"Welding" on a quote can mean very different work. Before you request prices, decide which process suits the part, and send the information the welder needs. This short guide covers both for steel and aluminium parts made at our workshop in Dubai Industrial City.
MIG welding: the default for structural and general fabrication
MIG welding is the usual choice for frames, brackets, supports, platforms and other assemblies in mild steel, and it also welds stainless steel and aluminium. It is fast, suits thicker sections and longer seams, and works well with parts that are cut and bent in the same workshop, because the pieces arrive at the welding bay already prepared.
Laser welding: when distortion and a clean visible seam matter
Laser welding puts less heat into the part, so thin or visible components distort less and need less finishing of the seam. It suits fine, repeatable joints on sheet-metal parts, enclosures and visible architectural elements.
How to choose
Use MIG welding when strength on heavier sections and cost per metre of weld are the priority. Consider laser welding when appearance, low distortion or thin material decide. If you are not sure, send the drawing and say which surface is visible; we advise on the process.
What to send with your welding enquiry
- The drawing or model: PDF, DWG, DXF, STEP or IGES.
- Material and grade for each part, including thickness.
- Quantity, and whether it is a prototype, a one-off or a repeat run.
- Which welds are structural and which are cosmetic; mark visible faces.
- Weld requirements: any standard, inspection or certificate you need. State them at the start so they are priced from the first quote; do not assume a general tolerance.
- Finishing after welding (for example painting or coating) and the delivery site and date.
- Whether cutting and bending are also needed. Doing all steps in one workshop means one schedule and one party responsible.
Our management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
Send your drawings for a welding quote through our contact page. Read more about our MIG welding service. Related: bending and the fabrication overview.