AS9100-Compliant TIG Welding Services for Regulated Aerospace Manufacturing

Aerospace TIG welding (GTAW) is a precision welding process specifically qualified for aviation, space, and defense applications. It uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode and inert gas shielding to produce exceptionally clean, high-quality welds on critical aerospace materials including titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel. Aerospace TIG welding requires certified operators, documented procedures, complete material traceability, and strict process control to meet AS9100 and customer specifications for flight-critical components.

The primary ISO standard for TIG welding is ISO 9606-1, which specifies qualification testing of welders for fusion welding of steels. For aerospace applications, AS9100 (which incorporates ISO 9001) governs the quality management system, while specific welding processes must comply with aerospace standards like AMS specifications, customer-specific requirements, and NADCAP accreditation criteria. These standards ensure welding procedures, operator qualifications, and quality documentation meet the stringent demands of aerospace manufacturing.

Our TIG welders hold AWS (American Welding Society) certifications and undergo continuous qualification testing per customer and aerospace standard requirements. For NADCAP-compliant work, our welders maintain specific procedure qualifications with documented welder performance qualifications (WPQs) traceable to applicable aerospace specifications. All certifications are maintained current and documented as part of our AS9100 quality management system.

Yes, we support both prototype development and production-scale aerospace welding. For prototypes, we offer welding procedure development, fixture design, and process validation. For production, we provide documented, repeatable welding with full traceability and quality control. Our flexible capacity allows us to scale from single prototype components to small and medium batch production while maintaining the same aerospace-grade quality standards throughout.

We specialize in TIG welding aerospace-grade materials including titanium alloys (Ti-6Al-4V and others), aluminum alloys (2000, 6000, 7000 series), stainless steels (300 and 400 series), and other specialty alloys. Each material is welded using qualified procedures with certified filler materials and appropriate shielding gases. We maintain complete material traceability from certified suppliers through final weld inspection.

We provide comprehensive quality documentation including welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), welder performance qualifications (WPQ), material certifications, traveler records, dimensional inspection reports, and any customer-specific documentation requirements. All documentation is maintained per AS9100 requirements and delivered with each completed job for full traceability.

Lead times depend on component complexity, batch size, and documentation requirements. Typical turnaround for small batch aerospace welding ranges from 5-15 business days including process setup, welding execution, quality inspection, and documentation preparation. We offer expedited services for urgent aerospace programs while maintaining full compliance with quality and documentation standards. Contact us with your specific requirements for accurate timeline estimates.

Yes, we provide complete welding procedure development services including joint design consultation, procedure qualification, destructive and non-destructive testing coordination, and documentation preparation. Our team works closely with your engineering staff to develop and qualify welding procedures that meet your design requirements and aerospace specifications, then transfer those procedures to production with full traceability and operator training.