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Our permanent magnets and magnet assemblies are designed to meet the unique needs of your application. Therefore, as a valued customer, you are assured of quality products, timely service and competitive pricing. Here is a self-serve repository of information pertaining to our magnetic products.
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Anodising
Anodising is an electrolytic process for producing thick oxide coatings, usually on aluminium and its alloys. The oxide layer is typically 5 to 30µm in thickness and is used to give improved surface resistance to wear and corrosion, or as a decorative layer.
APQP
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a structured process aimed at ensuring customer satisfaction with new products or processes.
AS 9120
Goudsmit’s attainment of the AS9120 certification enables us to supply into the aerospace industry. High-tech advancements in aerospace and defence are moving forward incredibly fast. It is not quality, but process control that determines whether products meet a customer´s requirements. As a supplier and manufacturer, we are fully certified at every level of our business.
The design, development and manufacture of products must be consistent with the requirements of ISO9001 and IAQG - International Aerospace Quality Group. Combined they form the AS9120 certificate. AS9120 sets the standard for safety and reliability for the delivery of products to the civil, military and aviation sectors. It is a globally accepted standard.
There are few companies worldwide with the expertise to meet AS9120 requirements. We hold the AS9120 certificate, making us your qualified partner.
Assembly
The process of putting together several parts to make a machine or other product.