Aluminum is light, corrosion-resistant, and everywhere in the Bluegrass — horse and livestock trailers hauling to Keeneland or the local sale barn, utility trailers, gates, equipment housings, water tanks, brackets, and outdoor fixtures. But aluminum is also one of the trickiest metals to weld. It conducts heat fast, forms a tough oxide layer that melts far hotter than the base metal underneath, and warps easily if the heat isn't controlled. That's why many general repair shops simply won't touch it.
We use the TIG (GTAW) process for aluminum, which gives the precise, controllable heat and clean results the metal demands. The result is a strong, neat weld instead of a burned-through, contaminated mess.
We regularly repair cracked and rusted-through aluminum trailer floors and fenders, damaged horse and livestock trailer frames, broken aluminum gates and fence panels, cracked equipment housings and brackets, water and fuel tank seams, aluminum railings, and custom fabrication for farms and homes. Around Woodford, Bourbon and Scott counties especially, horse farm owners count on clean aluminum repair to keep trailers road-ready for sale season.
Because aluminum is unforgiving, a botched repair often does more harm than the original damage — warping panels, contaminating the joint, or blowing through thin material. Farm owners, trailer haulers and equipment operators look for a welder who specializes in aluminum and uses TIG correctly. Doing it right the first time protects the value of the item and avoids repeat failures.
Aluminum pulls heat away quickly and forms an oxide skin that melts at a much higher temperature than the aluminum beneath it. Without proper technique and equipment, you get burn-through, warping, or a weak, dirty weld. TIG welding gives the control aluminum needs.
In most cases, yes — we repair cracked floors, fenders, frame members and gates on aluminum trailers. Send photos and a description through the quote form and we'll tell you whether it's a good candidate for repair.
Yes, our mobile rig brings TIG capability to your farm, driveway or shop. Some intricate fabrication may be better in a controlled setting, and we'll let you know if so.
Trailers, gates, tanks, brackets, housings, railings and custom fabrication are all common. If it's aluminum, ask us.
We aim for clean, consistent beads. On visible work like trailers and gates, appearance matters and we weld accordingly.
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This service is available throughout the Lexington metro and Bluegrass Region, including:
Trailers, gates, tanks or equipment — we'll come take a look and get it sorted.
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