Welder in Tampa, FL
This wasn't the dream as a kid. Driving a welding rig around and donning a giant helmet. Well, maybe it should have been. Welding has become so much more than the ability to bond metal elements together. We're rescuers, repairers, creators, builders, problem solvers, and trail blazers. In the Tampa Bay Area, we have residential and commercial welding clients. We work with individuals and companies too. Most places will tell you no job is too small, but we're happy to answer your questions in detail and explain what kind of process may be involved in adding a custom element to your bike, or reattaching a mailbox to your post. Although we can certainly accomplish any welding repair or metal fabrication service large or small, in some instances it may not be as cost effective as you think due to travel time, emergency service charges, or added materials. Before the job even begins, we'll talk through these details so you have a clear picture and can make the best decision based on your situation.
Some of the best parts of our job are that we help customers solve a problem, repair or adapt a valuable item, or create something entirely new. Sometimes we feel like magicians after fabricating a unique product out of odd hunks of metal. This magician metaphor actually holds more weight than first thought because we also wave welding wands and make new objects appear after a puff of smoke. But jokes aside, being able to admire a finished product at the end of a day is rewarding for us and can accompany a tremendous sense of accomplishment.
Another joy for us is that, unlike sitting in a cubicle, our welding job is different every day. The location, the challenges, and the achievements fluctuate with the requests. Besides constantly burning small holes in our clothing, one down side that we hear about welding is having to endure extreme temperatures. Thankfully when welding in West Central Florida, extreme cold is never an issue. This allows us to work a bit easier throughout the entire year. During the summer, our work continues and we just sweat it out. Whether you have an interior or exterior project, give us a call so we can understand your needs before we give you the opportunity to trust us.
Our commitment as your welding contractor
Whether we are given the privilege of working on a project from scratch or simply a minor repair for you, our goal is the same: wanting to exceed your expectations. We're confident that our deep experience in the welding industry allows us to complete all jobs with expert quality and reliability. We work with the intention of pleasing each client, getting the job done correctly the first time and planning for maximum durability. We understand that our customers won't be pleased if they have to call our welding truck or visit our welding shop again. No one wants be be a "repeat customer" because the job wasn't done right.
Sometimes clients may be in need of a quick fix which we can accommodate, however our preference is to spend the extra time so that the customer is not in the same position weeks later. Welders have the ability to take an item that is in need of replacement and make it usable again for a period of time. A fracture or crack can be mended but depending on the specifics, the item can be made more feeble than it was originally. Sometimes additional reinforcement can be applied to strengthen the metal but if your need is on the side of the interstate and not in a shop, the quick-fix method may be appropriate. We will discuss all of these intricacies with you so you understand the advantages and disadvantages in order to make the best decision based on your circumstances.
Moving to Tampa is a popular topic
Tampa has long been known for sunny weather, white sand beaches, and the perfect mix of an urban lifestyle with vacation vibes. As of late Tampa has been spotlighted for a slew of new reasons such as championship sports teams (hello back to back Bolts wins in addition to the first ever NFL team to host and win a Super Bowl in 2020), a rapidly growing population that is increasingly diverse, a booming real estate market, financial investment and the list goes on. With some estimates north of 100 people each day moving to the Tampa metro area it's no wonder expansion is happening in residential markets as well as small and big businesses.
High insurance prices, lagging annual wages, and threats of climate change don't appear to be enough to overshadow the benefits of living in a blossoming city. Hopefully the use of the term "blossoming" does not offend residents who have long called Tampa home. The city was established about a century and a half ago. However, when you examine the recent (and rapid) maturation of Tampa, it is fair to compare it to other medium-sized cities that have quickly expanded and attracted a swell of residents such as Austin, TX and Nashville, TN.
Tampa is made up of four counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando. These are listed in order of population size with Hillsborough county home to about 1.23 million people, ranging all the way down to 172,000 in Hernando. Pinellas county is West of Tampa Bay and likely rivals home prices in Hillsborough due to its proximity to the beach. All of these counties have become great destinations for families to land, with the latter two on the list being more affordable and less congested. Retirees are also keen on settling in some of Pasco's neighborhoods such as New Port Richey and Dade City.
If you or someone you know is looking for welding services in any of these areas, give us a call. Although the travel fee may be slightly higher if you are calling for mobile welding support outside of Tampa, we can provide current lead times and prices over the phone. We can also help you compare the cost of bringing the items into our welding shop in case that is a better option. We can't wait to hear from you!
Want to know a bit more about how welding works?
The most common methods are TIG welding, MIG welding, and Stick Welding. TIG welders use a tungsten electrode which does not melt like in other welding processes. When an electrode or filler material is melted during the weld, this is called a consumable electrode process. TIG welding is a non-consumable process. In this method, the tungsten electrode heats up and melts a small portion of the base metal on the object being welded. The intense heat is created by way of an electric arc that is formed between the base and the welder. In order to create a cyclical electric current, a work lead has to be attached to the base, work piece or the welding table that receives and sends the current back into the welding machine. Because the electrode is stable and doesn't melt, this is one of the most precise methods of welding and allows for the most control.
MIG welding uses a metal wire fed through a nozzle that emits a shielding gas which helps to protect the weld pool, and does so without leaving a slag coating. The gas used in this process has to be piped through the gun from a gas cylinder. This feature makes the MIG process a little more cumbersome, because the gas must always travel with the equipment plus it increases the cost, however it creates a cleaner weld. Because the electrode wire is melted and added to the finished product, MIG welding is a consumable process. MIG stands for metal inert gas and is really the same kind of process as TIG except that it is a consumable process, given the wire that becomes filler metal during the job.
Stick welding also called shielded metal arc welding is a consumable process because rods covered in a flux material are used, meaning they're melted into the finished weld. An electric current is sent through the stick. Both the base metal or work piece, and the melted rod are combined as they melt in order to join or seal the subject matter being welded. Filler metal is the term used to describe the rod that is added into the melted base. Back to that flux material which surrounds the metal rod; as that material burns, it creates a gas which helps to protect the molten metal from getting contaminated while also reducing the splatter that could occur from the hot metal. The stick or rod will shrink in length as you weld, so you're not always welding at a consistent distance from the work material but having gas created by the flux material is a nice feature that feels automatic and saves you having to manage an extra element. In most settings, if the job can be done with stick welding, this is usually the cheapest method but not always the prettiest or cleanest.
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