Fort Worth Industries That Rely on TIG Welding
Fort Worth's economy runs on aerospace, energy, and logistics. Each of these industries buys precision welded parts.
Aerospace and Defense
Fort Worth builds military fighter aircraft and helicopters, and a large base of suppliers supports them.
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Oil and Gas
The Barnett Shale natural gas field lies under Fort Worth and the counties around it.
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Industrial and Logistics Equipment
Plants and distribution centers around AllianceTexas need stainless frames, guards, and machine parts.
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Food and Beverage
Food, beverage, and brewing plants across Tarrant County need sanitary stainless welds.
View page →Aerospace and Defense Welding for Fort Worth
Fort Worth is one of the busiest aerospace towns in the country. Fighter jets, helicopters and military aircraft are built and maintained here, and NAS Fort Worth JRB sits on the west side. A deep base of machine shops and weld suppliers feeds those plants.
That work runs on AWS D17.1, AS9100 and ITAR rules. See our aerospace and defense welding page and our aerospace TIG welding service.
AWS D17.1 Class A, B and C Welds
The drawing sets the weld class, and the class sets the inspection rules. Read our AWS D17.1 guide.
ITAR Data Handling
Defense prints often carry export controls.
AS9100 Supplier Requirements
Primes and Tier 1s often require an AS9100 quality system.
Thin-Wall Ducting and Tube
Aerospace tube and ducting need low heat input to hold shape. We use pulse TIG, fixtures and argon purge. See preventing warpage in thin-gauge stainless.
A cattle drive mural in downtown Fort Worth. Today the city is also one of the country's major aerospace and defense centers.
Stainless and Industrial TIG Welding for Fort Worth Plants
Fort Worth also has food, packaging, rail and logistics plants. Our other services support them from the same Dallas shop.
Precision Stainless TIG Welding
Close-tolerance 304L and 316L parts. See precision stainless TIG welding.
Custom Stainless Fabrication
Frames, guards, tanks and enclosures to print. See custom stainless fabrication.
Sanitary Tube Welding
Purged, smooth tube welds for food and process lines. See sanitary tube welding.
Working With a Dallas Welding Shop From Fort Worth
Dallas and Fort Worth share one metro area and one supplier base. For most Fort Worth buyers, a Dallas shop is as practical as a local one.
A Short Drive on I-30
About 30 miles separates the two downtowns, so first article reviews and source inspections are a short trip.
Shared Outside Processing
Material suppliers, platers, heat treaters, and NDT labs serve both cities, so outside steps stay local.
Simple Part Moves
Parts can move by local courier, freight, or your own truck without long-haul crating.
One Metro, One Market
Lead times and labor costs track the same DFW market, which keeps quotes easy to compare.
The Fort Worth Stockyards, north of downtown. Fort Worth is about 30 miles west of Dallas on I-30.
Common TIG Welding Jobs From Fort Worth Plants
These are typical parts that Fort Worth manufacturers send out for TIG welding. See our aerospace TIG welding and precision stainless TIG services.
- Thin-wall stainless, nickel alloy, and titanium tube and duct assemblies
- Brackets, clips, and fittings for aircraft and rotorcraft
- Ground support equipment, test fixtures, and tooling
- Stainless machine guards, frames, and enclosures
- Sanitary tube spools for food and beverage lines
How to Get a TIG Welding Quote From Fort Worth
Quoting works the same whether your plant is across town or across the country. Use the steps below, or go straight to the request a quote form.
- Send your drawings or models with the revision, material, and quantity
- Call out the weld spec, such as AWS D17.1 Class A, B, or C, and any prime contractor spec
- Tell us the inspection, finish, and records you need, and your required date
- We review the drawing and ask any questions before we price it
- You get a written quote with price and lead time
Serving Fort Worth and Tarrant County
Our Dallas shop reaches Fort Worth on I-30 or SH-183 in under an hour in normal traffic. We serve suppliers around the I-820 loop, along I-35W and up the AllianceTexas corridor near Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
We also serve CentrePort near DFW Airport, the Meacham Airport area, and plants in Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Keller and Saginaw.
Service Area Around Fort Worth, TX
Nearby cities: Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Keller, Saginaw, Grapevine, Benbrook, Burleson, Weatherford.
Highways and industrial areas: I-30, I-35W, I-820 loop, SH-183 (Airport Freeway), SH-121, AllianceTexas corridor, Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, NAS Fort Worth JRB, CentrePort business park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a shop in Fort Worth?
Our main shop is in Dallas, about 30 miles east of downtown Fort Worth on I-30.
Can you pick up parts from Alliance or CentrePort?
Give us your address and dock hours when you request a quote.
Do you weld to AWS D17.1 for Fort Worth aerospace work?
Tell us the weld class on your drawing, and we will confirm the procedure and welder before we quote.
How do you handle ITAR drawings?
Do not email controlled data until we confirm how to receive it.
How far is Dallas from Fort Worth?
The two downtowns are about 30 miles apart on I-30. Most of the Fort Worth industrial areas, including the Alliance corridor to the north, are within an hour's drive of Dallas.
What is AWS D17.1 Class A?
Class A is the strictest weld class in AWS D17.1, used where a weld failure could cause loss of the aircraft or one of its major parts, or put people at risk. It has the tightest acceptance limits for discontinuities.
Is TIG welding used on aircraft tube and duct?
Yes. Thin-wall stainless, nickel alloy, and titanium tube and duct are commonly TIG welded, by hand or with orbital equipment, because TIG gives precise control of heat on thin walls.
