TURNED PARTS | Engineering Capacity Covid-19 has had a seismic impact on the aerospace industry, with a great reduction in the number of passengers and strict travel restrictions imposed across the world. However, APT Leicester says it is confident of recovery in the aerospace sector and the continuing demand for their high quality parts. While the negative impacts of the pandemic are undeniable there have been some positive signs of recovery in recent months. The travel restrictions have been eased and there’s been an increase in the numbers of people making international travel bookings. Covid has accelerated a number of pre-existing trends, highlighting the need for continued innovation. APT says it is well placed to respond, as an established supplier of aerospace turned parts. Having been accredited with the AS9100 standard for 15 years, the APT team have earned an international reputation within the aerospace sector. They are able to guarantee the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive quality system for the provision of safe and reliable products. Customers can also be assured of full traceability and tracking throughout the production process. No matter the complexity of part design or engineering, APT offers a complete and personal service in line with the specifications set out in AS9100 Rev D. Its engineers work in collaboration during the design and CNC machining process, 14
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producing parts that satisfy customer demand. Fulfilling engineering demands across a wide range of sectors, it has a definite advantage over those manufacturers specialising exclusively in aircraft parts. Even if the pandemic has a sustained impact on aircraft production, it will be able to cater to the demands of customers across such sectors as defence and security. "APT saw demand drop for the manufacture of aerospace components for a couple of months as a direct result of the pandemic. However, we are confident that the worst of the storm has been weathered. Committed to the highest standards, we look set to maintain our established relationships with aerospace subcontractors. APT is working at full capacity again, with government guidelines being
followed and measures being taken for the assurance of staff and customers," explained Nick Baller, Managing Director of APT Leicester. Using materials such as titanium, aluminium, acetal plastic and stainless steel, APT can produce high-specification aircraft mill-turned parts with exceptional accuracy and detail. Its engineers use CNC machining for the greatest precision, making for unrivalled functionality, durability and safety. From landing equipment to aircraft seating, there is a selection of APT aircraft components available to view on the APT website. The company says it is focused on continual improvement and dedicated to the production of high quality parts, making it a trusted leading supplier to the aerospace industry. 8 aptleicester.co.uk NOVEMBER 2021
