AWS D1.6 Certification for Aerospace Welding and Fabrication
In today’s aerospace fabrication industry, AWS D1.6 certification is the industry standard for assuring high-quality, structurally sound and reliable welds on stainless steel components used in aircraft and aerospace applications. An AWS D1.6 aerospace welder is certified to be both highly skilled and consistent – essentially, it’s a guarantee that we are capable of achieving the precision welds necessary for modern aviation and spaceflight components while maintaining absolute repeatability every step of the way.
From fusion and resistance welding to spot welding and torch brazing, Snowline Engineering provides a wide range of welding services – all backed by the relevant AWS certifications. We previously discussed the AWS D17.1 welding standard for fusion welding projects. Below, we take a look at the AWS D1.6 structural welding code.
How Aerospace Manufacturers Employ the AWS D1.6 Structural Welding Code:
Establishing Strict Aerospace Quality Standards
Foremost, the AWS D1.6 welding standards are designed to facilitate quality and consistency in structural stainless steel welding. Aerospace components typically have to meet rigorous safety standards along with challenging performance requirements. AWS D1.6 aligns these needs with industry-wide standards and regulations, providing aerospace manufacturers with a baseline for compliance with FAA, NASA, and military requirements, or other regulatory standards.
Fabricating High-Strength, High-Performance Aerospace Parts
Specifically, stainless steel welding in aerospace requires precise control to prevent defects such as cracking, distortion, or contamination. Snowline’s AWS certified welders follow strict procedural guidelines, ensuring consistent and defect-free welds. Following AWS standards, we meet or exceed all requirements in structural strength and fatigue resistance.
Corrosion resistance is often crucial as well, especially for aerospace components that operate in harsh or extreme environments. AWS D1.6 ensures proper welding techniques to maintain the corrosion resistance of stainless steel to prevent rusting and other forms of corrosion.
Properly Utilizing Advanced Welding Techniques
AWS D1.6 certification covers various specialized welding processes like TIG welding and laser welding which are common throughout the aerospace sector. For example, there are included guidelines for properly controlling heat input and preventing intergranular corrosion, critical for aerospace-grade stainless steel materials. By carefully following AWS guidelines, our welders ensure customer parts are manufactured to the highest quality standards possible.
An AS9100D Certified American Aerospace Manufacturer
In addition to our AWS D1.6 welding certification, Snowline is an AS9100D certified aerospace manufacturer specializing in precision welding services. Additionally, our company is ISO 9001:2015 certified to further assure the quality of our products and processes. These certifications are crucial for customers seeking better consistency and guaranteed results from their contract manufacturer.
Located in Cameron Park, California, Snowline is backed by more than 55 years of quality-backed solutions, helping aircraft and spaceflight projects get off the ground since 1966.
