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April 01, 2015 | by : [Superior Joining Technologies, Inc.](https://www.superiorjt.com/current-news/author/superior-joining-technologies-inc) See how Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. (SJTI) was able to sidestep the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and [Micro GTAW](https://www.superiorjt.com/services/welding-services/gas-tungsten-arc-welding/micro-gtaw) processes with [Micro Laser Beam Welding (LBW)](https://www.superiorjt.com/services/nadcap-laser-beam-welding/micro-lbw) in the article written by [Eric Lundin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lundin-2039423b/)at Tube & Pipe Journal, ["Heat Where You Need It."](https://www.thefabricator.com/article/laserwelding/heat-it-where-you-need-it) The article shares how GTAW is notorious for side arcs which has the potential to damage features of a part, and how Micro LBW was the key to produce a precise, virtually perfect weld. This process can now be found as a part of SJTI's overall service offering. *[Tube & Pipe Journal,](https://www.thefabricator.com/publication/tpj) a publication from [The Fabricator](https://www.thefabricator.com/), was the first magazine dedicated to serving the metal tube and pipe industry.  Today, it is still the only North American publication specializing in tube and pipe and continues to be the most trusted source of information for this industry.* ## 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. 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