Independent welding consultation that finds the real problem, defines what the job actually requires, and keeps you from buying more process, equipment, or complexity than you need.
10 AWS certificationsCurrent in titanium & stainless
The value
A better welding decision starts with the real problem.
Diagnose first. Specify second. Spend only where it matters.
ArcLight gives owners, shops, and technical teams an experienced, independent read on the job before money gets committed. We separate the must-haves from the nice-to-haves, identify the root cause, and recommend the simplest sound path forward—without a sales quota shaping the answer.
15+Years welding
AWS D17.1Certified aerospace welding
IndependentNo sales commission or upsell
What happens next
01Tell us the problem
Send the material, setup, and symptom through the form below.
02We diagnose and specify
An experienced, independent read on the real cause — not the symptom.
03You get a straight recommendation
Vendor-neutral and specific. Only what the job actually needs.
Consulting focus
Clarity before commitment.
Get an experienced technical opinion before you change a process, replace equipment, reject a part, or build the wrong fix.
No equipment sales • No preferred vendor • No inflated scope
01 / DIAG
Weld problem diagnosis
Trace defects, inconsistency, contamination, fit-up, distortion, or process drift back to the likely cause—not just the visible symptom.
02 / SPEC
Right-sized process & equipment
Define the amperage, torch setup, shielding, consumables, and equipment capability the work truly needs—nothing padded.
03 / REVIEW
Material & weldability review
Evaluate material, joint design, preparation, heat input, and shielding strategy before the first arc or the next rework.
04 / FLOW
Fixture & workflow review
Find practical improvements in fixturing, sequence, repeatability, throughput, and operator access.
05 / PRINT
Drawing & requirement review
Turn prints, notes, and performance requirements into a clear, workable plan for the floor.
06 / TRAIN
Training & implementation
Help welders and teams put the recommendation into practice with direct, production-minded instruction.
Materials & process
Specific enough to be useful.
Aerospace TIG experience informs practical recommendations for titanium and stainless, with grounded process support across carbon steel and aluminum.
TI
Titanium
Cleanliness, shielding, heat control, and deliberate gas coverage—including Pyrex or ceramic cup selection to suit the joint and access.
SS
Stainless steel
Process, purge, heat-input, and distortion guidance for clean, repeatable TIG work.
CS
Carbon steel
Practical process and joint recommendations for fabrication, tooling, and repair applications.
AL
Aluminum
Fit-up, cleaning, machine setup, and technique guidance for lightweight component work.
Why independent
Advice aligned to the job—not the sale.
Equipment vendors solve for what they sell. ArcLight solves for your actual requirement. The recommendation may be a different setup, a fixture change, better preparation, focused training—or confirmation that what you already own is enough.
Root-cause firstFix the problem behind the symptom
Requirement-ledSpecify only what the work demands
Vendor-neutralNo equipment sales or commissions
Shop-practicalRecommendations built to be used
Procedure developmentSound procedures, from qualification to production
Industry experience15+ years serving aerospace, industrial & automation
Common questions
Straight answers, up front.
What does a consultation cost?
It depends on the problem. Tell us what's going on and we'll give you a straight answer on scope and cost before any work starts — no surprise invoices.
Do you sell welding equipment?
No — and that's the point. With nothing to sell, the recommendation is shaped by your job, not a sales quota.
Will you come to our shop?
Yes. On-site across the St. Louis metro, remote anywhere else. Most engagements start with your photos, procedures, and a conversation.
What materials do you cover?
Titanium and stainless are the deep specialty. Carbon steel and aluminum are covered for process, procedure, and training work.
What if you can't help with our problem?
We'll tell you straight, and point you toward someone who can if we know one.
How do we start?
Fill out the form below with the material, setup, and symptom. We reply to every inquiry by email.
Start with the problem
Tell us what is not working—or what has to go right.
Share the material, current setup, symptom, constraint, and desired result. We will get back to you by email.
Based in St. Louis, Missouri — on-site across the metro area, remote anywhere else.
Diagnosis / specification / process review / training
