Boat parts, trailers, ladders, truck bodies and custom aluminum work welded with the clean, controlled technique this metal demands.
Aluminum is light, strong and corrosion resistant, which is why it appears on boats, trailers, truck bodies, ladders and equipment. It is also unforgiving to weld: it conducts heat quickly, forms a tough oxide skin and can crack or burn through when treated like steel.
We weld aluminum with the process, filler alloy and shielding gas the base metal calls for, cleaning thoroughly before each weld. Cracked boat transoms, trailer frames, truck toolboxes, fuel and water tanks (once safely prepared), brackets and custom aluminum fabrication are all within reach.
Aluminum oxide melts at a much higher temperature than the metal beneath it, and oils cause porosity. We remove oxide and contaminants right before welding.
Aluminum spreads heat fast and distorts easily. We manage heat input, clamp carefully and sequence welds to keep parts flat.
Not all aluminum welds equally. Some alloys crack easily, and cast aluminum needs special handling. We identify the alloy and tell you honestly what is possible.
Aluminum in contact with steel or copper in a wet setting can corrode quickly. We use isolating washers, coatings or other details to prevent the metals from attacking each other.
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BeforeAfterTransoms, frames and fittings.
Repairs and custom builds.
Oxide and oils removed first.
Matched to the base metal.
Heat managed and parts clamped.
We identify what we are welding.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
SituationFleet and Work TrucksTrailers, truck beds, racks and hitches repaired at your yard, so vehicles spend less time out of service.Learn more 
SituationHomeowner ProjectsGates, railings, fences, fire pits and repairs around the house, handled in your driveway without a trip to…Learn more 
Metal guideAluminumLightweight and corrosion resistant: what makes aluminum special, which alloys weld well and where it is the best…Learn more Pick the metal, thickness and location and see which welding processes suit the job.
Tell us what is broken or what you want built and send photos if you can. We plan the visit so the truck arrives ready.
We see the work, ask about the metal and access and give you a clear written price.
We agree a day and an arrival window, and call when we are on the way.
Work zone cleared, fire watch in place, then careful welding in the right process for the metal.
Welds ground, primed and painted, and the area left clean.
We walk through the finished work with you and note anything to watch.
Often. We assess the alloy and the damage, and weld with a process and filler suited to marine aluminum. Corroded or thin hulls need careful evaluation.
It conducts heat quickly, forms a stubborn oxide skin and can burn through. It needs cleanliness, the right equipment and practice.
Sometimes. It depends on the alloy and condition. Cast parts are often brittle or oily, so we test and advise before welding.
Only after they are properly cleaned and made safe. We discuss the safety steps before touching any container that held fuel or chemicals.
Dissimilar metals in water form a galvanic cell, and the aluminum suffers. Isolation, coatings or different fasteners prevent it.
TIG WeldingPrecise, beautiful welds on thin stainless, aluminum, chromoly and exotic metals, where appearance and control matter most.Explore 
MIG WeldingFast, clean wire-feed welding for steel, stainless and aluminum, ideal for fabrication, repairs and production-style runs.Explore 
Trailer RepairFrames, tongues, axles mounts, fenders and decks on utility, car, equipment and cargo trailers repaired where they are…Explore 
Custom FabricationOne-of-a-kind steel and aluminum parts, frames, enclosures and structures cut, formed and welded to your drawing, sketch or…Explore Tell us about the job and we will call you back quickly.
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