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Cornhusker Welding

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Cornhusker Welding

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We are a welding and custom fabrication shop. We specialize in all metals. There is no job too big or small. We also have a service truck for onsite services out in the field

We are a welding and custom fabrication shop. We specialize in all metals. There is no job too big or small. We also have a service truck for onsite services out in the field


Risen Handyman services

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Risen Handyman services

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I am a small Business Owner-Operated With 12+ years of experience in the Omaha Metro and surrounding areas. I offer services in the following repairs: Locksmithing Basic Plumbing and fixtures Basic Electrical Screens Windows Gutters T.V./ Wall mounts Shelving Counter tops Cabinets LVP flooring, Painting Doors Woodworking Fabrication and design Project Management Property Maintenance Preventative Maintenance/Property inspections Unit turnovers and Make readies.

I am a small Business Owner-Operated With 12+ years of experience in the Omaha Metro and surrounding areas. I offer services in the following repairs: Locksmithing Basic Plumbing and fixtures Basic Electrical Screens Windows Gutters T.V./ Wall mounts Shelving Counter tops Cabinets LVP flooring, Painting Doors Woodworking Fabrication and design Project Management Property Maintenance Preventative Maintenance/Property inspections Unit turnovers and Make readies.


Stronghold Welding LLC

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Stronghold Welding LLC

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Metals and processes as follows: We specialize in stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminum MIG and TIG welding processes CNC Plasma Cutting Shop capabilities are as follows: 30x60' shop space Mobile capabilities OTC 400 MIG welder Lincoln Electric 210 mp multi process welder Lincoln Electric Squareqave TIG LDR Motion Systems CNC Plasma Table with hypertherm Plasma cutter. Rotary pipe attatchment for cnc pipe cutting applications HEM SAW metal cutting band saw Type of work we do: Outsourcing/custom fabrication and welding including mobile services. CNC plasma cutting (industrial parts, brackets, signs, etc) Backgrounds in Stainless steel food processing equiptment (food grade and non food grade) automotive aftermarket Custom jobs Repairs Custom trailer boxes, compartments, mounting weldments, etc Sheet metal welding (hoppers, bins, tanks, troughs) Certain pipe welding jobs Turn key Hunting Dog Boxes (carbon and aluminum) Frames, framework, square tube framing, etc. Hand rails Open to jobs in various industries. Company Objectives: Pursue excellence and build lasting relationships.

Metals and processes as follows: We specialize in stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminum MIG and TIG welding processes CNC Plasma Cutting Shop capabilities are as follows: 30x60' shop space Mobile capabilities OTC 400 MIG welder Lincoln Electric 210 mp multi process welder Lincoln Electric Squareqave TIG LDR Motion Systems CNC Plasma Table with hypertherm Plasma cutter. Rotary pipe attatchment for cnc pipe cutting applications HEM SAW metal cutting band saw Type of work we do: Outsourcing/custom fabrication and welding including mobile services. CNC plasma cutting (industrial parts, brackets, signs, etc) Backgrounds in Stainless steel food processing equiptment (food grade and non food grade) automotive aftermarket Custom jobs Repairs Custom trailer boxes, compartments, mounting weldments, etc Sheet metal welding (hoppers, bins, tanks, troughs) Certain pipe welding jobs Turn key Hunting Dog Boxes (carbon and aluminum) Frames, framework, square tube framing, etc. Hand rails Open to jobs in various industries. Company Objectives: Pursue excellence and build lasting relationships.



Perk & Company

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Perk & Company

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39 years of experience

Industrial maintenance materials, 1900 ++ products for roofing, parking lots, walls, floors, cleaners, chemicals, epoxy's, urethanes, tapes, caulks, for the do-it-yourself business or home owner.

Industrial maintenance materials, 1900 ++ products for roofing, parking lots, walls, floors, cleaners, chemicals, epoxy's, urethanes, tapes, caulks, for the do-it-yourself business or home owner.




BlackTopz Performance, LLC

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BlackTopz Performance, LLC

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BlackTopz LLC is an American based company dedicated to producing high-quality, 3-D printed materials and hydrographics. We have a team of highly-qualified engineers that specialize in manufacturing customized materials. Our mission statement is simple: Produce the highest quality 3-D printed products and hydrographics possible, and provide unrivaled customer satisfaction.

BlackTopz LLC is an American based company dedicated to producing high-quality, 3-D printed materials and hydrographics. We have a team of highly-qualified engineers that specialize in manufacturing customized materials. Our mission statement is simple: Produce the highest quality 3-D printed products and hydrographics possible, and provide unrivaled customer satisfaction.


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Veile Contracting Inc

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Veile Contracting Inc

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15 years of experience

Whether you are in the process of constructing a new home from the ground up or you need your company’s parking lot repaved, it is important to have a reliable contractor on your side. Luckily for Salem, IA and the surrounding areas, Veile Contracting Inc is here to provide contracting services. Through hard work, innovation, and a genuine concern for our clients, Veile Contracting Inc will continue to flourish as the Midwest's number one construction contracting service. For 3 years, Veile Contracting Inc has been dedicated to providing Salem, IA and the surrounding areas with construction contracting services that are sure to exceed your expectations. Our contracting services cover residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural clients. We are happy to offer senior discounts and warranties for your convenience. Our services are cost effective, yet of the highest quality.

Whether you are in the process of constructing a new home from the ground up or you need your company’s parking lot repaved, it is important to have a reliable contractor on your side. Luckily for Salem, IA and the surrounding areas, Veile Contracting Inc is here to provide contracting services. Through hard work, innovation, and a genuine concern for our clients, Veile Contracting Inc will continue to flourish as the Midwest's number one construction contracting service. For 3 years, Veile Contracting Inc has been dedicated to providing Salem, IA and the surrounding areas with construction contracting services that are sure to exceed your expectations. Our contracting services cover residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural clients. We are happy to offer senior discounts and warranties for your convenience. Our services are cost effective, yet of the highest quality.

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Metal Fabrication and Restoration questions, answered by experts

Metal casting involves creating a prototype and a mold into which metal is poured and allowed to cool and set up. Pieces are cast in molds, making the reproduction of many identical pieces more efficient for larger quantities. Metal fabrication involves creating pieces and welding them together into a larger project, involving more skilled manual labor than metal casting. Fabrication can be more cost-effective in smaller runs but can become less efficient for producing mass quantities of identical pieces.

Since water heaters are primarily made of metal, they’re commonly accepted by scrap yards and collectors. Don’t expect to fetch a high price, though—water heaters are mostly steel and aluminum, which aren’t high-value metals. Some components are made of more valuable metals, like brass and copper, but they’re a small portion of the heater and won’t affect the price much.

The best tool for cutting metal ducts depends on the duct's shape and thickness. For round ducts, a duct cutter provides accurate, clean cuts. Reciprocating saws equipped with metal-cutting blades are versatile and suitable for both round and rectangular ducts. They offer speed and precision, especially for thicker metal. 

Tin snips are handy for intricate cuts or smaller ducts. However, an angle grinder with a metal-cutting wheel is powerful and efficient for large or thick metal ducts. 

Welding is the process of using extreme heat—and, sometimes, pressure—to attach two pieces of metal. In contrast, metal fabrication is a more involved process that can include welding, sheet metal work, bending, and other forms of metal manipulation. Metal fabrication is a large-scale project that may or may not involve welding, while welding is more often a step in larger fabrication projects.

The average cost to hire a welder is about $300, with an average rate ranging from $65 to $125 per hour, depending on their experience and the project type and size. Aside from labor costs, some other charges you’ll need to pay include the cost of the welding material and the cost of the shielding gas that makes welding possible and safe. When you’re interviewing welders for your work, you can ask for an estimate based on your project specifics. In some simple cases, like welding gas lines or common welding projects, local welders may charge a flat hourly rate with add-ons if necessary.

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