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AF Welding, LLC
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex is very conscientious about his work which is a rare find these days. He followed up with me, keep me posted about his progress and arrival times. The rail looks great!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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FiveStar Steel
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Willie was more than the professional we needed. As General Contractor's we often use these services to repair our wrought iron fences. Also, this contractor offers fabrication for metal and fence installation. We're continuing our relationship of services with this contractor for our properties large and small. Thanks Willie."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Esparza's Welding
4.9(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE WORK PERFORMED AT MY HOME BY ESPARZA WELDING. JUAN WAS VERY POLITE AND PROFESSIONAL. I DEFINITELY WOULD HAVE HIM BACK TO PERFORM OTHER PROJECTS IN MY HOME WHEN NECESSARY."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Vulcan Welding & Fabrication
5.0(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Vulcan welding & Fabrication\n strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.\n

Response time4 hrs
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TP Fabrication
5.0(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hello Im Thomas with TP Fabrication. We specialize in high-quality welding, fabrication, and maintenance services for industrial, construction, and farm clients.\nWhether you need custom fabrication, structural welding, or equipment repairs, we deliver durable, precise solutions tailored to your needs.Our services include:\nPrecision welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) Mobile and on-site repair. Custom metal fabrication availability with competitive pricing. With years of experience, we ensure top-notch craftsmanship to keep your operations running smoothly. Let us help with your next project!\nCould we schedule a quick call to discuss your needs?

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Welding questions, answered by experts

The best thing to cut metal pipe is a durable pipe cutter that is made for metal. You may want to measure the diameter of the pipes before purchasing a pipe cutter to ensure it will be able to cut your metal pipes. Opt for a heavy-duty option to cut through metal like steel or cast iron.

The cost to weld aluminum averages about $14 to $22 per pound. The type of metal factors into the overall cost of any welding project due to the cost of the materials and the expertise required to work with it. Some of the most common metals used by welders include:

  • Magnesium alloy: $7–$16 per pound

  • Low-carbon steel: $11–$12 per pound

  • Stainless steel: $13–$15 per pound

  • Copper/brass: $24–$29 per pound

  • Cast iron: $38–$79 per pound

  • Titanium: $60–$85 per pound

To maintain custom or fabricated metal structures and extend their lifespan and appearance, perform regular cleaning, apply rust prevention treatments, and use protective coatings.

Your typical household tools will not cut a metal pipe. To cut a metal pipe, you’d need more specialized tools like a pipe cutter or circular saw. Do not attempt to use these tools without taking proper safety precautions and wearing safety gear. It’s usually safer to let a pro cut a metal pipe, especially if you’re not confident in your skills with a heavy-duty saw.

This all depends on the tools you have on hand and whether you’re trying to cut a straight line or shapes. 

The best tool to use for straight lines is either a circular saw or table saw. When cutting shapes, a jigsaw will be the easiest and most precise tool to use. 

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