Broken metal,
welded back
to factory spec.

Drag the slider. That's an aluminum boat railing — cracked at the T-joint, re-welded with ER4043 filler, ground flush, and back in service. Three days, $185.

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Cracked aluminum boat railing before welding repair — fracture visible under harsh fluorescent shop light
Before
Fracture
Aluminum boat railing after professional TIG weld — bead ground flush, back in service
After

Bead Quality

Factory Grade

Material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Gauge
0.120″ Wall
Filler Alloy
ER4043
Joint Type
T-Joint Groove
Process
TIG / GTAW
Turnaround
3 Days
Job Cost
$185
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Four Bays.
One Shop.

Each process lives in its own station. Pick the bay that matches your metal — or let the matrix below decide.

Bay 01

TIG Bay

Where precision earns its keep

GTAWPremium
Thickness Range
0.040″ – 3/8″
Heat Input
Very Low
Ideal Materials
6061 Aluminum304/316 StainlessTitaniumChrome-Moly
Boat railings
Flush bead, no discoloration
Patio chair legs
Invisible repair on thin tube
Art brackets
Precision fit-up for commissions
Exhaust flanges
Leak-free on stainless

Bay 02

MIG Bay

Fast, strong, no-nonsense

GMAW
Thickness Range
1/8″ – 1″+
Heat Input
Medium–High
Ideal Materials
Mild SteelA36 StructuralHR/CR SheetGalv. (prep req.)
Trailer hitches
Full-pen groove for decade longevity
Gate frames
Structural fillet, full perimeter
Equipment brackets
One-off fab, same day
Truck bumpers
Heavy plate, no queue

Bay 03

Brazing Station

Low-heat joins that last

TORCH
Thickness Range
0.020″ – 1/4″
Heat Input
Low
Ideal Materials
CopperBrassCast IronSteel to Copper
Cast-iron cookware
Crack fill without re-pour
Copper plumbing
Gas-tight joint, no flux residue
Ornamental bronze
Color-matched filler on display work
HVAC line sets
Refrigerant-grade silver braze

Bay 04

Custom Fab Corner

Blueprint-to-part, no industrial queue

CUSTOM
Thickness Range
Project-dependent
Heat Input
Process-matched
Ideal Materials
Any weldable alloyPlate & tubeSquare / round HSSAngle & channel
Mounting brackets
CAD sketch to finished part
Shelving frames
Welded steel, powder-coat ready
Sculpture armatures
Artist commissions welcome
Fleet fab repairs
Multiple units, competitive rate

Which Method
For Your Metal?

Select your material. The matrix ranks each process by suitability — no guessing, no wasted calls.

Not Sure? → Quick Diagnosis
Recommended

Bay 02

MIG / GMAW

95%
ConfidenceHigh

Fast deposition, structural integrity, all-position capability on mild steel

Bay 01

TIG / GTAW

72%
ConfidenceModerate

Cleaner finish but slower; use for thin sheet or visible seams

Avoid if

Thick plate — slow and expensive

Bay 03

Brazing

28%
ConfidenceLow

Only if joining steel to copper or dissimilar metals

Avoid if

Structural loads — not rated for primary joints

Confidence scores based on material compatibility, heat distortion risk, and joint performance data

Every Before/After
Is a Receipt.

Real jobs. Real specs. Real people who needed something fixed and got it back stronger than it left the factory.

Jobs Completed
1,240+
Avg. Turnaround
2.8 Days
Repeat Clients
74%
Alloys Worked
18
Steel trailer hitch after MIG weld repair — full penetration groove weld on A36 plate
JOB-0241
CLOSED

Trailer Hitch Re-weld

Marcus D., Fleet Owner

Material
A36 Mild Steel
Process
MIG / GMAW
Thickness
1/2″ Plate
Turnaround
2 Days

"Full-pen groove, UT tested, back in service same week."

$220
Aluminum patio chair leg after TIG weld repair — invisible seam on thin-wall tube
JOB-0238
CLOSED

Patio Chair Frame

Laura H., Homeowner

Material
6061 Aluminum
Process
TIG / GTAW
Thickness
0.065″ Tube
Turnaround
1 Day

"Invisible repair. Client said it looked factory."

$95
Cast iron pan after nickel braze repair — crack filled, surface ground smooth, food-safe
JOB-0235
CLOSED

Cast Iron Skillet Repair

James T., Restaurant Owner

Material
Gray Cast Iron
Process
Nickel Braze
Thickness
3/8″ Wall
Turnaround
3 Days

"Pre-heated to 500°F. Crack filled clean. Back in kitchen."

$75
Custom welded steel shelf frame — square HSS, MIG welded, grind finish, powder-coat ready
JOB-0231
CLOSED

Custom Steel Shelf Frame

Rivera Architecture, Contractor

Material
1″ Square HSS
Process
MIG / Custom Fab
Thickness
11-ga Wall
Turnaround
5 Days

"Three-unit run. Delivered ahead of schedule."

$480
Stainless steel dock railing after TIG weld — passivated, mirror finish, marine grade
JOB-0228
CLOSED

Stainless Railing Splice

Harbor View Marina

Material
316 Stainless Steel
Process
TIG / GTAW
Thickness
0.120″ Tube
Turnaround
2 Days

"Back-purged for full penetration. Passivated post-weld."

$340
Custom steel and copper sculpture armature — TIG welded steel frame with brazed copper accents
JOB-0224
CLOSED

Sculpture Armature

Kenji M., Artist Commission

Material
Mixed: Steel & Copper
Process
TIG + Braze
Thickness
Variable
Turnaround
7 Days

"Multi-process join. Artist approved all seams on-site."

$620

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deserves a weld
worth keeping.

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Turnaround
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Response time
Under 4 hours
Guarantee
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