | Compliant | Compliant | |
| Stainless Steel Passivation | Compliant | Compliant | |
| Zinc Plating | See Notes | Compliant | Our "clear" (slightly blue) passivated zinc plating is RoHS compliant, our "colour" (yellow) passivated zinc plating is not. |
| Paint | See Notes | See Notes | Most of paints that we use are RoHS/REACH compliant, however we use many different formulations. Some, especially aerospace and military paints may not be compliant. Please contact Michael Mulqueen for details about specific products. |
All of our aquaeous treatments deposit none or less than 0.1% (w/w) of the substances on the SVHC list. They are therefore in compliance with REACH.