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
Why ArcLight
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 independent technical read before money is committed. We identify the root cause and recommend the simplest sound path forward. Nothing in the answer is shaped by a sales quota.
15+Years welding
AWS D17.1Certified aerospace welding
IndependentNo commission. No upsell.
How it works
01Tell us the problem
Describe the material, the setup, and the symptom.
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.
Engagements
Clarity before commitment.
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
Defects, inconsistency, contamination, fit-up, distortion, process drift. Traced to the likely cause, not just the visible symptom.
02 / SPEC
Right-sized process & equipment
Amperage, torch setup, shielding, consumables, equipment capability. Defined to what the work truly needs. Nothing padded.
03 / REVIEW
Material & weldability review
Material, joint design, preparation, heat input, shielding strategy. Evaluated before the first arc or the next rework.
Prints, notes, and performance requirements turned into a clear, workable plan for the floor.
06 / TRAIN
Training & implementation
Direct instruction that puts the recommendation into practice on your floor.
Welding procedures
A procedure you can actually weld to.
We write Welding Procedure Specifications that hold up on the shop floor and in front of an inspector. Code-compliant WPS development, qualification support, and repair of procedures that are failing audits or producing rejects.
Custom WPS developmentWritten to AWS D1.1, D1.6, D17.1, or ASME Section IX, matched to your material, joint, and process.
Qualification supportGuidance through PQR testing so the procedure qualifies the first time, not the third.
Procedure review and repairExisting WPS that will not pass audit or keeps producing defects, diagnosed and fixed.
A WPS that holds up.
Tell us the code, the material, and the joint. We will quote scope and turnaround before any work starts.
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 ArcLight
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 across aerospace, industrial, and fab shops
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
