Aluminum Welding in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding specializes in TIG, stainless, and aluminum. Chris Monroe fixes aluminum floats, aluminum trailers, and cracked aluminum parts across DFW, 24/7, and he's often on site within an hour.
4.8 stars from 18 Google reviews
- 24/7Open every day
- 1 hourOften on site within
- TIGFor thin aluminum
- AWS D1.2Aluminum welding code
- $100–$250Per hour
- 15+ yearsChris Monroe, welding
Why an aluminum weld cracks or leaks again
Most failed aluminum repairs fail at the prep. Aluminum grows an oxide skin, and a weld laid over a crack that wasn't ground out won't fuse to the metal underneath.
Heat-treated 6061-T6, the alloy in many trailer frames, also loses strength right beside the weld. The Aluminum Design Manual lists 42 ksi unwelded and 24 ksi in the heat-affected zone, the band of metal the welding heat softened.
Signs the last aluminum repair didn't take
A sloppy-looking aluminum bead usually means the metal wasn't cleaned or the heat wasn't controlled. The Fabricator's aluminum repair column explains why a crack has to be ground out first.
- A crack running out from the edge of an old weld.
- Pinholes in the bead, left by oil, paint, moisture, or old oxide on the metal.
- A pontoon float that bubbles at a weld once it's back in the water.
Chris looks at your photos first. Text him the crack, the part, and what it carries, and he'll tell you what the repair needs before he drives out.
Aluminum welding questions, answered short
Not sure your part can be welded? Text a photo to (469) 679-4268 and Chris will tell you.
Is aluminum welding AC or DC?
AC, for TIG.AC, for TIG. The AC side of the arc breaks up aluminum's oxide skin so the weld can fuse. Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding runs TIG for thin aluminum, where heat control matters most.
Is it better to TIG or MIG weld aluminum?
It depends on the part.It depends on the part. TIG gives the most heat control on thin aluminum; MIG lays metal faster on thicker pieces. Wildseed welds with both, GTAW and GMAW, and Chris tells you which fits once he sees your photos.
Can you weld aluminum to steel?
No, not with an arc.No, not with an arc. Aluminum and steel won't fuse, and where they touch, the aluminum corrodes. Wildseed tells you that up front rather than lay a bead that won't hold.
Will JB Weld hold a crack in aluminum?
Not for long.Not for long on a part that flexes or carries weight. A weld fuses the metal; epoxy only sticks to its surface. Text Wildseed a photo, and Chris will tell you whether the crack can be welded.
Aluminum welded to AWS D1.2, the aluminum code
Chris is AWS certified and welds structural aluminum to AWS D1.2, the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for aluminum. A code sets how a joint is prepared, welded, and checked, so a repair on a trailer frame meets a written standard.
Chris Monroe has welded for 15+ years and founded Wildseed in 2018.
Wildseed is insured, and it guarantees the work it performs and stands behind it.
- Owner
- Chris Monroe
- Aluminum
- AWS D1.2
- Structural steel
- AWS D1.1 certified
- Pipe
- API 1104 certified
- Experience
- 15+ years welding
- Insurance
- Insured
We Specialize in TIG, Stainless & Aluminum.
Aluminum jobs Wildseed takes on
Wildseed welds aluminum with both TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW).
Pontoon floats
Wildseed fixes aluminum floats, the pontoon tubes a boat rides on. Text a photo of where the float cracked or bubbles.
Aluminum trailers
Cracks in aluminum trailer frames often start beside a weld, where the metal is weakest. A repair that stops short of the crack's ends can crack again there.
Cracked aluminum parts
A crack has to be ground out to clean metal before it's welded. Drilling a small hole at each end keeps the crack from running while it's welded.
Thin aluminum
TIG is the process for thin aluminum, because it gives the heat control thin metal needs before it burns through.
How an aluminum repair goes
Every aluminum job starts with your photos, then Chris.
Text the photo
Send the break, the part, and what it carries to (469) 679-4268.
Get the plan
Chris tells you what the repair needs and whether it's a weld job at all.
Chris drives to you
Wildseed is mobile and open 24/7, often on site within an hour.
Get it welded
Chris welds the trailer or part where it sits, so you don't haul it across DFW.
What customers say about Chris
None of these reviews is an aluminum job. They show how Chris handles a call.
Working a a car with my son and ran into an issue that needed welding skills. Called Wildseed, sent Chris some pictures and he was out that afternoon. We talked about the best approach to fix the issue and he went right at it. The work was fantastic, nicest guy you'd ever meet. Knowledgeable, focuses on quality and safety. Highly recommend Wildseed.
Chris came out within hours of calling to help us repair some busted up sheet metal on one of our CNC machines. He was super easy to work with and did a great job putting us back together again!
Highly recommend this company! Repaired a broken metal rod on my hand truck. He was available quickly, which was really important for me. Fair pricing, timely and efficient work, and a strong weld - what more can you ask for?
Aluminum welding FAQ
Can aluminum be welded on site?
Yes, where it sits.Yes. Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding is mobile, so Chris welds aluminum where the trailer or part sits, anywhere in Dallas-Fort Worth. He's open 24/7 and often on site within an hour.
Can you fix a leaking pontoon float?
Yes.Yes. Wildseed fixes aluminum floats. Text Chris a photo of where the float cracked or bubbles, and he'll tell you what the repair needs.
Can you weld 6061 aluminum?
Yes, with care.Yes, but the heat softens the metal beside the weld: 6061-T6 drops from 42 ksi to 24 ksi there (Aluminum Design Manual). Tell Wildseed what the part carries, and Chris will say whether a weld alone will hold it.
Is aluminum hard to weld?
Harder than steel.Harder than steel. The oxide skin has to come off, and oil, paint, or moisture leaves pinholes in the weld. Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding specializes in TIG, stainless, and aluminum.
Aluminum welding across Dallas-Fort Worth
Chris drives to aluminum jobs all over DFW, and other DFW towns are served too.
$100–$250per hour, 24/7
What aluminum welding costs
Wildseed's rate is $100 to $250 per hour. Text a photo first, and Chris can tell you what the aluminum job involves before he drives out.
- 24/7 open
- 1 hour often on site within
- Insured and the work guaranteed
Text Chris a photo of the aluminum part
(469) 679-4268Call or text day or night. Chris answers the phone himself.