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With the increasingly demanding industrial needs, almost all sectors of activity depend more or less on welding; knowledge of the operation processes, capacity to read welding symbols from blueprints and advanced work skills are usually the main characteristics companies look for when hiring welders. But the most important issue is the way the employee safely manages to operate the welding machine. There are certain protective steps that need to be taken in order to make sure that the process is completed safely and efficiently. Here are a few tips that make welding a lot easier.
The place where the welding machine is located must be selected very carefully; the process must be carried on in a dry area where clean air circulates all the time. Such a measure is absolutely necessary since there are all sorts of chemical fumes that result from the technological process and they are highly risky for the operators’ health. In case open air access is not possible, the welding machine must have a special ventilation system installed in its very proximity, for the very same reasons that we have already stated. Furthermore, there should be no flammable substances anywhere nearby the welding machine: paints, solvents or other chemicals increase accident exposure.
The weld area needs to be cleaned prior to the application since any traces of paint, oil, rust or other impurities reduce the efficiency of the welding machine. The employee operating it must wear all the protective apparel required by the occasion: fireproof gloves, apron and a special helmet; all these prevent the exposure to radiation, sparks, spatters or fumes that result from the usage of the welding machine. Furthermore, all the settings of the welding machine need to be adjusted in accordance with the specificity of the metal that is going to be worked on; failure to do so could lead to burn outs or low arc penetration.
In case you have not made up your mind whether to buy or rent the welding machine, you can decide by setting a clear plan of action. The best way to do so is to answer a few simple questions related to the extent of the investment in relation with the expected results. For occasional welding processes, a rented welding machine is the most advantageous idea; you should only think about purchasing one in case the working time of the welding machine covers at least 60% of the activity period. Last but not least, a used welding machine should also do for someone who does not want to invest too much money in the business; second hand welding machines are usually very reliable due to the liability of the engine.
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any advice for a start up welding repair Business?i'm starting a welding repair buisness and need some expert opinions on the best way to start. i have a shop to do in house and a trailer for moble service.Also have a mig welder.Any advice would be greatly appreciated, i.e; where to focus advertising,whats reasonable rates,the do's and dont's etc.thanks so much!
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Esab are mixed up with the US Military Industrial Complex, there is more money to be made from ripping off the Tax payer than making good products for the buying public.
I have had an ESAB Waterjet for 8 years now and have several issues with the controls. I have spent countless hours on HOLD waiting for Service Rep to answer the phone only to be told they’d look into it and call me back. The calls never get returned. The machine is awesome however and very little problems with the mechanicals of the machine. As far as this video goes, they should have had two people with more personality make it along with a better script.
Contact your state contractor's licensing board.
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When you have a mobile shop you need to consider time on the road and your hourly rate.
Trip Charge + Hourly rate x amount of time on job = total job.
Many services start with a trip charge of $25.00-$50.00. I've paid a welder $25.00 per hour or by the piece. Piece work is more profitable if you are fast and good at your job. You can only weld so much in an hour.
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First of all it depends on what type of welding you do, like do you have portable self contained welders to do welding out on a job site or do you only do in-house (your place) welding.
Second it depends on what type of businesses are in your area like Farm Implement, Auto, Machine Shops.
Third to advertise it's either door to door or your local news paper, which can be expensive.
Unless you are extremely the best most weld only businesses fail. You have to have a niche. Hope this helps.
How bout The Tie that BINDS… lol j/k i don't know
Reasonable rates: Make sure you charge enough to cover all of your expenses such as consumables (rods, wire, grinding discs, etc.) fuel for the welder, travel expenses, and your pay. If you don't have a good feel for this, think of a couple common type repairs and call a couple of competitors. See what they tell you they would charge. Their rates are going to ultimately figure into your prices because you need to be competitive.
Advertising: Word of mouth, tell friends and family to tell people about your new business. Websites such as Craigslist where you can post your services. Get cards or flyers made and leave/post them at local businesses. Think about places people that need welding done might be… farm and feed stores, marinas, etc. As your business picks up, build from there.
Do's: Have good insurance protection. Service, service, service. Be where you are supposed to be when you say you are going to be there! You will not have a life while you are trying to get the business up and running, because it is all about being available at any time to help your customers. Get agreements in writing. Keep excellent records. You are a welder by trade, but record keeping can make or break your business.
Don't: Start the business in debt. Don't bite off more than you can chew, build the business slowly. Don't underestimate the value of your services.
Good Luck!
Thanks for posting this. It was very informative!
pfuzi!!!!
pfuzi!!!!
If their business is turning to producing junk like the MigMaster 203 I just purchased, buy Lincoln or Miller stock instead.
pfuzi!!!!
my husband is too! 20 years! Right now though he's gone back to school for a BA in chem…his neck wore out!
while reaching for that degree he's done work on the side for local companies when asked. It's just about getting your name out there and then asking for referrals. If this is something you want to turn into a business then yes inc. it and you'll sleep better at night. Louisiana is right now attracting welders like crazy from all over the country for the new natural gas shale they are mining there, they are building pipelines and from what I hear from my Father n Law on the ground there it's a boom town! This is in Spring Hill LA, so if your husband doesn't want to travel and be part of that…and wants to work on building a biz locally…
do the cards, do the slicks(fliers), do the local chamber of commerce to network. You should go out and visit 10 businesses per day in your area, deliver your card and explain you've just opened for full time work. Have a list of former companies he's worked for and his certifications and those "coupons" you know they have to do to get rated! All this on a nice letter head, and I've often tried to convince my husband to open a welding school because there is a need….so take a look at that too!
I've forwarded your question to him so I hope he can respond directly he's such a great welder! 15 years in the shipyards and then another 5 on the road as a journeyman welder, he's so excited about he Nuclear power plants and the work that could bring! …..
Good luck and much success!
try to talk to friends and ask them if they can help you out…
they may know some people who can help you with your business