Welding

KNDS USA Welding Capabilities Include:

  • GMAW (MIG) welding, including Spray and Pulsed modes of transfer.

  • GTAW (TIG) welding, including Semi-Automatic, Hot-Wire TIG welding.

  • welding small, intricate parts as well as large parts weighing several tons.

  • welding many types of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, inconel, tool steel, aluminum, titanium, and others, including armor grades.

  • working with many forms of raw materials including various types of extrusions, castings, forgings, rolled plate, sheet, and other forms of material.

  • Purge Chamber (glovebox) for welding of reactive materials (Titanium, Zirconium).

  • utilizing high-purity gasses and various gas mixes to suit the material and design.

  • the development and qualification of Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) and performing Welder Performance Qualification (WPQR).

  • welding performed to these standards: AWS D1.1 (Steel), D1.2 (Aluminum), D1.3 (Thin Steel), D1.6 (Stainless Steel), D1.9 (Titanium), D17.1 (Aerospace), B2.1 (General Qualification), TE&QA 3030, and various MIL and customer certifications.

  • work performed by welders with more than 25 years of experience.