Augello's Welding and Fabrication, LLC

At Augello’s Welding , we specialize in custom metal fabrication at the Lake of the Ozarks . If you can think it, we can build it. With over 16 years of welding and fabrication experience, we are your one-stop shop for all things metal, including but not limited to aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper, castings, etc. If you have a cool metal project just waiting to be created, here are the steps we go through for metal fabrication. 1. Talk About Your Plans This is the most important part of your custom fabricated project at the Lake of the Ozarks . We’ll talk about all of the details that make up your piece. While we work on customer fabricated items for the industrial field, we also specialize in small projects for personal use. We have a very wide range of fabrication capabilities and look forward to talking with you about your next piece. 2. Draw Them Up While we may start with rough sketches, we can also provide additional markups with measurements. It’s important t...

Have you ever wondered how many different types of welds there are? What makes them unique, what skills and tools are required to make them? Whether you're a budding welder or just a really curious person, here are some fun things to know about different weld types and what they are used on. Ark Weld This type of weld uses an electric arc between and electrode and the base material to melt the metals at the welding point. Either a direct or alternating current can be used, as well as a consumable or non-consumable electrode. Heliark Weld this process uses a tungsten electrode arc and helium as a shielding gas. It is more often referred to as tungsten inert gas welding (TIG). The American Welding Society’s official term is gas tungsten art welding (GTAW). Submerged Ark Weld This type of weld is also known as SAW. It involves the formation of an arc between a continuously fed wire and the workpiece. A shielding gas in not required because a blanket of powdered flux crea...

At Augello’s Welding , we specialize in Pontoon and Tritoon repair. We have a deep knowledge of and experience with welding aluminum and cast aluminum. There are special techniques and procedures that we have developed through our 16+ years of experience to locate cracks, repairs them, and reinforce them so that they don't break again. We offer a powerful solution for those looking for boat welding at the Lake of the Ozarks . Here are a few things that we can repair and what you need to know about them. Pontoon Repair Services at the Lake of the Ozarks Pontoon Pressure Testing When you suspect a leak in your pontoon, it’s time to do a pressure test. This will ensure the presence of a leak if you do have one. From here, I'll locate the leak and get to work fixing it. If you need a pontoon pressure test at the Lake of the Ozarks , Augello’s Welding is the place to go! Tube Repair and Reinforcement After many hours logged on the water, or sometimes from damage, your pon...

Have you ever caught a glimpse of metal handrails? They are unique, creative, subtle, or even magnificent. There are no limits when it comes to the creativity that can be incorporated into a metal staircase, whether that’s the railing or the entire structure. Here are a few things that your local Lake of the Ozarks welder wants you to know about metal staircases, and how I can help! They Are Sturdy When you are thinking about the railings for your stairs, whether in your home or in a commercial setting - there is one key component, durability. You want to choose a material that is strong and will ensure the safety of those using it. Stainless steel is definitely one of the most durable materials and a very popular choice for railings. Stainless steel provides strength, and can even be a stronger choice than wood. Another advantage is that they are rustproof (especially when you powder coat them), with can make them ideal for outdoor railings. They Are Easy to Maintain When ...

Welding is all around us, from the cars we drive to the house we live in. Some welds are simple, others are more complex, and some even require welders to risk their lives.  From deep in the ocean to hundreds of feet in the air, and even in space, you can find some seriously extreme welding.  We put together a list of the 5 craziest and most unbelievable welding jobs. While you won't find us welding in space or underwater, you can find us working hard on difficult to repair items and custom fabrication at the Lake of the Ozarks .  Augello's Welding and Fabrication is your Lake of the Ozarks welding expert . 1. The Hoover Dam Source: mashable.com The Hoover Dam is one of the most famous construction projects in history. Construction began in 1931 when the Great Depression was in full swing, so thousands of workers flocked to the site with their families and camping in 120-degree heat in hopes of finding employment. The outlet pipes of the dam contain 44,000 tons...

While welding metal is most popular for fabrication, it's so much more than that - it is an art. Welding metal takes skill, precision, patience, and creativity. In many cases, welding takes nothing but sheets of metal and turns it into something beautiful and strong! Even more importantly, while welding is beneficial for its strength, it's also highly admired for its beauty. If you didn't realize this, we want to show you all of the reasons welding & metal can be considered beautiful. Images On Steel This is one of our newest endeavors! We etch images into the steel, and we can do just about anything. There are many fun ways you can use this skill to create art and beauty in your home. Whether you choose an image from a special time like your wedding or choose to have an image that represents something you love, like a great view or a pet - we can help. This is only one way that metal can be turned into art. We don't use welds to create this art, we actually...

There are three terms in the welding world that often get confused: welding, soldering, and brazing. Despite which method you choose to use, the end result is the same - two or more pieces of metal joined together. As the experts in welding at the Lake of the Ozarks, we can do all three! Augello’s Welding and Fabrication is an expert in all welding processes with diverse capabilities and superior knowledge. Regardless of whether your project requires welding, soldering, or brazing, we can do it all. Welding  We talk a lot about welding here on the Augello’s Welding and Fabrication’s blog, but for good reason. Out of the three methods, welded joints are by far the strongest joints used. In fact, the welded portion of the joint is typically stronger than the base material. Wonder why the materials being welded always look red hot? It’s because they are! Welding also requires the hottest temperatures, soaring near 3800 degrees Celsius. In order to join the metals, the piec...

Welding is the process of joining two or more pieces of metal or other materials so that they act as a single piece.  It is a key industry in the US economy and an important part of most manufacturing and fabrication projects.  While welding is obviously a huge part of our life at Augello's Welding and Fabrication , it actually affects your everyday life, too.  Welding is an essential practice in over 50% of all American made products.  From motor vehicles to infrastructure, welding is all around you. Think about all of the welded products you encounter in one day... You wake up dry and comfortable because you are inside your perfectly constructed home that could not have been built without welding.  Your home is sturdy and built to last because of the strength of the welded joints used in its construction.  You're cool despite the heat outside because of your HVAC system, which also contains welded parts.  The phone you pick up from your n...

If you have a welding or fabrication project at the Lake of the Ozarks and you're thinking of doing it yourself, think again.  Hiring a professional welder at the Lake of the Ozark s is safer, more cost-effective, and ensures better quality than attempting to do it yourself.  Augello's Welding is your Lake of the Ozarks welding expert , and we are here to help you with all of your welding and fabrication needs. 1. Welding Equipment is Expensive. Chances are, you probably don't have welding equipment lying around in your garage or backyard shed.  Welding equipment is expensive to buy and can vary depending on the type of project you're working on.  Buying a welding machine for a single project would not be cost-effective and it would be a waste of time if you don't already have the necessary welding skills.  Renting a welding machine can also be expensive, and the quality of work will not be as good as that of an expert welder and may need repairs down ...

Custom fabrication is the art of cutting, shaping, and molding metal into a final product.  At Augello's Welding & Fabrication , we can provide design and production assistance to create exactly what you're envisioning.  We are your Lake of the Ozarks welder and place for all things custom. If you can think it, we can build it.  With over 14 years of welding and fabricating experience, we are your one-stop shop for all things metal.  We can work with aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, castings, and more.  Our services include structural steel, ornamental iron, decks, gates, stairs, spiral staircases, fencing, anti-ligature covers, parts manufacturing, and so much more. Custom Water Pump Holder Part of our expertise in custom fabrication at the Lake of the Ozarks includes our professional drafting services.  Do you need something fabricated but would like to see what your product will look like before it is complete?  With our dra...

You may know Augello's Welding and Fabrication for being the best welder at the Lake of the Ozarks , but did you know Bob Augello is also an artist?  His newest endeavor, Images on Stee l, is a collection of stunning works of art carved into raw steel.  These are one of a kind, handcrafted images that are carved into steel. Steel carvings are a new and exciting art form. Detailed and soulful images are carved into a piece of raw steel to create a stunning piece of art. The area that has been carved becomes highly reflective. This is a stark contrast to the surrounding dark and dull surface of the steel. The 2 different polarities create a binary effect of light versus dark. The image not only reacts with the surrounding surface but also with the light in the room. This gives the carving depth and the appearance of motion. Not only does the light create a 3rd dimension to the carving, but the reflective areas seem to change as you move about the carving. The ligh...

At Augello's Welding and Fabrication , we love our customers and they love us!  We take pride in our work and guarantee 100% satisfaction.  Augello's Welding is your Lake of the Ozarks welder and the place to go for all welding and repairs.  Because we specialize in hard to repair items, our customers are grateful for our expertise and professionalism.  Here are some things they had to say about us. "These guys do high-quality, great work. We had them create and install a railing for the interior of our home. It turned out great! Attention to detail and careful installation is rare around here but they've got it. Also were very good to keep cost low and work with us to stay within budget. They are super easy to work with. Very nice people. Enjoyed visiting the welding shop to see the railing being created. Turned out just like we wanted and better than I imagined! So glad to be able to give such nice people 5 stars. Thanks, Augello's!!"       ...