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Friend Portable Welding

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Friend Portable Welding

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1 years of experience

Friends Portable Welding LLC - Expert Welding Services Across Iowa At Friends Portable Welding LLC, we provide a broad range of professional welding services and field repair solutions. Whether you're dealing with an emergency repair or need routine welding, our team is here to help. We proudly serve all areas across the state of Iowa with high-quality craftsmanship and reliable service. Our services include: -Commercial Welding -Residential Welding -Emergency Welding Repair -Agricultural Repair -Construction Equipment Repair -Hand Rails Installation -Pipe Fence Welding -Custom Fabrication -Farm Repair -Industrial Plant Work No job is too big or small for us. Whether you're a business owner, homeowner, or farmer, we provide the expertise and experience to get the job done right. Contact Us Today for a Quote or Any Questions! Email: [email protected] Phone: 641-373-5015 Thank you for choosing Friends Portable Welding LLC!

Friends Portable Welding LLC - Expert Welding Services Across Iowa At Friends Portable Welding LLC, we provide a broad range of professional welding services and field repair solutions. Whether you're dealing with an emergency repair or need routine welding, our team is here to help. We proudly serve all areas across the state of Iowa with high-quality craftsmanship and reliable service. Our services include: -Commercial Welding -Residential Welding -Emergency Welding Repair -Agricultural Repair -Construction Equipment Repair -Hand Rails Installation -Pipe Fence Welding -Custom Fabrication -Farm Repair -Industrial Plant Work No job is too big or small for us. Whether you're a business owner, homeowner, or farmer, we provide the expertise and experience to get the job done right. Contact Us Today for a Quote or Any Questions! Email: [email protected] Phone: 641-373-5015 Thank you for choosing Friends Portable Welding LLC!

Raw Metal Works

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Raw Metal Works

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13 years of experience

Here at Raw Metal Works, we specialize in custom metal fabrication project of any size. With our in-house powder coating we can offer a high durable coating for interior or exterior projects. Reach out to us at 641-895-2370 to meet with a project manager and discuss your metal fabrication project!

Here at Raw Metal Works, we specialize in custom metal fabrication project of any size. With our in-house powder coating we can offer a high durable coating for interior or exterior projects. Reach out to us at 641-895-2370 to meet with a project manager and discuss your metal fabrication project!

SCI Service & Repair

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SCI Service & Repair

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Experienced mechanic in the DSM metro area. Offering repairs to all make and model vehicles. Shop is located in Adel, but I also offer field service if needed. Shop labor rate is $95/hr, field service is $115. Also can do any type of welding/ fabricating, sand blasting and many additional services.

Experienced mechanic in the DSM metro area. Offering repairs to all make and model vehicles. Shop is located in Adel, but I also offer field service if needed. Shop labor rate is $95/hr, field service is $115. Also can do any type of welding/ fabricating, sand blasting and many additional services.

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Haan Services

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Here at Haan services we specialize in Snow removal ,tree work,landscaping,construction,hauling,handy man service. We want to make every effort to deliver the best service possible, at the lowest price possible without adding expenses and fees what we agree on upfront is what you pay. Please call our office today to schedule our free estimate at 515.490.7335 Ask about our review discount!

"They were kind, professional and their prices were very affordable! I will be using them from now on!"

Adam K on December 2021

Here at Haan services we specialize in Snow removal ,tree work,landscaping,construction,hauling,handy man service. We want to make every effort to deliver the best service possible, at the lowest price possible without adding expenses and fees what we agree on upfront is what you pay. Please call our office today to schedule our free estimate at 515.490.7335 Ask about our review discount!

"They were kind, professional and their prices were very affordable! I will be using them from now on!"

Adam K on December 2021

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Thunder Fence Company

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I can meet all your fencing needs big or small, residential or commercial. I have carpentry experience that I utilize in custom fence installs.

"Job was well done and contractor communicated well with me"

Jackie B on July 2025

I can meet all your fencing needs big or small, residential or commercial. I have carpentry experience that I utilize in custom fence installs.

"Job was well done and contractor communicated well with me"

Jackie B on July 2025

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Metal Fabrication and Restoration questions, answered by experts

Welders use a variety of methods in their trade. Different types of welding are better suited for different purposes and contexts. For example, stick welding is a versatile form suitable for most metals and alloys. The most common types of welding include:

  • Stick welding: $100–$1,000

  • Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding: $250 and up

  • Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding: $250 and up

  • Gas welding: $150 and up

  • Forge welding: $15–$25 per hour

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.

Common materials used include aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, and copper, each selected for their properties suited to specific repair needs.

Also called metal pressing, metal stamping involves placing a metal sheet into a stamping press to create a desired shape using custom tooling. Ideal for mass production, stamping creates coining, embossing, and flanging effects when shaping metal. Meanwhile, sheet metal fabrication is a more cost-effective option ideal for one-off or low-volume projects because it doesn't require custom tooling.

Corrugated metal has been pressed so that it has alternating ridges or grooves. Metal that has undergone this process becomes incredibly strong, with some of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any material. It's lightweight and has an increased surface area when compared to a flat sheet of metal. Both of these attributes contribute to its coveted strength. It's used for fencing because it's weather- and impact-resistant, rarely needs maintenance, and lasts many years—for a relatively low cost. 

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