Important Considerations When Choosing a Precision Welder

Posted by johnpreston on December 7th, 2016

Looking for a custom metals welding company to work with can be difficult because of the consistency and quality assurance needed. To ensure that your project runs smoothly and according to plan, it is important that you choose the right welding contractor that can meet your cone rolling or other fabrication requirements. There are a few factors to keep in mind during your search to help you make the right decision.

Experience

This goes for any kind of professional, but is particularly important when looking for a precision welder. You need someone with experience handling your specific kind of project. It is important to note that some welding companies only work certain sized projects, or specialize in specific industries. Find out if your metalworker has experience with your project type and weld class requirements, and ask to see welding samples, where possible.

Workforce

A custom welder’s workforce has a direct impact on the quality of workmanship you can expect. This goes doubly for highly specialized and sensitive tasks such as aerospace welding. A good fabricator should have a skilled, qualified and certified workforce for the job at hand. In addition, the workforce capacity should be large enough to complete the project on time, especially when short turnarounds are required. A fabricator with an inadequate workforce can have difficulty meeting deadlines.

Equipment

Fabrication and specifically precision welding require highly specialized, advanced or customized equipment to achieve the best quality result. A metalworker that invests appropriately in new equipment and technology is better able to guarantee quality, efficiency and consistency. Welding contractors with custom equipment understand the importance of meeting their customers’ unique challenges. These factors go a long way in ensuring a successful project.

Testing Capabilities

Your chosen precision welding contractor should offer a variety of testing options for your ease of mind, whether they are performed on-site or through a second-party resource.  These might include visual inspection, pressure testing, welding x-rays or a liquid penetrate test.  Ensuring that your circumferential welding project or any other welding work is sufficiently and adequately tested will allow you to be confident in the quality of your entire project.

Finally, be sure to read the estimate carefully to ensure that all the project specifications are adequately covered and that there are no additional or hidden costs that can have a major impact on the budget. Working with a good precision welder can make all the difference in running a successful and high-quality project for your business.

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