Military Vehicle Armor Welding Services — MIL-STD Certified Armor Fabrication

Full-service military armor welding and fabrication by AWS & MIL-STD certified welders. From cope cage assembly to hull armor repair — precision welding for mission-critical defense platforms.

Military vehicle armor welding process using MIL-STD certified techniques
Welders Certified
24
AWS D1.1 + MIL-STD-1685
Max Plate Thickness
200mm
Single-pass weld capacity
NDT Pass Rate
99.8%
First-pass inspection yield
Welding Processes
GMAW/FCAW+ SAW
GMAW / FCAW / SAW / GTAW

Gallery

Tank armor welding close up weld bead inspection
Precision Weld Bead on Armor Plate
Military armor fabrication welding shop floor
Armor Fabrication Shop Floor
Armor plate welding quality control NDT inspection
NDT Inspection in Progress

Overview

MIL-STD Certified Armor Welding for Military Vehicles

Dengtai provides full-service military vehicle armor welding backed by AWS D1.1, MIL-STD-1685, and ISO 3834-2 certifications. Our 24 certified armor welders specialize in welding military-grade armor steels including ARMOX 500, MIL-STD-1185 plate, Hardox, and proprietary ballistic alloys. From cope cage fabrication to complete hull armor assemblies, every weld is performed using qualified welding procedure specifications (WPS) and verified by independent NDT inspection.

Our facility spans 12,000 m2 with dedicated armor welding bays equipped with robotic GMAW/FCAW stations, submerged arc welding (SAW) for heavy plate, and precision GTAW for thin-gauge ballistic steels. We weld armor plate from 3 mm to 200 mm thickness using controlled low-hydrogen processes with preheat and interpass temperature monitoring. All welders recertify annually and maintain current credentials under NAVSEA and AWS 2.6 certification programs.

Quality assurance is integrated into every project. We follow a strict weld inspection protocol: 100% visual inspection per AWS D1.1 Table 6.1, plus magnetic particle testing (MT) on all fillet welds and ultrasonic testing (UT) on full-penetration groove welds. Our NDT lab is certified to MIL-STD-2035 and ISO 9712. Complete weld documentation including WPS, PQR, welder certifications, and NDT reports is delivered with every project.

Armor welding on military vehicle hull by certified welder

AWS D1.1 ISO 3834 MIL-STD

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

AR400 AR500 8-20mm steel 100-150mm spacing
Parameter Value
Welding Standards AWS D1.1, MIL-STD-1685, ISO 3834-2, NAVSEA 2.6
Armor Steel Grades ARMOX 400/500, Hardox 450/500, MIL-STD-1185, RHA, HHA
Plate Thickness Range 3 mm – 200 mm
Welding Processes GMAW (MIG), FCAW, SAW, GTAW (TIG), SMAW
Filler Metal ER70S-6, E71T-1, MIL-E-23765/2 class 1, austenitic stainless (309L)
NDT Capabilities Visual (VT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Ultrasonic (UT), Dye Penetrant (PT), Radiographic (RT)
Facility Size 12,000 m2 with 8 dedicated armor welding bays + robotic stations
Common Projects Cope cages, hull armor, turret panels, ballistic shields, slat armor, repair patches

Features

Features & Benefits

MIL-STD Certified Welding Procedures

All welding performed per qualified WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) certified to AWS D1.1 and MIL-STD-1685. Each weld procedure includes preheat, interpass, and post-weld heat treatment parameters documented and verified.

Certified Armor Welding Crew

24 AWS-certified welders with armor steel specialization. Annual recertification under NAVSEA and AWS 2.6. Average 12+ years experience in military vehicle armor fabrication.

Full NDT Quality Assurance

In-house NDT lab with Level II and Level III inspectors certified to ISO 9712. 100% inspection with VT, MT, UT, PT, and RT as required. Complete traceability with digital weld mapping.

Multi-Process Capability

GMAW (MIG), FCAW, SAW, GTAW (TIG), and SMAW processes available. Robotic welding stations for high-volume production. SAW for heavy plate up to 200 mm in single pass.

Complete Documentation Package

Every project includes WPS/PQR, welder certifications, material traceability (mill certificates), NDT reports, and dimensional inspection records. Full compliance with defense procurement documentation requirements.

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