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title: 3D Printing / Additive | Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.
description: The 3D printing process has proven to be valuable in producing unique work, prototyping, trays and containers to reduce risk of damage in handling.
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# 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing

## Rapid Prototyping

![3D Printing](https://www.superiorjt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Superior_February2019/Image/TS2_8578-SJTi.jpg?width=450&name=TS2_8578-SJTi.jpg)Our 3D printer has capacity up to 39.4" x 39.4" x 19.7"

The introduction of 3D Printing to our operation has improved our ability to more rapidly develop tooling and process new programs by aiding in the communication process with our customers and our crew internally. The 3D printing process has proven to be valuable in producing unique work holding trays and containers to reduce risk of damage in handling.

![3D Printed Fixtures](https://www.superiorjt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Superior_February2019/Image/IMG_1665.jpg?width=300&name=IMG_1665.jpg)Custom fixturing is quickly created  
 with our in-house 3D printer

 

 

 

![3D Printed Prototypes](https://www.superiorjt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Superior_February2019/Image/IMG_1666.jpg?width=300&name=IMG_1666.jpg)Visualization and proof of concept prototypes are quickly created with our in-house 3D printer

### People say...

[*"We have worked with SJTI for over 20 years and I can say with confidence that the technical support and quality work they provide has been an important part of our ability to grow our company. The staff is always willing to collaborate on the many challenges that come our way. They pay attention to details and deliveries are always on time. In today’s business world, it is enjoyable to have this kind of cooperation.”*

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- Janet Kaiser  
Century Metal Spinning Co.

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### People say...

[*"For over 15 years GE Aviation has come to expect quality results from everyone at Superior Joining, I can personally recall times when we had a situation where we had a line shut down or an aircraft on the ground, and the customer service and quality team at Superior came through meeting or many times exceeding expectations. To have someone local is very important to us, and although GE is one of the most well-recognized companies in the world, the execution demonstrated by Superior Joining over these past years has made them a crucial part of our success.”*

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- Brian Diamond  
GE Aviation Systems

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### People say...

[*“JC Milling has been using SJTI for many years and has not experienced any issues with their services. SJTI has an incredible history of delivering product to us on time, including one day turnarounds. Lastly, SJTI has been extremely helpful to us in developing pricing plans for our products.”*

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- Brad Arabia  
JC Milling, Inc.

](https://www.superiorjt.com/about-us/testimonials)

### People say...

[*“Superior Joining Technologies has a very responsive quoting department that is very detail oriented. Anytime I send a request for quote, I am contacted to discuss intent and design. Many companies are not as responsive or willing to take these types of steps.”*

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- Vanessa Merel  
Century Metal Spinning Co.

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### People say...

[*"Superior Joining Technologies can do just about anything I need with regards to fabrication, welding, and testing. They are always willing to go the extra mile when timing is critical. SJTI can get the job done quickly to keep our project on schedule. Thom and Theresa invest much time and effort in this community to prepare the next generation of manufacturing professionals for the challenges they will face as they enter the workforce.”*

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- Reg Gustafson  
Clinkenbeard, an M2M Company

](https://www.superiorjt.com/about-us/testimonials)

### People say...

[*“Superior Joining is a long-time vendor for our business, and has been demonstrating its ability to meet our quality expectations for many years. Superior Joining has demonstrated the ability to meet tight timelines, produce repeated quality and communicate issues that may arise. I would recommend Superior Joining for any business that takes quality seriously, as we do.”*

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- Dean Svarc  
JC Milling, Inc.

](https://www.superiorjt.com/about-us/testimonials)

### People say...

[*"I was very impressed with the professional and analytical approach to the project, the fast turnaround, and the quality of the joint itself. Our customer was very impressed with the quality of the welds." *

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- Dean DellaCecca  
DURAFLEX, Inc.

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### People say...

[*“We have an overall great working relationship with Superior Joining. They are responsive to our requirements, our orders are processed in a very timely manner, and are often completed ahead of schedule.”*

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- Bob Lueder  
Midwest Aero Support, Inc.

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### People say...

[*“The facility is clean and well organized. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They have also helped me load and unload the truck.”*

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- Sue Slothower  
Midwest Aero Support, Inc.

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### People say...

[*"SJTI has provided expertise and support for special processes in the areas of welding and NDT. This has been essential to MAS for responding to new business opportunities.”*

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- Lynn Breed  
Midwest Aero Support, Inc.

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### People say...

[*"Since meeting Thom and his staff at SJTI, there have been many improvements in our operations. They have presented us with cost effective solutions to my time consuming and difficult machining applications. These solutions have reduced our manufacturing process operations, improved our lead times and are a perfect fit up for my welders.  
 "The results have been amazing. Teaming up with SJTI has made us more efficient, saving us time and reducing our costs. I will continue to present them with tough applications as I know SJTI will offer the best solutions. ”*

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- John Punzel  
VNE Corporation

](https://www.superiorjt.com/about-us/testimonials)

## NADCAP and Industry Certifications for Welding and CNC Machining

- Superior Joining Technologies is a Woman-Owned Business.
- FAA Repair Station OP Spec (3SJR972Y) Certified for Welding, Fluorescent Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Inspection.
- UTC Aerospace Approved to AWS - Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications.
- United States / Canada Joint Certified [(certificate).](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/JCP%20Approval%20%20Letter.pdf)
- Smithers ISO 9001 [(certificate)](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/ISO%20Certificate%20Superior%20Joining.pdf) and AS9100 [(certificate) ](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/AS%20Certificate%20Superior%20Joining.pdf)
- Nadcap Accredited for Fluorescent Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Inspection [(certificate)](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/Certificate%20Nadcap%20(Aerospace)%20NonDestructive%20Testing%20audit%20%23%20237421%20(2).pdf), Fusion Welding, Laser Welding [(certificate)](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/Certificate-Nadcap-Aerospace-for-Welding.pdf)
- Woodward, Inc. Approved Supplier for NDT #3016777
- FAA Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Certified.
- Access to Foreign Trade Zone.
- ITAR Certified by the DDTC [(certificate)](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/ITAR%20Registration%20Letter%20M42686%20%20Exp%206-30-2025.pdf). 
- Military Critical Technical Data Agreement [(certificate).](https://www.superiorjt.com/hubfs/SUPERIOR%20JOINING%20TECHNOLOGIES%20INC-05ZR4-44273624-JEC.pdf)

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