Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.

Superior Joining Technologies – Nadcap Accredited Precision Welding

Core Services & Expertise

Superior Joining Technologies specializes in precision welding, CNC machining, non-destructive testing, and laser cutting for aerospace, defense, medical, maritime, and nuclear industries. Established in 1992 in Machesney Park, Illinois, this AS9100-registered and Nadcap-accredited facility excels in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, micro-TIG welding, micro-laser welding, laser beam welding, resistance spot and seam welding, plus 3D multi-axis laser cutting.

Superior Joining Technologies serves original equipment on 17 commercial airplane programs and all space programs, providing precision joining techniques, complex high-precision 5-axis machining, and Nadcap non-destructive testing.

The company maintains FAA Repair Station certification, supporting aerospace customers with quick quotes, while-you-wait repairs, express shipping for one-day turnaround, and on-time deliveries backed by 30+ years of aerospace welding expertise.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Operating from 1260 Turret Drive in Machesney Park, Illinois, Superior Joining Technologies serves aerospace customers throughout North America with convenient access to Greater Rockford Area manufacturing community.

The facility houses complete precision welding operations including manual TIG welding stations, microscopic welding capabilities (both TIG and laser), automated seam welding systems, resistance welding equipment, plus full 5-axis and multi-axis CNC machining centers.

Superior Joining Technologies’ location enables rapid response to urgent aerospace requirements, with express shipping delivering repaired components within one day when needed.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Superior Joining Technologies holds AS9100 aerospace quality registration, Nadcap accreditation for fusion welding and non-destructive testing, FAA Repair Station certification, and ISO 9001 quality management certification.

The company’s Nadcap-registered welding processes ensure compliance with stringent aerospace specifications, while NDT fluorescent penetrant dye inspection and magnetic particle inspection detect flaws in metals, ceramics, and plastics per aerospace requirements.

Superior Joining Technologies serves aerospace customers requiring welding processes compliant with AWS D17.2 standards for resistance welding and precision TIG welding meeting tight tolerances demanded by aircraft manufacturers and US Military specifications.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Welding Services:

• • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG): Core competency producing clean, highly controllable precise welds with Nadcap registration

• • Microscopic Welding: Both TIG and laser micro-welding for soundly fused joints in complex assemblies

• • Laser Beam Welding: Precision welding meeting tight tolerances for aerospace and military applications

• • Nadcap Laser Beam Welding: Accredited LBW processes for critical aerospace components

• • Automated Seam Welding: TIG seam welding producing near-perfect linear welds with full penetration

• • Resistance Spot Welding: Sheet metal assembly and fastener welding compliant with AWS D17.2

Additional Services:

• • CNC Machining: Full 5-axis and multi-axis precision machining for high-quality aerospace parts

• • 3D Multi-Axis Laser Cutting: Complex geometry cutting with precision laser technology

• • Laser Marking: Mastered etching onto metal surfaces with virtually no raised surface

• • Non-Destructive Testing: Nadcap-accredited fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection

• • CMM Measuring: Coordinate measuring machine inspection for dimensional verification

• • Tool & Die Repair: Mold repair and maintenance services

• • Silver Brazing: High-temperature joining for specialized applications

Superior Joining Technologies works with diverse materials including aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, nylon, Hastelloy, Inconel, and Monel—critical alloys for aerospace applications requiring corrosion resistance, high-temperature performance, and strength-to-weight optimization.

The company’s microscopic welding capabilities address increasingly miniaturized aerospace components and complex assemblies where traditional welding proves inadequate.

Quick Facts:

• • Founded: 1992 (30+ years of precision welding excellence)

• • Location: Machesney Park, Illinois (Greater Rockford Area)

• • Certifications: AS9100, Nadcap (fusion welding & NDT), FAA Repair Station, ISO 9001

• • Employees: 11-50 skilled technicians and engineers

• • Programs Supported: 17 commercial airplane platforms, all space programs

• • Markets Served: Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Maritime, Nuclear, Industrial

Contact Details

Address: 1260 Turret Dr, Machesney Park, IL 61115, USA
Phone:  815 282 7581
Email: teresa@superiorjt.com
Website: www.superiorjt.com

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