Welding, all types, for repair and fabrication in Reno

People searching for a welder near Reno usually have one of two jobs: something broke and needs to be joined again, or something has to be built. Both are welding work at 4812 Longley Ln, and both start with a look at the part, a drawing or a set of photos.

At a glance

• Welding, all types, as listed in our services
• Repair welds on cracks, breaks and worn areas
• Weld, then machine back to size in the same shop
• Fabricated assemblies from a drawing, a sample or an idea
• Free consultations and a prompt estimate

Repair welding: joining what broke

A repair weld starts with the question of why the part failed. A crack that began at a sharp corner, a bracket that was overloaded and a lug that was hit are three different jobs, and the joint is prepared differently for each. We look at the break, grind or groove the crack so the weld can reach the full depth, and rebuild the joint with filler that suits the base metal.

Cracks that cannot be seen clearly are checked first with Magnaflux, so the weld covers the whole crack and not just the part you can see. Cast parts have their own rules, covered on the cast iron welding page.

Weld, then machine: the reason one shop helps

Many repairs are not finished when the weld cools. A worn bore is built up with weld and then bored back to size. A bent or cracked flange is welded and faced flat again. A fabricated frame is welded and then milled where the bearings sit.

Doing both steps in one place means the person welding knows how much stock the machinist needs, and the machinist knows where the weld is. For a rebuilt surface you can compare the options in the guide on metal spray, sleeve or weld.

Fabrication: building from a drawing

New welded work is built from your specifications, drawings or samples, and we can help design the part if you only have an idea. Typical results are chutes, tanks, strainers and fixtures. The wider story is on the metal fabrication page.

Metal type changes the plan more than anything else. Mild and alloy steel, stainless steel and aluminum each need different filler, heat and cleaning, which is why the process pages for stainless and aluminum are separate.

What to send for a welding quote

A good quote starts with a clear picture of the job. Tell us what the part does, what metal it is if you know, and how it broke or what you need built.

Welding in any shop falls under the general safety rules for welding, cutting and brazing in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252, including fire prevention, ventilation and protective gear. That is the shop's responsibility and needs nothing from you.

1. Take photos of the whole part and close-ups of the break from two sides.
2. Note the metal if you know it, or what machine the part came from.
3. Add a drawing, a sketch or a measured size where you have one.
4. Send it with the quote request, or call (775) 359-5570 and talk it through.