Welding Services
MIG, TIG AND STICK WELDING IN KANSAS CITY & BEYOND
If you’re searching for welding services, you need a shop that welds your part to print and gets it back to you on schedule. Lindsay Machine Works, Inc. offers MIG, TIG, and stick welding from its 35,000 sq. ft. facility in Independence, Missouri, for prototypes, custom work, production runs, and repair welding. Local customers can use pickup and delivery, and the team coordinates shipping for customers outside the Kansas City area.
Our highly skilled welders are proficient in working with steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, and excel in fabrication and repair across all types of projects and metals.
We pride ourselves on our flexibility, working to accommodate your schedule and ensuring that each job is completed with precision and delivered on time. Our dedication to superior customer service sets us apart, as we strive to exceed your expectations with every project. Partner with us for all your machining and welding needs, and experience the exceptional quality and service that Lindsay Machine Works provides.
Welding Services We Offer
Lindsay Machine Works offers three welding processes under one roof: MIG, TIG and stick. The team chooses the method based on the material type, thickness and project requirements, so a mixed-process assembly doesn’t have to move between vendors.
Fabrication Capabilities:
- CNC Press Brake: High Precision bending – 1/4″ Thick up to 4′ Wide
- Press Brake: 3/8” Thick up to 10’ Wide
- Plate Roller: 3/8” Thick up to 6.5’ Wide – Creates barrels or rings
- Angle/Tube Roller: For rolling rings of tubing, round stock or angle
- Shear: 1/4” Thick up to 12’ Wide for Mild Steel
Welding Capabilities:
- MIG welding (GMAW) – MIG welding, also called gas metal arc welding (GMAW) or MAG welding, is a common choice for steel frames, brackets, and production parts where speed and strong fusion matter.
- TIG welding (GTAW) – TIG welding, or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), uses a tungsten electrode and a separate filler rod that gives the welder close control over heat, which suits thin material, stainless steel, aluminum, and welds that stay visible on the finished part.
- Stick welding (SMAW) – Stick welding, also called shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) or manual metal arc welding, uses a flux-coated electrode. It’s a dependable process for heavy steel and repair work.
We also have plate cutting capabilities: Waterjet and CNC Plasma.
Which Metals Can You Weld?
Lindsay Machine Works offers full welding services for most metals, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum and copper. List the material and thickness on your drawing or quote request, and the team will confirm the right welding process before work starts.
Typical welding work at the shop includes:
- Steel fabrication and repair
- Stainless steel fabrication and repair
- Aluminum fabrication and repair
- Plate cutting
- Large industrial repair
- Custom metal signs (with a technical file provided)
Do You Handle Prototypes, Production Runs and Repairs?
Yes. Lindsay Machine Works handles prototype welding, one-off custom work, production runs and repair welding, all in the same shop.
For a new part, the team can work from your CAD files, engineered blueprints or even a hand-drawn sketch. For production welding, repeat parts follow the same print from the first piece to the last.
The shop minimum is $200 per project, so a single custom weldment and a full production run are both welcome.
How Do Repair Welding Jobs Work?
Repair welding starts with the damaged or worn part itself. Send it in, or send clear photos first, and the team will review the material, the damage and how the part is used before quoting the repair.
If a part is too far gone to repair, the shop can fabricate a new one from your drawing or replicate the existing part. That keeps your equipment running without waiting on a discontinued or back-ordered component.
How Does Welding Fit With Cutting, Forming and Machining?
Cutting, forming, rolling, welding and machining all happen in-house at Lindsay Machine Works. That keeps your parts moving and your lead times predictable, because nothing has to travel between vendors.
Blanks for weldments can be cut on the shop’s CNC plasma cutting table, its waterjets or its fiber laser. Parts can then be bent on press brakes, rolled into rings or barrels, and welded. If a weld area needs a finished surface or a tighter tolerance, secondary CNC milling or grinding is available in-house. See the full range of custom metal fabrication capabilities for forming equipment and sizes.
How Do You Check the Quality of Welded Parts?
Lindsay Machine Works inspects work in-house throughout every stage of the welding and fabrication process, so problems are caught before parts ship.
The quality control equipment sits in a temperature-controlled environment around the clock. Along with hand-held gauges, surface plates, calipers, micrometers and hardness testers, the shop uses a CNC vision and probe inspection system and a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to verify dimensions on finished parts.
Who Uses Lindsay Machine Works for Welding Services?
Engineers, purchasing managers and maintenance teams use Lindsay Machine Works when they need welded parts built to their specifications. Many are original equipment manufacturers who need OEM parts fabrication and manufacturing for their own products.
The shop’s welding and fabrication work supports industries such as:
- Construction Equipment
- Military Defense
- Energy & Utilities
- Food Processing
- Manufacturing & OEM Parts
- Printing & Packing
- Transportation
What if No Welding Services Near Me Can Handle My Part?
If the welding services near you can’t handle your material, size or quantity, you can ship the job to Lindsay Machine Works from anywhere in the United States. The team coordinates shipping for customers outside the Kansas City area and offers pickup and delivery for local customers.
Many buyers send work across state lines because one shop can cut, form, weld, machine and inspect the part. That means one quote, one purchase order and one shipment back to you instead of several vendors.
All welding is done in the shop. Lindsay Machine Works does not offer on-site installation or field fabrication, so plan to send the part or your drawings through our RFQ form.
What Should You Include in a Welding Quote Request?
The more detail you send up front, the faster and more accurate your welding quote will be. Most quote requests should include:
- A drawing or CAD file, or a clear photo if you don’t have a drawing
- The material and thickness of each part
- The quantity, and whether this is a one-time job or a repeat order
- Your required due date
- Any weld, finish or inspection requirements shown on the print
Turnaround depends on the size and complexity of your project. The team will give you a timeline and cost estimate before work starts, so you know what to expect from start to finish.
Request a Quote on Your Welding Project
Ready to get started? Send your drawing, CAD file or a photo of the part through the request for quote form, or give us a call. The team will review your material, quantity and timeline and get back to you with a quote.
