Author: Brick Kiln

  • Brick Kiln Composites Hexagon Metrology’s Pioneer CMM

    Brick Kiln Composites Hexagon Metrology’s Pioneer CMM

    Brick Kiln Composites newest acquisition is the latest generation Pioneer CMM supplied from Hexagon Metrology. This measuring system strengthens our inspection capability and further supports our continued programme of quality excellence.

  • ISO 9001 2008 accreditation

    ISO 9001 2008 accreditation

    Brick Kiln Composites are proud to announce that we have ISO 9001 2008 accreditation, gaining this certification is a significant part of our overall strategy of achieving quality excellence. Our aim is to give total quality assurance to our clients throughout our manufacturing and process procedures. We would like to thank David Hickman at Anglia…

  • Weekend shift

    Weekend shift

    As part of our policy of continued improvement and our ongoing business development programme we are pleased to announce we have introduced a weekend shift capability to our manufacturing. This will allow us to maximise our production facility and further optimise our efficiency.

  • VTOL Flying Wing Project

    VTOL Flying Wing Project

    Brick Kiln Composites are proud to be associated with VTOL Technologies (www.vtol-technologies.com) supplying all the carbon-fibre composite components for their Remotely Piloted Aircraft [RPAS] VTOL Flying Wing project that will be shown at this year’s Farnborough Air show.

  • Final Inspection

    Final Inspection

    Using the latest portable co-ordinate Faro measuring machine and other precision inspection equipment component dimensional tolerances and surface finish are checked and recorded to our customer specification and satisfaction before despatch. For more information contact us…

  • Final Machining

    Final Machining

    Any components requiring further final machine finishing are securely held in precision jigs and fixtures and machined using either our 3 or 5 axis machining centres. For more information contact us…

  • Trimming Process

    Trimming Process

    Out trim shop technicians accurately finish component dimensions, during this highly skilled finishing process technicians are able to hand finish to 0.2mm tolerances and achieve micro surface finishes consistently. For more information contact us…

  • Component Removal

    Component Removal

    The component is carefully removed from their moulds; visual inspection takes place for any imperfections and thickness dimensional accuracy. For more information contact us…

  • Autoclave

    Autoclave

    Brick Kiln Composites have 3 Autoclaves, the latest 2mtrs x 4mtrs long. Computer controlled with process cycle and data recording capability these autoclaves are used for curing and post curing components up to a maximum of 250 Degrees C. For more information contact us…

  • Clean Room Laminating

    Clean Room Laminating

    In our purpose built climate controlled clean room moulds are prepared and laminated prior to curing and post curing processes. In component lay-up kits of laminate plies are used and a consolidating of the plies is carried out. Any inserts to be used are integrated into the lay-up at this stage forming part of the…