Welding is what some call a hot process that makes a job stick together nicely. By definition, it is a fabrication process used to join materials together, usually metals or thermoplastics, using heat to melt the materials and then allowing them to cool, a reaction known as fusion. It is a time-honored trade going back several millennia. The Greek historian Herodotus wrote in the 5th century B.C. that Glaucus of Chios singlehandedly invented iron welding. In the middle ages, advances in forge welding took place; metals were repeatedly heated and then hammered by blacksmiths until they joined together. Now it is one of the many processes to benefit from years of scientific development, and welding is a term that encompasses the joining process using several different power sources and applications. 

While gas welding, commonly called oxy, is the oldest, it is a most versatile and common process. The acetylene torch was invented in 1836, but not used practically until about 1900. It is still used in many cases for repair jobs and welding pipes and tubes, although it has lost some of its popularity in recent years with the expanded use of various types of arc welding. One of the most used forms is shielded metal arc welding. Some of the reasons for its popularity are that the equipment is both versatile and inexpensive, making the process ideal for both jobs in the field and shop work. Other, more specialized types include flux-cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc, and submerged arc. With more complex jobs, a wider variety of tools may be utilized by our welders to ensure a job is done right.

It is an important necessity to industrial, commercial, and agricultural projects. Many industries in Indianapolis can use metalworking services to increase production, fix minor problems, and reduce unnecessary physical stress on employees. From construction sites to mechanic shop equipment installation, cutting down metallic objects from demolition sites and disassembling heavy machinery, the array of industries that require welders is growing. It is often that metal equipment direct from the factory may require additional reinforcement in the form of brackets and steel caging, getting these issues taken care of is as easy as getting in touch with the professionals at Five Star Fab & Erectors. Our experts are well versed in the common industrial metals, including low carbon mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and alloys of copper, titanium, nickel, and more. 

When it comes to metalworking in Indianapolis and the surrounding area, Five Star Fab & Erectors can take care of your needs. From fabrication to welding, and pipefitting and construction, we have experts ready to tackle your job. We aim to exceed expectations, and there is none greater than our own. With over 25 years of quality workmanship under our belt, we are the ones to call when you need work done efficiently and properly the first time. Contact us today for a free estimate and to find out why we are the top-rated metal service in the region.