Welding
Ryerson Advanced Processing provides certified welding services for complex metal assemblies, structural components, and production-scale fabrication programs. Whether your application demands MIG, TIG, or structural welding, our in-house welding capabilities are built to hold tight standards, delivering strong, consistent, inspection-ready welds across every job we run.
Welding Near You
Industrial Welding Built for Production-Scale Manufacturing
Our metal welding operations are structured around the realities of industrial manufacturing: tight tolerances, demanding material specifications, and zero tolerance for rework. We staff certified welders who work across a full range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, executing programs with the consistency and repeatability your supply chain depends on.
From single prototype assemblies to high-volume production runs, every weld is performed to print, inspected against specification, and held to the same quality standard, regardless of volume or complexity.
With more than 100 locations across North America, Ryerson provides the scale, capacity, and geographic reach manufacturers need for consistent and reliable part production.
Welding Processes & Capabilities
Our welding services cover a comprehensive range of processes to match the demands of your specific application, material, and production requirements:
MIG Welding (GMAW)
Gas Metal Arc Welding is our high-throughput process for structural and industrial applications. MIG welding delivers strong, consistent welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, making it the right choice for production runs where speed and weld quality need to coexist.
TIG Welding (GTAW)
For precision applications requiring exceptional weld appearance and metallurgical integrity, our TIG welding capabilities deliver. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding produces clean, low-spatter welds on thin-gauge materials, stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic alloys, ideal for visible welds, critical joints, or parts with strict surface finish requirements.
Structural Welding
Heavy structural fabrication demands more than just process, it demands certified expertise and verified procedure compliance. Our structural welding services support large-scale assemblies, load-bearing components, and complex weldments requiring multi-pass welds, pre-heat procedures, and full documentation.
Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
For heavy plate and outdoor or out-of-position welds, flux-core arc welding provides deep penetration and high deposition rates suited for structural steel, heavy fabrications, and applications requiring strong fill welds in challenging geometries.
Spot & Resistance Welding
For sheet metal assemblies and high-volume joining applications, resistance spot welding provides fast, repeatable fusion at specific joint points, minimizing heat distortion and maintaining dimensional accuracy across production runs.
Materials We Weld
Our welding team is experienced across a wide range of metals and alloys used in industrial fabrication:
- Carbon Steel (mild and structural grades)
- Stainless Steel (300 and 400 series)
- Aluminum (including 6061 and 5052)
- Galvanized and Coated Steel
- Alloy Steel and High-Strength Grades
- Specialty Metals and Engineered Alloys
As a division of Ryerson, one of North America’s largest metals distributors, we have preferred access to 70,000+ verified metals and alloys, ensuring material availability, traceability, and sourcing continuity for your welding program.
Integrated Fabrication: From Weld to Finished Part
Welding rarely happens in isolation. At Ryerson Advanced Processing, your welded assemblies move through a fully integrated manufacturing workflow, no vendor handoffs, no scheduling gaps, no quality unknowns:
- Plate & Sheet Laser Cutting
- Tube Laser Cutting
- Plasma & Oxyfuel Cutting
- CNC Machining
- Press Brake Forming & Plate Rolling
- Tube Bending
- Metal Stamping & Punching
- Assembly & Sub-Assembly
- Painting & Surface Finishing
- Quality Control & Dimensional Inspection
When cutting, forming, welding, and finishing all happen under one roof, lead times shrink, quality stays consistent, and your program stays on schedule.
Why Choose Ryerson for Welding Services
Certified Welders, Controlled Processes
Our welding team operates under documented welding procedure specifications (WPS) and welder qualification records (WQR). Every weld is traceable, every process is controlled, and every job is executed by operators who understand the difference between a weld that passes inspection and one that performs under load.
Full-Service Manufacturing, Not Just a Weld Shop
Unlike standalone welding companies, we offer end-to-end contract manufacturing. Your components arrive already cut, formed, and staged and leave as finished, inspected assemblies ready for your production line. That’s the difference between a weld shop and a true manufacturing partner.
Material Continuity from Raw Stock to Final Weld
Because we’re backed by Ryerson’s material network, the metal going into your weld is sourced, verified, and traceable from the start. No mystery certifications, no material substitutions, just the alloy your engineer specified, welded to print, every time.
Engineering Review Before the First Arc
Our engineering team evaluates your drawings and assembly files before production begins. We identify potential fit-up issues, assess joint design for weldability, and provide design-for-manufacturability input that reduces rework, improves consistency, and keeps your program on budget.
Scale Across North America
With more than 100 locations across North America, Ryerson Advanced Processing can align your welding program to the most efficient facility for your part and your geography, supporting faster turnaround, stronger supply continuity, and reliable delivery wherever your production is based.
Welding Services for Industrial Manufacturers
We partner with OEMs, large and mid-size manufacturers, industrial fabricators, and supply chain managers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Our welding programs are designed for high-value, production-scale engagements and complex assemblies that require a manufacturing partner who can weld, machine, finish, and deliver under one roof.
If your program involves multi-process fabrication, strict material traceability, or tight delivery windows, Ryerson Advanced Processing is equipped to handle it.
Request a Quote for Welding Services
Tell us about your welding project. Upload your job file, drawings, or assembly specifications and our team will review feasibility, confirm process fit, and reach out to coordinate next steps. From prototype weldments to full-scale production assemblies, we’re ready to build it right.
Frequently Asked Questions
What welding processes does Ryerson Advanced Processing offer?
We offer MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), structural welding, flux-core arc welding (FCAW), and resistance spot welding. Process selection is matched to your material type, joint design, application requirements, and production volume. Our engineering team will recommend the most appropriate process during the quoting stage.
What metals can you weld?
Our certified welders work across a wide range of metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized steel, alloy steel, and specialty metals and alloys. As part of the Ryerson network, we have preferred access to 70,000+ premium metals, ensuring verified material traceability and sourcing continuity for your welding program.
Can Ryerson Advanced Processing handle welding as part of a larger contract manufacturing program?
Yes. Welding at Ryerson Advanced Processing is fully integrated with our broader fabrication capabilities. Parts can move directly from laser cutting or forming into welding, then into machining, surface finishing, assembly, and final inspection all in-house, without the risk and delays of managing multiple suppliers. We serve as a single point of contact from raw metal to finished, inspection-ready assembly.
Location In-Focus
Norlen, part of the Ryerson Family of Companies, offers both manual and robotic capabilities to weld a wide variety of assemblies. AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) on staff AWS D1.1 and D1.3 compliant MIG/Aluminum/TIG/Resistant 8 axis MIG welding Robotic cells with integrated positioning systems 300 kg robotic resistant weld cell
Certification
D1.1
Certification
ASME
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