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Welding Service | 3DSPRO

welding service

Our Welding Capabilities

Machines Operating

42

Process Features

Strong, Durable Joining

Typical Geometry

Welded Assemblies

Typical Applications

Frames, Chassis, Assemblies

sheet metal welding

Surface Finishing Solutions for Welded Parts

  • Anodizing
  • Anodizing
  • Bead Blasting
  • Bead Blasting
  • Electrocoating
  • Electrocoating
  • Electroplating
  • Electroplating
  • Polishing
  • Polishing
  • Powder Coating
  • Powder Coating
  • Sand Blasting
  • Sand Blasting
  • Tumbling
  • Tumbling
Before Surface Finishing
After Surface Finishing
what is welding
What is Welding?

Welding is a fabrication process that joins two or more metal components by applying heat, pressure, or a combination of both to form a permanent connection. Depending on the material, thickness, joint configuration, and application, different welding methods can be selected to achieve the required strength and appearance.

In sheet metal fabrication, welding is commonly used to join cut and bent components into complete assemblies.

what is welding
How does Welding work?

Welding joins metal components by creating a controlled weld between the parts. Here are the welding processes at 3DSPRO:

Process: Manufacturability check.
white_arrow_hollowImport the CAD file and review the part geometry and joint requirements.
white_arrow_hollowIdentify the material, thickness, joint type, and welding requirements.
white_arrow_hollowSelect the appropriate welding method and equipment.
white_arrow_hollowPrepare and position the components for welding.
white_arrow_hollowSecure the parts and align the welding joints.
white_arrow_hollowWelding machine operating.
white_arrow_hollowInspect the welds and remove welding spatter or surface imperfections if required.
white_arrow_hollowPerform grinding, deburring, or other secondary operations if required.
white_arrow_hollowSurface finishing (optional).
white_arrow_hollowQuality inspection.
white_arrow_hollowPacking and shipping.
how does welding work

Welding Applications

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Welded Bracket
sheet metal welded metal_2
Welded Bracket
sheet metal welded metal_3
Welded Bracket

Pros and Cons of Welding

welding advantages
Pros

1. Creates strong and permanent joints between metal components.

2. Suitable for assembling complex sheet metal structures and components.

3. Supports a variety of commonly used metals, including aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel.

4. Can be combined with laser cutting and metal bending to produce complete fabricated assemblies.

5. Suitable for prototypes, custom parts, and production applications.

welding disadvantages
Cons

1. Welding introduces heat that can cause distortion or changes to the surrounding material.

2. Welded areas may require grinding, deburring, or additional finishing.

3. Weld quality and appearance depend on material, joint preparation, welding method, and process control.

4. Some thin or heat-sensitive materials can be more challenging to weld.

5. Complex assemblies may require additional fixturing and multiple welding operations.

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