Welding and assembly

Industrial welding of metal parts and assemblies

We produce MIG, MAG, TIG and spot-welded joints with specialist staff, controlling the assembly and preparing the part for its final finish.

MIG · MAG · TIG · Spot welding

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What is industrial welding?

Welding is the process that turns a set of loose parts into a single component. It is also where the final geometry of the assembly is decided: a badly located joint or a poorly planned welding sequence will distort the assembly even if every individual part was correct.

That is why we control the assembly stage: locating the parts, sequencing the joints and checking before final welding. Parts arrive at welding already cut and formed in the same plant, often with locating features prepared at laser cutting.

We have several processes available — MIG, MAG, TIG and spot welding — so we can match the material, the thickness and how demanding the finish needs to be.

Materials and thicknesses for industrial welding

Metals and sheet thicknesses we work with as standard. If your industrial project needs a material that is not in the table, say so in your enquiry and our engineering office will confirm whether we can handle it.

This service works with the same materials and thicknesses as the rest of the plant. The full table is on the Sheet metal laser cutting page.

CAD file formats accepted for quoting

  • DXF
  • DWG
  • STEP / STP
  • PDF
  • STL
  • IGS / IGES
  • PNG
  • JPG

With DXF, DWG or STEP we work straight from your file geometry: no need to redraw the part, and the quote comes back sooner.

We do more than check the drawing: we advise you on nesting (how the sheet is used) so you get the lowest possible price per part before anything is cut.

How our engineering office works

If you would rather not fill in the form, send the drawing straight to cata@catagermans.com.

Confidential handling. Your drawings are only used to prepare the technical assessment and are not shared with third parties. If you need a signed non-disclosure agreement, send it over.

Technical capabilities for industrial welding

Technical capabilities for industrial welding
Processes MIG, MAG, TIG and spot welding
Team Specialist welding staff
Scope From individual joints to complete welded assemblies
Preparation Parts cut and formed in the same plant

Applications and types of custom metal parts

  • Welded assemblies from sheet, tube and profile.
  • Custom metal structures and frames.
  • Stainless steel joints where the weld will be visible.
  • Reinforcements and brackets welded onto formed parts.
  • Assemblies that will later be polished or painted.

Sectors we manufacture for

We manufacture for industrial companies across very different sectors. These are some of the most common ones, but not the only ones: if yours is not listed, tell us about the part and we will confirm whether we can make it.

  • Automotive
  • Food industry (stainless steel)
  • Agricultural machinery
  • Construction
  • Steel structures
  • Energy
  • Street furniture

Why work with Catà Germans

Every process under one roof
Cutting, forming, machining, welding and finishing in the same plant. We handle the whole logistics side so you receive the parts palletised and protected at your own factory, anywhere in Catalonia and the surrounding area, on the agreed lead time.
In-house engineering office
We review the drawing before manufacturing and prepare production from CAD/CAM. If something does not add up, we ask you instead of interpreting it ourselves. And if what you have is a sketch or a question, we will help with that too: advice is part of the service.
From drawing to finished product
Some finishes, such as painting or zinc plating, are done with specialist workshops. We handle the coordination and deliver with our own fleet: a single order and a part ready to fit.
Raw material in stock
We keep sheet and tube permanently in stock, so many standard jobs can start without waiting for material.
Over 65 years of the trade
A family business founded in 1958, specialised in industrial subcontracting of metal parts. You deal directly with the people who make the part.

All metal manufacturing services

Frequently asked questions

01Industrial welding

Which welding processes do you use?

MIG, MAG, TIG and spot welding, carried out by specialist welders.

How do you choose the process for each part?

According to the material, the thickness and the finish required. TIG is the usual choice when the joint will be visible or the work is in stainless steel.

What does the service cover?

Anything from single joints to complete welded assemblies in sheet, tube and profile: custom structures and frames, reinforcements and brackets on formed parts, or assemblies that will later be polished or painted.

02Assembly and geometry

Why does assembly before welding matter so much?

Because welding is where the final geometry of the assembly is decided. A badly positioned joint or a poorly planned sequence distorts the assembly even when every part is correct. That is why we control positioning, the order of the joints and a check before finishing.

How does cutting in the same plant help?

Parts arrive at welding already cut and formed in the same plant, often with joints prepared at the laser cutting stage that locate the assembly before welding.

Can you machine the assembly after welding?

Yes. Welding first and then machining the dimensions that must be exact is a common order of work.

03Requirements and finish

Do you have qualified welding procedures?

If your project requires procedure or welder qualification, state it in your request and we will confirm it explicitly before starting.

Can you polish the weld so it cannot be seen?

Yes. Polishing is done in the same plant and is the usual step when the joint must be blended out on a visible part, especially in stainless steel.

Do you weld stainless steel with a visible finish?

Yes. Stainless steel joints with visible-finish requirements are routine in the workshop: we combine the right process, usually TIG, with polishing afterwards.

04Other welding processes

When is laser welding the better choice?

When distortion is a problem, as with thin sheet, long parts or tight dimensions, or when the joint is visible and a clean bead matters.

And robotic welding?

For industrial production runs and recurring orders, where the same joint has to be repeated many times with a consistent bead.

05Engineering office and confidentiality

Does my file need redrawing to quote for industrial welding?

No. With DXF, DWG or STEP we work directly on the geometry in your file: the part does not need redrawing and the quote comes back sooner. We work mainly with SolidWorks and AutoCAD, among other CAD and CAM tools.

Are my drawings treated confidentially?

Yes. Drawings are used only to prepare the technical assessment and are not shared with third parties. If you need a signed confidentiality agreement, you can send it to us.

What if I only have a sketch or a technical question?

Send us a dimensioned sketch or tell us what you need. Our engineering office reviews it, asks whatever it needs to and, if necessary, helps you define the part: advice is part of the service, for metalworkers and small workshops too.

06Process, lead times and delivery

What happens after I send my request?

  • Enquiry: you send the drawing, material, thickness, quantity and deadline
  • Review by our engineering office and manufacturing plan
  • Quote and confirmation, with alternatives where there are any
  • Manufacturing within the same plant
  • Inspection, packing and delivery

What lead time does a industrial welding order have?

It depends on the part, the quantity and the other processes involved. In the quote request you can choose a 24/48 h urgent service (with a surcharge), about one week, a flexible deadline or a specific date, and we confirm it with the quote.

Do you have to wait for material before starting?

For many routine orders, no. We keep sheet and tube in permanent stock, so manufacturing can start without waiting for material.

Can you deliver the parts to our factory?

Yes, with our own fleet. We prepare the load and deliver the parts palletised and protected to the agreed point. We usually serve the provinces of Tarragona and Barcelona, and look at other destinations case by case.

07Sectors and experience

Which sectors do you provide industrial welding for?

We manufacture for industrial companies in very different sectors. Some of the most common:

  • Automotive
  • Food industry (stainless steel)
  • Agricultural machinery
  • Construction
  • Structural steelwork
  • Energy
  • Street furniture

Welded assemblies are especially common in structural steelwork, construction and machinery; in the food sector stainless steel joints predominate. If your sector is not listed, tell us about the part and we will confirm whether we can make it.

Why choose Catà Germans for industrial welding?

We are a family company founded in 1958, with more than 65 years in industrial subcontracting of metal parts.

  • Every process under one roof: cutting, forming, machining, welding and finishing
  • Our own engineering office, which reviews the drawing before manufacturing
  • Direct contact with the people who make the part
  • One order and one point of contact, right through to delivery

08Quotes, files and orders

Which file formats do you accept?

We accept PDF, DXF, DWG, STEP/STP, STL, IGS/IGES and also PNG or JPG images. If you do not have a final drawing yet, send us a dimensioned sketch and we will review it all the same.

Do you make one-off parts or only production runs?

We handle one-off parts and prototypes as well as small, medium and large batches and repeat production. You can specify this in the quote request.

How quickly do you reply to an enquiry?

We send the technical response as soon as possible once we have the drawing and the part details.

Do you offer painting, zinc plating or other surface finishes?

You can include them in the order. These finishes are carried out with specialist workshops we work with regularly, but we handle the coordination and the transport: you place a single order and receive the finished part.

Can I combine several processes in one part?

Yes — that is the normal way we work. A part can go through laser cutting, bending, welding and finishing inside the same plant, under a single order and a single point of contact.

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