Welding procedures and qualifications are designed to align with industry standards and regulations. Credible organizations create and oversee them to provide consistency and uniformity in welding techniques across diverse industries. Thus, adherence to these qualifications ensures that the processes fulfill the required quality standards and are suitable for specific applications.
Businesses with a valid welding certification are more likely to pass regulatory inspections. These evaluations seek out issues like following safety regulations, using proper techniques, and employing approved materials. The following are the different types of certified welding procedures and qualifications possessed or can be upon request by Shoemaker MFG Solutions, Inc:
American Welding Society (AWS) Procedures
AWS is a professional organization that sets standards, provides certification programs, and promotes best practices in the welding industry. It is a leading authority offering various publications and resources to support professionals, businesses, and educational institutions involved in welding processes. It also develops and maintains the following codes and standards governing multiple aspects, such as materials, procedures, qualifications, and inspection:
AWS B2.1 (Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification)
- AWS D1.1 (Structural Welding Code – Steel)
- AWS D1.2 (Structural Welding Code – Aluminum)
- AWS D1.3 (Structural Welding Code – Sheet Steel)
- AWS D1.6 (Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel
- AWS D17.1 (Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications)
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Procedures
NAVSEA is responsible for the design, acquisition, construction, and maintenance of the Navy’s ships, submarines, and systems. It also develops and maintains a specific welding certification for nava