Specialty Plate Processing

Name: PT Welding
Address: 2500 Calvert Road, Tomball, Texas, 77377, US
Telephone: (281) 351-7110
Price range: $$

About PT Welding

Specialty Plate Processing

About PT Welding

Introducing PT Welding: Experts in Welding & Full Service Specialty Plate Processing

At PT Welding, our story began in 1994 when Paul and Marian Hanks founded our company with a vision for excellence in welding services. Fast forward to 1998, and we became Hanks Enterprises Inc., dba PT Welding, as we incorporated our business and expanded our horizons.

What started as a humble 750 square feet welding shop has blossomed into a powerhouse full service specialty plate processing facility spanning over 24,000 square feet of shop space and 7-1/2 acres of land. And the exciting part? We are still growing, continuously striving to meet and exceed the demands of our valued customers.

Equipped with the latest flame and plasma cutting capabilities, we pride ourselves on providing versatile and precise cutting solutions that cater to a diverse range of customer requirements across various industries. Our extensive inventory boasts top-grade carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, ensuring that we always have the materials necessary to efficiently and effectively fulfill your project needs.

Quality is deeply ingrained in everything we do at PT Welding. It goes beyond being just a slogan; it is a commitment to our customers. Each and every member of our team takes responsibility for delivering excellence. We measure quality by the satisfaction of our customers, ensuring on-time delivery and the best value-to-cost ratio. Safety, health, and continuous improvement are paramount to us, as we strive to enhance your profitability with our exceptional products and services.

Welcome to PT Welding, where welding expertise and full service specialty plate processing go hand in hand. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to provide unparalleled solutions to our valued clients. Together, let’s redefine the possibilities of welding and plate processing.

Discover the PT Welding difference today.

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OUR CORE VALUES

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INTEGRITY

We are honest and act with integrity while interacting with customers, vendors, employees, and the community at all times.

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EXCELLENCE

We accept nothing but the best quality and highest value to our customers in our products and services

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TEAMWORK

Working together taking advantage of each team member’s unique strengths to achieve results that exceed the results we could have individually accomplished.

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COMMITTMENT

We focus on being professional, put the customer first, be good teammates, stay motivated and positive, and remain focused on the big picture.

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SAFETY

We value our customers and our people and put safety first in everything we do.

Mission Statement

Here at PT Welding our mission is to satisfy our customers and build lasting relationships by providing safe, reliable, quality craftsmanship, with impeccable integrity and attention to detail. Our goal is to provide our customers with superior welding and plate processing services that exceed our customers expectations while maintaining the safety of personnel and plant equipment, at competitive prices, and in a timely manner.

Vision Statement

The vision of PT Welding is to be recognized as a world-class solutions provider specializing in certified welding and plate processing services, designing custom solutions, and partnering with other world-class manufacturers.

Specialty Plate Processing FAQ

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How do you cut thick steel plates?

The best way to cut thick steel plate depends on the thickness, speed, and application. Laser cutting is best for mild steel from about 1.25 inches, and is accurate but slower. Waterjet cutting is smooth and accurate, but there is a practical limit of around 6 to 8 inches.

How do you cut thinner steel plates?

Saw cutting and shearing are two common methods that don’t require burning. Saw cutting is often used to cut steel plate into bars, and is quick and inexpensive. Shearing, also known as die cutting, is similar to using large scissors, and can typically be done on plates up to 1 inch thick.

What is plasma cutting?

Plasma cutting is a cutting process which involves utilizing ionized (electrically charged) gas particles in a pressure stream to cut through conductive materials. Plasma cutting is the preferred way to cut steel (especially plate) in thicknesses ranging from ¼”- 2” in terms of speed and cut quality.

What is the difference between plasma cutting, laser cutting, and waterjet cutting?

Plasma cutting is typically the preferred cutting process as opposed to other cutting processes in terms of cut speed and operating costs for steel thicker than ¼”and thinner than 2”. However, for tolerance critical parts or parts in gauge (thinner) thicknesses, laser cutting is often the better option. Waterjet comes in handy for processing material other than steel such as glass or composites. Waterjet cutting is extremely precise and time intensive however it is a good choice for tolerance critical part. (Oxyfuel) Flame cutting is ideal for parts that are over 2” in thickness.

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Can plasma cut stainless steel or aluminum?

Yes! Plasma processing thicker aluminum or stainless is very economical and productive. There are different gas configurations that should be considered depending on whether cost or quality is more important.

What is the difference between flame cutting and plasma cutting?

Flame (oxyfuel) cutting (the oldest, simplest, and most traditional cutting process) is still widely used today and is the preferred cutting method when processing plates thicker than 2”. If the machine is configured correctly, a flame cut edge is straight and clean. Flame cutting is best suited for thick basic shapes (blanks to be machined). Many flame cutting machines have multiple torch heads on one gantry to cut multiple parts at once. For a multi-torch setup like this the parts need to be identical to utilize all of the torches at once. As a general rule of thumb, plasma is much quicker when cutting thicknesses under 2”.

What are plasma cutting tolerances?

This totally depends on the plasma power source and the cnc machine that it is mounted to. However generally speaking, with an X-Definiton plasma system like ours mild steel parts under ½” should be within +/-.030” and thicker parts within +/-.060”. There are some other factors such as thermal distortion on parts with high length to width ratios that will affect part tolerances.

What is the difference between a fiber laser and a CO2 laser?

Fiber laser is hands down the way to go. Fiber laser cutting became a mainstream cutting process in the last 10-15 years to replace the older CO2 laser technology. Fiber laser cutting using a much smaller wave length making it ideal for cutting reflective materials. Fiber laser utilizes a fiber optic delivery system rather than a complex system of mirrors with the CO2 system. Gas and electricity consumptions are a fraction of the newer fiber laser cutting technology making the fiber laser cutting the preferred choice.

Full Service Plate Processing Facility

Equipped with both flame and plasma cutting capabilities, we offer versatile and precise cutting solutions to accommodate diverse customer requirements across various industries. Our extensive inventory includes carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum ensuring we have the materials necessary to fulfill your project needs efficiently and effectively.

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"PT Welding is a specialty steel plate distributor and processor, with a comprehensive inventory of carbon & alloy plate, as well as a wide range of processing capabilities. PT Welding's plate processing capabilities differentiate the company from others in the steel industry, with plasma and oxy-fuel burning, beveling, drilling, tapping, counterboring, countersinking, rolling, forming, and all in-house. PT Welding was built on superior service and quality, and these values continue to define the company today."

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OPERATIONS

28500 Calvert Road
Tomball, Texas 77377

BUSINESS HOURS

MON-FRI

7 AM TO 4 PM

LUNCH

11 AM TO 12 PM

CONTACT INFO

PHONE

(281) 351-7110

laura@ptwelding.net

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