{"id":3282,"date":"2025-04-29T18:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T11:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/?p=3282"},"modified":"2025-04-29T16:40:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T09:40:09","slug":"steps-to-weld-a-container-based-on-the-american-welding-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/steps-to-weld-a-container-based-on-the-american-welding-society\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to Weld a Container, Based on the American Welding Society"},"content":{"rendered":"

The American Welding Society (AWS)<\/a> is a professional organization that sets standards, offers certifications, and supports education and research related to welding and joining technologies. <\/span><\/p>\n

It develops important codes and specifications for structural welding (steel and aluminum), shipbuilding, aerospace, pipeline, automotive, and manufacturing.<\/span><\/p>\n

AWS also offers internationally respected certifications for professionals like the Certified Welder (CW) that prove a welder\u2019s skills and knowledge in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Welding your container according to the AWS standards can be a major advantage for project success. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to build, modify, or repair your container, AWS certifications are highly respected and often required by clients for trust, safety, and code compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n

For a complete knowledge of the American Welding Society Standard on the container welding process, find out in this article!<\/span><\/p>\n

AWS for the Container Industry<\/b><\/h2>\n

When it comes to shipping containers, the relevant AWS certifications mainly focus on structural welding, inspection, and fabrication quality. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is because containers must be strong, weatherproof, and safe for heavy loads and rough transport.<\/span><\/p>\n

To weld a container, you will need workers with Certified Welder (CW) certification to verify their ability to weld according to specific procedures. <\/span><\/p>\n

With this certification, workers are eligible to weld container walls, floors, roofs, and door frames.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will also need to follow the AWS D1.1<\/a> Structural Welding Code, a welding rulebook, a standard code welders and inspectors follow when welding structural steel, and container steel falls into this category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Knowing and applying D1.1 is often required in container projects, especially if they\u2019re used for housing, offices, schools, and heavy shipping loads.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Weld a Shipping Container According to AWS Certification\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Weld a Shipping Container According to AWS Certification<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Understand the Container Material<\/b><\/h3>\n

Shipping containers are usually made of corten steel, which is durable, rust-resistant (forms a protective rust layer), and is slightly trickier to weld than mild steel. <\/span><\/p>\n

For this kind of steel, you need to preheat for thicker parts to avoid cracking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Know the Relevant AWS Standard<\/b><\/h3>\n

In welding a container, the AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code is the main rulebook. It covers:<\/span><\/p>\n