Welcome to Advance Welding Aerospace Welding Services
For over four decades, Advance Welding has served its clients in the aircraft industry with the highest quality aerospace and mil-spec welding and metal fabrication services.
Advance Welding provides Aerospace Nadcap Accredited Welding services to AWS D17.1, AWS D17.2, AMS 2680, AMS 2681 and Mil-Spec Standards including MIL-STD-2219 and MIL-W-46132.
Our Aircraft Welding and Nadcap Approved and Mil-Spec welding services include:
- Aerospace Nadcap Accredited and Mil-Spec Fusion (GTAW) Welding
- Aerospace Nadcap Accredited and Mil-Spec Robotic (GTAW) Welding
- Aerospace Nadcap Accredited and Mil-Spec Resistance (Spot) Welding
- Aerospace Nadcap Accredited and Mil-Spec Electron Beam Welding (EBW)
- Aerospace Nadcap Accredited and Mil-Spec Laser Welding (LBW)
- Aerospace Nadcap Accredited and Mil-Spec Orbital Welding
- Aerospace Nadcap Accredited and Mil-Spec Micro-TIG Welding
- Stress Relieving (including Heat Treat Furnace with Argon Atmosphere)
- Fabricating – Bending/Rolling/Forming
Advance Welding’s metal joining expertise includes welding on common and specialty metals that include:
Carbon and Alloy Steels (Ex.: A36, 1018, 1020)
Heat Treatable Alloy Steels (Ex.: 4130, 4140)
Stainless Steel (Ex.: 304, 316, 410)
Precipitation Hardenable Stainless Steel (Ex.: 13-8Mo, 15-5PH, 17-4PH)
Nickel and Nickel-Based Alloys (Ex.: Monel 400, Inconel 625, Hastelloy X)
Precipitation Hardening Nickel & Nickel-Based Alloys (Ex.: Monel K500, Rene 41, Inconel 718)
Non-Heat Treatable Aluminum Alloys (Ex.: 5052, 5083, 5086)
Heat Treatable Aluminum Alloys (Ex.: 355, 356, 6061)
Magnesium Alloys (Ex.: AZ31B, AZ91A)
Titanium Alloys (Ex.: Grade 2, 6Al4V)
Copper Alloys
Cobalt-Based Alloys (Overlay, Hardfacing)
Advance Welding has significant experience welding on these types of components:
Combustion Cases
Combustion Liners
High-Pressure Turbine (HPT) Cases
Low-Pressure Turbine (LPT) Cases
Aviation Ground Support Equipment
Aviation Bearing Seal Assemblies
Aviation Engine Handling Fixtures and Tooling
NAVSEA Ship Components
Ground-Based Turbine Components
Aircraft Engine Components
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SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION
Welding
Advance Welding
150 Brookdale Drive
Springfield, MA 01104
This certificate expiration is updated based on periodic audits. The current expiration date and scope of accreditation are listed at: www.eAuditNet.com – Online QML (Qualified Manufacturer Listing).
In recognition of the successful completion of the PRI evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this facility to perform the following:
AC7110 Rev F – Nadcap Audit Criteria for Welding/ Torch and Induction Brazing and Additive Manufacturing (This is required for all Welding / Torch and Induction Brazing and Additive Manufacturing audits)
AC7110/1 Rev H – Nadcap Audit Criteria for Brazing (Torch/Induction)
Baseline (All audits)
Supplement A – Torch (Additional requirements)
Supplement B – Induction (Additional requirements)
Supplement G – Processes using gas (Additional requirements)
Supplement H – Processes using Flux – (Additional requirements)
AC7110/3 Rev H – Nadcap Audit Criteria for Electron Beam Welding
Baseline (All audits)
Supplement A – Filler Materials (Additional requirements)
Supplement C – Stress Relieve (Additional requirements)
AC7110/3S Rev E – Nadcap Supplemental Audit Criteria for Electron Beam
U10 GE Aviation
AC7110/4 Rev I – Nadcap Audit Criteria for Resistance Welding (Spot, Seam, Projection)
Baseline (All audits)
Spot Welding – sheet (identify if this process is used)
Supplement B – Shear Testing (Additional requirements)
Supplement F – Metallographic Evaluation of Resistance Welds (Qualification and / or Process Control) (Additional requirements)
AC7110/5 Rev I – Nadcap Audit Criteria for Fusion Welding
Baseline (All audits)
Supplement C – Automatic / Semi–automatic (Additional requirements)
Supplement D – Titanium (Additional requirements)
Supplement E – Casting Repair (Additional Requirements)
Supplement F – Filler Materials (Additional requirements)
Supplement G – Processes using Gas
Supplement H – Pre/Interpass Heat Treatment (Additional requirements)
Supplement I – Stress Relieve (Additional requirements)
Supplement J – Tack Welding (Additional requirements)
Supplement M – Orbital Welding (Additional requirements)
AC7110/5S Rev F – Nadcap Supplemental Audit Criteria for Fusion
U10 GE Aviation
AC7110/6 Rev H – Nadcap Audit Criteria for Laser Welding
Baseline (All audits)
Supplement A – Filler Materials (Additional requirements)
AC7110/6S Rev E – Nadcap Supplemental Audit Criteria for Laser Welding
U10 GE Aviation
AC7110/12 Rev F – Nadcap Audit Criteria for Welder/Welding Operator Qualification
Baseline (All audits)
AC7110/12S Rev H – Nadcap Supplemental Audit Criteria for Welder/Welding Operator Qualification
U10 GE Aviation
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Nadcap Certified Aerospace Welding Services
GTAW, Electron Beam Welding, Laser Welding per AWS D17.1, Cl. A, B, C
GTAW per MIL-STD-2219, Cl. A, B, C
GTAW per AMS-STD-2219, Cl. A, B, C
GTAW per NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278
GTAW per NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248
GTAW per MIL-W-22248
GTAW per AMS 2685
GTAW per AMS 2694
GTAW per CPW 24 (Pratt & Whitney Canada)
GTAW per HS191 (Hamilton Sundstrand-UTAS)
GTAW per PN05.15 (Hamilton Sundstrand-UTAS)
GTAW per P8TF3 (GE Aviation)
GTAW per P8TF11 (GE Aviation)
GTAW per P21TF6 (GE Aviation)
GTAW per WS33739 (Raytheon)
GTAW per A10458 (General Dynamics)
GTAW per 12479550 (General Dynamics)
GTAW per AWS D1.1
GTAW per AWS D1.2
GTAW per AWS D1.6
GTAW per ASME Sec. IX
Electron Beam Welding per PWA 16 (Pratt & Whitney)
Nadcap Certified Resistance Welding
Resistance Spot Welding per AMS-W-6858
Resistance Spot Welding per AMS-W-6858, Cl. B, C (General Dynamics)
Resistance Spot Welding per MIL-W-6858
Resistance Spot Welding per AWS D17.2
Resistance Spot Welding per AWS D17.2, Cl. B, C (Raytheon)
Certified Quality Systems
Nadcap
AS9100
ISO9001
FAA Repair Station
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified
ITAR (DDTC) registered
General Dynamics
Collins Aerospace (Hamilton Sundstrand) (UTAS)
Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney
GE Aviation
Parker Aerospace
Raytheon
Advance Welding is a precision aerospace welding and brazing industry leader. Our many customer approvals and qualifications are a testament to our broad range of capabilities and experience. We continue to adapt and expand our capacity and capability through updating our facility, adding leading-edge equipment and technology, and enriching our employee training with continuous improvement.
Advance Welding’s Aerospace Welding Approvals
Collins Aerospace
Advance Welding is a proud approved supplier of Nadcap Accredited Aerospace and Defense Welding and Brazing Services to Collins Aerospace (formerly UTC Aerospace Systems/Hamilton Sundstrand). An approved supplier since 1992, Advance Welding has partnered directly with Collins and indirectly through many machine shops throughout the United States.
Process: Aerospace GTAW
AMS 2685, Gr. B
AMS 2694
AMS-STD-2219
MIL-STD-2219
MIL-STD-2219, CL. B
MIL-STD-2219, Cl. C
AWS D17.1
MIL-STD-278
NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278, Cl. M-2, Cat. B
NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278, Cl. P-1
MIL-W-22248
HS191, Cl. 1A
HS191, Cl. 1B
HS191, Cl. 1C
HS191, Cl. 2A
HS191, Cl. 2B
HS191, Cl. 3
PN05.15
Process: Aerospace Resistance Welding
AMS-W-6858
MIL-W-6858
AWS D17.2
Process: Aerospace Brazing
MIL-B-7883
AWS C3.4
AWS C3.5
GE Aviation
Advance Welding has supported General Electric’s (GE) welding requirements since 1987. Approvals are for GTAW-MA (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding-Manual) and Electron Beam Welding.
Process Code: CF
P8TF3 – Gas Tungsten Arc, Gas Metal Arc and Plasma Arc Welding
P8TF11 – Gas Tungsten Arc, Gas Metal Arc and Plasma Arc Welding
P21TF6 – In-Process Welding of Castings
Process Code: CG
M50T1 – Welding and Allied Processes Specification
P8TF1 – Electron Beam Welding
P8TF5 – Electron Beam Fusion Welding
P8TF10 – Electron Beam Welding
Sikorsky-Lockheed Martin Company
Advance Welding is an approved supplier of Nadcap Accredited Aerospace and Defense Welding Services to Sikorsky-Lockheed Martin. Our approvals include: GTAW- Fusion Welding, EBW-Electron Beam Welding and Resistance Welding.
Process: Aerospace Welding
AWS D17.1, Cl. A, B, C
SS9213 (GTAW)
SS8759 (EBW)
Process: Aerospace Resistance Welding
AWS D17.2, Cl. B & C, Group 2
Parker Aerospace Group
Advance Welding is an approved process supplier of Nadcap Accredited Aerospace Welding Services to Parker Aerospace (Parker Hannifin Corp.).
Process: Aerospace Welding
AMS 2694
Triumph Group
Advance Welding is an approved supplier of Nadcap Accredited Aerospace Welding Services to Triumph Engine Control Systems. Our approval includes GTAW fusion welding.
Process: Aerospace Welding
AWS D17.1
Raytheon
Advance Welding is an approved supplier of Nadcap Accredited Aerospace and Defense Welding and Brazing Services to Raytheon. Our company history and proven ability to meet the high standards of quality, affordability and performance are a perfect fit for a successful partnership with Raytheon.
Process: Aerospace GTAW
AWS D17.1, Cl. A,B,C
WS33739
Process: Aerospace Resistance Welding
AWS D17.2, Cl. B & C
WS33739
Process: Aerospace Brazing
AWS C3.4
General Dynamics
Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS)
Mission Systems (MS)
Advance Welding is an approved supplier to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. Advance Welding has supported General Dynamics OTS’s metal joining requirements since 1998.
Process: Welding
AWS D1.1 Steel Structural Welding
AWS D1.2 Aluminum Structural Welding
AWS D1.6 Stainless Steel Structural Welding
AWS D17.1 Welding for Aerospace
MIL-STD-2219 Fusion Welding for Aerospace Requirements
12479550 Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code
A10458 Process for Fusion Welding
Process: Brazing
AWS A3.4 Torch Brazing
MIL-B-7883, Type 1 Torch Brazing
MIL-B-7883, Type III Induction Brazing
Process: Resistance Welding
AMS-W-6858, Group 2, Cl. B
AMS-W-6858, Group 2, Cl. C
Pratt & Whitney
Advance Welding is a qualified source authorized to perform work on P&W parts and programs.
Process: Electron Beam
PWA 16 – WELDING Arc, Gas, Electron Beam, Laser Beam & Inertia-Friction
Laboratory Control at Source (LCS) approved
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NAVSEA Welding Services
Process: Welding
S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 (MIL-STD-248)
S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 (MIL-STD-278)
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FAA Repair Station since 2010
Repair Station #X9WR118N
Limited Accessories
Limited Airframe
Limited Powerplant
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EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency)
US Approval Certificate # EASA.145.6739
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Nadcap
Advance Welding is accredited with merit for Nadcap Fusion Welding, Electron Beam Welding, Laser Welding, Resistance Welding, Torch and Induction Brazing. We have been Nadcap accredited since 2006.
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AS9100/ISO 9001
Advance Welding has established and maintains a quality management system for Welding, Brazing, Heat Treating, Metal Fabrication and Finishing for Various Industries. AS9100/ISO9001 approved since 2006.