Sunday, August 29, 2021

Heavy Machinery Repairs To Keep The World Turning! Croz Custom Metal Fab Welding

 











This was an interesting job at the Recycling Zone in Fairfield. The Main pin on the Baler snapped and launched the main cylinder through the exterior wall. It bent and fractured the 2” thick plate as it twisted out of the pin bore. As a temporary repair (until a replacement plate could be fabricated) I Air Arced out the crack, prepped, and rewelded the plate so they could safely continue operating the machine.

DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Thursday, August 26, 2021

When It Breaks In The Middle Of The Night - Croz 24-Hour Emergency Welding Service Is Here



IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

https://crozcustommetal.com/

Monday, August 23, 2021

Fusion Welding Schedule 10 304 Stainless Steel Requires Skill and Focus







One of my clients secured a larger shop and is in the process of moving his equipment to the new location. This doesn’t stop the need to stay on track on current projects. 

This job is over 4,000 ft. of various sizes of Schedule 10 304 stainless steel piping and fittings. Here I am doing 'Fusion Welding' where the joints are welded (fused) together without the use of adding filler rod. This requires carefully controlled conditions where the heat (amps) and speed (travel) must be in perfect balance to allow the arc to penetrate the two seams to form an internal bead without blowing a hole or causing the joint to suck back and become concave. A positioner helps to control the rotation speed. These are 2 ½” and 3” Tee fittings that get a 1 ½” threaded fitting attached to them.

As you can see, there is much to do here and a lot of focused, careful, and precise welding.


EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Friday, August 20, 2021

Stand Back! Hot Tap Welding Requires A Professional

 









This is job entailed what you call a Hot Tap (welding on a live line) at E.J. Gallo Glass in Modesto. I did welding on a live (in-service) Natural Gas line.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Repairing Equipment In The Field Requires Creative Welding Skills

 










A customer called me out to Concord CA to repair both the left and right bucket lift arms on a Bobcat T150 Skid Steer that were totally destroyed.

Images are before, during, and after repairs.

EXPERTISE:

  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533



Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676


Saturday, August 14, 2021

Welding Skills Brings Me A Fascinating Variety Of Jobs









This was a fascinating job for the San Jose Stormwater department. They have a lot of underground (30’-40’ below) stormwater separation screens to filter out the leaves, plastic, and silt from the stormwater going to the bay. From time to time, because of large debris and lack of maintenance, the screens get damaged and need to be repaired and/or replaced.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

I Love Welding! - Croz Custom Metal Fabrication Inc


Don Crossley says, "I love welding!" He's been at it for over 30 years and he comes to you in a sizable area of Northern California. He's based out of centrally located, Fairfield CA, and all you need do is give him a call at 707-580-4727 and he'll be right there!

Visit Don's website at CrozCustomMetal.com


IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Certified Rebar Welding In The Extreme - Croz Custom Metal Fabrication At Your Service





Several years ago, Urata & Sons Cement out of Rancho Cordova hired me to do some work at the WHHS Morris Hyman Critical Care Pavilion on Bart Way in Fremont. I was asked to weld 1,600  5/8” rebar to the third and fourth-floor decks prior to the concrete being poured. Whew! That's a lot of welds!

IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Welding In Stainless Steel Injection and Monitoring Ports On HVAC Coolant Lines










MB360 Water Line Injection and monitoring ports.

ANMAC Water Treatment Service, Inc. out of Simi Valley called me out to MB360 in San Francisco to Install 4ea. 1” Stainless Steel Injection and Monitoring ports on their HVAC coolant lines so they can keep the system balanced by adding chemicals. These fittings were installed on the fly without having to shut the system down.

EXPERTISE:

  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533



Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676