NAVSEA Certified Welding Services at Custom Engineering
Custom Engineering Offers NAVSEA-Certified Welding Services.
Custom Engineering now offers NAVSEA-certified welding services, increasing its exposure to another critical industry working specifically under the stringent specifications of the US Navy. This new certification opens up trained and professional Custom Engineering welders to work on numerous projects, building, repairing, and maintaining the US Navy’s extensive fleet. Continue reading to learn more about the exact requirements laid out by the NAVSEA program, more specifics on MIL-STD-248 and MIL-STD-278 standards, and how Custom’s extensive history working on large-scale welding fabrication projects ensures their success in this new industry.
What Does NAVSEA-Certified Welding Mean?
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is solely responsible for the oversight of the design, purchasing, fabrication, and ongoing maintenance of the various ships, submarines, and systems for the US Navy. As part of its stringent control over the companies and personnel working on these vessels, the US Navy requires that anyone completing welding services be certified under their strict guidelines and become NAVSEA-certified. A NAVSEA certification, like the one maintained by Custom Engineering, signifies that the welding services at said company have been duly evaluated under specific requirements for proficient welding techniques, premium materials, and quality control procedures that align with NAVSEA.
MIL-STD-248 & MIL-STD-278 Welding
Underneath the broad NAVSEA certification are two additional US Navy standards that provide supplemental requirements for both welding procedures, MIL-STD-248 and MIL-STD-278. These two standardized requirements also cover performance requirements, fabrication protocols, and welding procedures.
- MIL-STD-248 | NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248: The MIL-STD-248 standard outlines the requirements for welding procedures, as well as additional qualifications for the welding professionals completing them. It ensures that all welding activities meet strict criteria based on the specific materials, joint configurations, and service conditions of the project. The standard also guides proper documentation and inspection protocols to verify that all procedures are followed correctly and consistently throughout the project duration.
- MIL-STD-278 | NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278: This standard governs the supplemental requirements for fabrication, welding, and post-fabrication inspection of any machinery, piping, and pressurized systems installed aboard U.S. Navy vessels. It includes detailed specifications for weld joint design, non-destructive testing methods, and the suitable acceptance criteria. MIL-STD-278 guarantees structural integrity and long-term performance of critical shipboard systems operating under demanding naval conditions.
Past Experience Supporting Future MIL-Spec Welding
Custom Engineering is no stranger to working on robust, large-scale weldments and projects that require impeccable accuracy and strong welds for considerable longevity in challenging applications. From working on skid plates for massive equipment, specialty hydraulic presses, and other industrial metal fabrication projects, Custom Engineering has the requisite experience to seamlessly transition to NAVSEA-certified welding projects for the United States Navy. The trained team, consisting of over thirty welding professionals and certified welding inspectors (CWI), understands the necessary materials and methods used on these marine vessel projects.
Contact For NAVSEA-Certified Welding
Custom Engineering has a long track record of success working on large-scale industrial weldments and looks to bring that experience to its NAVSEA-certified welding services. With decades of experience in the industrial metal fabrication sector, Custom Engineering looks to continue evolving its services and certifications to meet the changing needs of the United States Navy and other critical defense applications. Contact Custom Engineering today to learn more about our NAVSEA-certified welding services and other large-scale fabrication capabilities.
