How long have you been in business?
A D B Contracting Ltd. o/a A D B Welding & Fabrication has been in business since September 2003.
Where are you located?
We are located in Leduc, Alberta. Our shop address is Bay #1, 6105-46 Street.
Where is your market?
We will gladly take jobs in our shop from anywhere. For portable work, we are willing to travel within Alberta, B.C.and Saskatchewan - subject to portable welding rates and travel time where applicable.
What are your hours of operation?
Our regular hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M until 4:40 P.M. We are willing operate outside those hours as jobs require or upon special request.
What is A D B Welding's Specialty?
Our specialty is our customer service. We deliver on time and for the price quoted. There are many shops that do welding, custom winch tractor rig ups, machining, sand blasting, painting and pressure cleaning but there is only one A D B Welding & Fabrication.
Do you work on Saturdays?
By appointment only. We can adjust our schedule to accommodate your needs. We often make repairs and modifications or installations for our commercial customers when they are not running production. Typically, that means doing the work on an evening or on a weekend. Our general manager lives only a mile from our facility. If you need to make special arrangements to pick something up or drop something off, then convenient arrangements can be made. Our normal working hours are 8-4:30 Monday through Friday.
Do you carry Public Liability Insurance?
Yes.
Do you only do welding on trucks?
No!
Aside from Custom Winch Tractor Rig-Ups, A D B Welding can do just about anything!
If it is made out of any type of metal we can fix it, make it, form it, and weld it. Our services are available in shop or at your location with our portable unit. Our industrial and manufacturing work includes: guardrails and safety railing, just to name a few. Sandblasting, Painting and installation of all components can also be provided.
Truly, no job is too large or too small.
Do you do custom work?
Yes!
Whether it is a Custom Winch Tractor Rig-Up or any other custom welding job, just tell us what you have in mind or provide us with the drawings and we can build it for you.
How much will this cost?
Again, we usually have to see an item before we can estimate what will be involved in a project. We are happy to give you an idea of what something might cost, but we rarely do it over the phone.
How long are your quotes valid for?
Once we price material costs and quote a job, our quotes are valid for 30 days. In order for the quoted price to be honored, the job must be scheduled and a deposit received if applicable.
What does it cost for a quote for my job?
There is no charge for a quote.
How long does it take for a quote?
Typically it will take 24 to 48 hours after receiving the necessary drawings/definition.
Do you quote by the job or by the hour?
Both.
We quote by the hour and by the job depending on the type of work it is.
When will I know how long it will take to complete my job and when will it be started?
After the quote is accepted, your job will be placed on our “weld schedule.” Your timing will depend on the availability of the particular machine required for your parts.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept certified cheques, money orders and payment via PayPal.
Do you accept credit cards?
We do accept credit cards via PayPal.
Do you do progress billings on large jobs?
On larger projects such as Custom Winch Tractor Rig-Ups, we will take initial deposits and then issue progress billings as work is completed.
Do you require deposits on jobs?
We do not require deposits on small jobs, however, we do require deposits on large jobs including Custom Winch Truck Rig-Ups.
What are your rates?
Rates are determined with a mix of part complexity, volume, machinery required and skill level needed. The best thing to do is to submit a request for a quote.
Is your shop CWB Certified?
YES!
Do you have an engineering department?
We do not have an engineering department, but we "think" with our customers.
I've got an idea of what I want to build but I cannot get it on paper. I'm not sure of the dimensions it needs to have. Can you help?
Yes.
We have made items for customers which started out as scribbles on a paper napkin. Many things, such as stair cases, require on-site measuring anyway. We often develop our own shop drawings as a result of a question and answer session with a customer.
We have years of experience in this industry. If we cannot immediately address your question, we will do a little research.
Bring us your idea, and we are happy to help get it on paper. Then we'll build it.
Do you have a standard rig-up package?
Yes.
We do have standard Winch Truck Rig-Up Packages, however, we will customize your job as you like, just let us know what you have in mind. All extras and add-ons are additional charges.
How do you select a winch model?
We will gladly help you select the winch most apppropriate for your job.
What types of metals do you weld?
Can you do aluminum welding?
Yes, we do custom aluminum welding as well as production aluminum welding and machining
Do you do all processes in house?
Can you do plastic welding?
Can this be fixed?
In most cases, we can perform an effective repair, but it depends on what the item is. Sometimes, the repair may cost more than the item is worth. Often we must examine the item prior to determining how an item can be repaired. We are happy to evaluate your needs and give you our advice.
Can this be welded?
We routinely weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. There are several alloys of each. Often we can easily determine what an object is made from,but sometimes it is more difficult. We can weld carbon steel to stainless steel, but we have not successfully welded aluminum to anything other than aluminum.
I need a piece of steel. Do you sell steel?
Yes. We stock a variety of sizes and types, and we sell by the pound. Often, customers can visualize what they want, but must see samples and examples to determine exactly what they are looking for. We are happy to let you look and choose.
Typical items which we stock are angle iron (2" x 2" x 1/4" for example), channel, assorted pipes, square and rectangular tubing, flat bar, plate and sheet steel, and some structural beams. Our most common sizes of sheets and plates are 16 gage (about 1/16" of an inch thick), 11 gage (about 1/8"), 1/4", and 3/8". Normally, these items come in four foot by eight foot sheets. We have a metal shear which can cut 1/4" thick and thinner sheets to size. Our hydraulic ironworker can shear up to 1/2" by 6" flat bar. Plates thicker than 1/4" must be flame cut or plasma cut.
We have some stainless steel and some aluminum.
We make frequent orders. If we do not stock the item which you want, or if we do not have the quantity you need, then we will order it for you. Typically, if we place an order before noon, then we receive it the next business day. Orders placed after mid-day are received two business days later.
Can you put a hole in this?
It depends on the material, the diameter of the hole, and the shape of the hole. We can mill slots, punch an assortment of shapes and diameters, flame cut or plasma cut large holes, and drill many types of materials.
I really need this right now. Can you do this right now?
We are happy to address time sensitive repairs or fabrication. We pledge to do our best to address your immediate need. We can respond to expensive break downs quickly, however we cannot take care of several emergencies all at once. Sometimes you might have to wait your turn.
Is there anything you cannot do?
There is that rare occasion when we have even surprised ourselves with what we have been able to accomplish. However, if there is some service we cannot provide for you, we are happy to help you find someone who can help you. We cannot provide every service for every need, but we do know a lot of people and businesses in this region who offer a broad variety of goods and services.
Can we hire you to travel to our location?
Yes!
A D B Welding & Fabrication is willing to travel anywhere in Aberta, B.C. or Saskatchewan, subject to portable rates and travel time where applicable.
Just Contact Us to check availability OR Click Here to Fill Out Our Portable Welding Request For Quote Form.
Do you do portable welding?
Yes.
A D B Welding & Fabrication is willing to travel within Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan.
All jobs will be subject to portable rates and travel time where applicable.
See our Portable Welding page for more information or Click Here to fill out a Portable Welding Request For Quote Form.
Do you have your own welding truck and equipment?
Yes!
We are fully equipped to come to you, just give us a call!
How can I get a quote on portable work?
Simple.
You can either give us a call directly to discuss the job you have in mind, or, simply fill out our online Portable Welding Request For Quote Form and we will get right back to you.
To fill out a Request For Quote for Portable Work - Click Here!
What is welding anyway?
Welding is the joining of two or more materials through heat or heat and pressure, forming a bond between them.
What is the most common form of welding?
The three most common welding processes are:
· Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), which uses a consumable wire electrode. GMAW is common in high-production manufacturing and construction
· Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), which uses a nonconsumable tungsten electrode to make high-precision welds. GTAW is common in the aerospace, nuclear, and food industries.
· Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), which uses flux-covered electrodes. Often called "stick" or "stick-electrode" welding, SMAW is a frequent choice for repair and occasional welding.
What is MIG Welding?
MIG stands for Metal Inert Gas welding, many times called Wire-feed.. Also referred as GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding). The "Metal" refers to the wire which is what is used to start the arc. It is shielded by inert gas and the feeding wire also acts as the filler rod. A semi-automatic process, it is fairly easy to learn and use.
What is TIG Welding?
TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas welding. Also called GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and Heliarc® which was Linde's trade name for the TIG process when it was introduced many years ago. The arc is started with a tungsten electrode shielded by inert gas and filler rod is fed into the weld puddle separately. A slower process than MIG, it produces a more precise weld and can be used at lower amperages for thinner metal and can be used on exotic metals. TIG does require quite a bit more time than MIG to learn. It is similar in technique to gas welding.
What is right for me, MIG or TIG?
For certain type of work TIG is required, like welding chrome moly for some racing organizations. Intricate work, like gunsmithing is also well suited to TIG. TIG is used by many auto restorers who prefer a more precise, perfect finish that requires little to no finish work. TIG is most similar to gas welding in technique, so if you've done oxy-fuel welding, TIG should be a natural transition.
MIG is required by law and by insurance companies in many localities for structural repair of automotive frames. MIG is also much easier to learn and faster to weld. For doing other types of welding, like sheet metal, it can be a matter of personal preference. For an auto body repair shop or a novice welder, a MIG is a good, practical all-around welder.
What is Plasma?
Plasma - The fourth state of matter following solid, liquid, and gas. Plasma is an ionized (electrified) form of gas. In plasma cutting, a gas such as Nitrogen is sent under pressure through the torch where it begins to swirl and is forced out a small orifice at which point it passes through an electric arc and the gas is ionized. The electricity "excites" the electrons of the gas atoms. Regular air contains enough nitrogen that it is used for most shop size plasma cutters. It results in a very quick, clean cut and imparts little heat into the base metal. Plasma is one step down from a laser.
What is an Inert Gas?
Inert gas - Used to shield the electric arc from outside contaminants and gases which may react with the weld. An inert chemical is one with a full outer shell of electrons which do not normally react with other substances. Inert gases include argon and helium. Some other non-inert gases are used for welding such as CO2.
What is a Plasma Torch?
A plasma torch has a small diameter nozzle through which high pressure gases are forced causing a spinning gas column, an electrical arc is ignited through the column, which ionizes some of the gas into plasma.
The plasma carries enough energy to rapidly melt steel, aluminum and other metals. The plasma torch is mounted onto a CNC machine causing the torch to move across a plate to cut complex shapes.
Plasma is recognized as the "fourth state of matter" (solid, liquid and gas being the other three) and was discovered in 1879 by Sir William Crookes, although quite rare on Earth, Plasma is surprisingly the most common phase of matter in the universe (by mass as well as volume) as all of the stars are made of plasma.
What is hardfacing?
Metal parts often fail their intended use not because they fracture, but because they wear, which causes them to lose dimension and functionality. Hardfacing, also known as hardsurfacing, is the application of buildup or wear-resistant weld metals to a part's surface by means of welding or joining.
What base metals can be hardfaced?
Carbon and low-alloy steels with carbon contents of less than 1 percent can be hardfaced. High-carbon alloys may require a special buffer layer.
The following base metals can be hardfaced:
· Stainless steels
· Manganese steels
· Cast irons and steels
· Nickel-base alloys
· Copper-base alloys
What is the most popular procedure used to apply hardfacing?
In order of popularity, the following procedures can be used:
· Flux cored arc welding (FCAW)
· Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
· Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
· Submerged arc welding (SAW)
· Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
· Oxyfuel welding (OFW) or oxyacetylene welding
· Plasma transferred arc welding, laser welding, thermal spray, and brazing
FCAW and GMAW may be interchangeable or the same in terms of popularity. However, the trend is toward use of semiautomatic and automatic welding procedures.
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