On-site welding refers to the welding of components on-site - that is, outside of the workshop and in situ. On-site welding is an ideal solution for building assemblies that are easier transported as piece parts, or to mend an existing assembly instead of replacing it. However, as the welder will have to travel to the requested site, on-site welding can work out more expensive than workshop assembly.
A number of welding methods can be used on-site, meaning that most materials can be catered for. On-site welding is especially popular within the construction industry, where it is used to repair and maintain existing structures.
Used to produce
On-site assemblies, as well as repairs and maintenance of existing structures.
Materials
A number of welding methods can be used on-site, meaning that most materials can be catered for.
Advantages
Existing structures can be repaired instead of replaced.
Allows for on-site assembly of structures that are too big to easily transport.
Disadvantages
As the welder will have to travel to the requested site, on-site welding can work out more expensive than workshop assembly