AWS & ASME Certified GTAW and GMAW Welding
The foundation for Northern’s growth for the last 40 years is high quality welding. Our 50+ welders handle projects from 24GA stainless to 1″ Carbon – and everything in between.
Our Welding Skill Set
Heat and Distortion Control
Stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel behave very differently when welded. Our team’s experience allows us to hold extremely tight tolerances despite these challenges.
From Thin to Thick, from A36 Steel to AL6XN Stainless
It’s rare that a project is outside of our comfort zone. Material thicknesses from 0.020″ to 1″, and various materials and alloys of Stainless, Aluminum, and Carbon steel are all in our wheel house.
Cosmetic and Structural
Our certified welders don’t just “pass code.” Their welds must both be structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing.
Welding Capabilities
Material Examples
Stainless Alloys
- Austenitic – 304, 309, 316, 317, 321, 347
- Ferritic – 409, 430
- Duplex – 2205, 2003
- Super Alloy – 904, AL6XN, C22, C276
Aluminum Alloys
- 5XXX – 5052, 5083, 5086
- 6XXX – 6061, 6062, 6063, 6082
Carbon Steels
- Structural Steels – A36, A1018, A500, A572
- Sheet Steels – A1008, A1011, Corten
- Coated Steel – Aluminized, Galvanized
AWS and ASME Code Welding
Certified Welding Inspectors On Staff
A very large percentage of our projects now require AWS or ASME welding procedures (WPS). Most of our welders are certified in the basics – carbon steel and austenitic stainless steels – for both GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG). Our top 1/3 of welders are qualified in more difficult alloys such as aluminum alloys and high nickle stainless steels.
Advanced Welding Technology
Wire Feed TIG Welding
A cold wire feed TIG process provides fast deposit rates and lower filler metal costs. The mechanized process can improve weld quality in the hands of a skilled operator. Cold wire feed is often preferred over MIG welding on projects where high quality welds are required but for the speed and lower cost of GMAW welding.
Aerospace D17.2 Spot Welding
Aerospace spot welding requires exacting procedures and careful quality assurance. Northern has experience with spot welding and pull testing stainless steels up to 12GA in thickness.
Aluminum Welding Equipment
Northern has a substantial investment in welding equipment designed for Aluminum welding. For GMAW, push-pull guns address the wire feeding issues associated with aluminum, and give the operator precise control over the heat input to the part. For GTAW, new digital pulse TIG machines make welding aluminum almost as easy as carbon or stainless steel.
Who Uses Our Tube Laser Cutting Services?
Fabricators
Parts drop right into your fixtures or weld jigs
OEMs
Pre-cut kits for weld or bolt-together assemblies
Food & Sanitary
Critical applications requiring smooth, clean interiors.
Machine Builders
Bracketed frames with slot-tab alignment
Contract Manufacturers
Small run parts, ready for subassembly
Automotive
Large-scale ductwork, stacks, and housings for scrubber and air handling systems.
Ready to Get Started with
5-Axis Laser Cutting?
Whether you need one part, a full kit, or custom fabrication — our team will help you move fast and build smart.
Beyond Tube: Explore All Our Laser Capabilities
High-speed fiber and COâ‚‚ flat laser cutting for sheet, plate, and nested part jobs.
3D laser cutting for large diameter, formed parts, bevels, and complex geometries.
Laser welding allows full penetration welds with low heat input, perfect for stainless steel fabrication projects.
