There’s nothing more frustrating than dealing with unexpected heavy equipment failures on the job. Mobile welding services have all the equipment and expertise required to tackle field repairs on just about any type of heavy equipment.
The field repair process follows several crucial steps. Contractors start by cutting and removing the damaged metal. Next, they prepare the joint for the addition of the new part. After welding on the new component, the contractors in Clearwater will clean everything up and leave the equipment and the job site in ready-to-use condition.
Stick welding, also known as shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), is the most common technique for performing field repairs. It involves forming welds using a flux-coated electrode, or rod. The rod allows the electric current to pass through and arc at the weld pool. As the electrodes melt, the flux coating produces gasses that shield the metal and prevent oxidation.
The reason stick welding is so popular for field repairs is that it requires only basic equipment. Welders will bring the stick welder, a rod holder, a ground clamp, rods, and safety equipment to the job site. All clients need to do is call to schedule repairs and clear some space around the equipment so the technicians can work.