Chris Kielb

Christopher Kielb is the owner of Advance Welding, a company specializing in precision welding and metal fabrication. With extensive experience in the welding industry, Christopher has built a reputation for delivering high-quality services to various sectors, including manufacturing and construction. Under his leadership, Advance Welding has grown to offer a range of advanced welding techniques, ensuring that their clients receive top-notch craftsmanship and technical expertise.

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Laser and Electron Beam Welding Solutions for the Commercial Sector

Posted by Chris Kielb on Dec 31, 2021 8:45:00 AM

When a Mississippi manufacturing client asked us to produce 30,000 assemblies for an air conditioning application, our team of designers and welders set right to the task of helping out. 

The assembly process consisted of laser welding and electron beam welding.

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Topics: Electron Beam Welding, Success Stories, Laser Welding

Laser Welding An Automotive Double Spring Assembly

Posted by Chris Kielb on Dec 30, 2021 8:59:00 AM

Demonstrating our expertise in using cutting-edge technologies to their full potential, we produced the double spring assembly highlighted here for a client in the automotive industry. 

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Topics: Electron Beam Welding, Success Stories

Electron Beam Welding A Distance Tube Assembly

Posted by Chris Kielb on Dec 28, 2021 8:58:00 AM

The distance tube assembly pictured here is one example of the many projects we do for clients in the ground-based turbine and power generation industry. Our many industry certifications, metallurgic expertise, and electron beam welding capabilities allow us to create precise welds with minimal distortion and stress on the workpiece.

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Topics: Electron Beam Welding, Success Stories

Electron Beam Welding of Stainless Steel Vacuum Chamber Part

Posted by Chris Kielb on Dec 24, 2021 5:15:00 AM

A Virginia nuclear physics laboratory asked us to improve the quality of welds in vacuum chambers used in its’ research equipment. The client was seeking a way to minimize excess heat input, distortion, and variation in magnetic properties that result from conventional fusion welding.

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Topics: Electron Beam Welding, Success Stories

Electron Beam Welding of Steel Diaphragm for the Oil and Gas Industry

Posted by Chris Kielb on Dec 16, 2021 1:18:21 PM

An oil and gas client in New York commonly asks us to apply our electron beam welding capabilities to steam turbine diaphragms.

Following customer specifications, the part, shown photographed below, was electron beam welded using a custom rotary fixture. The part consisted of low carbon/stainless steel materials and had an ultimate height of 4.5" and an outside diameter of 73". The welding requirements included a weld penetration depth of .900" (partial) from each side, at diameters of 44" and 67".

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Topics: Electron Beam Welding, Success Stories

Advance Welding Named Approved Supplier for Gulfstream

Posted by Chris Kielb on Dec 11, 2021 2:47:03 PM

Advance Welding is very pleased to announce that we are an approved supplier and FAA/EASA Repair Station for Gulfstream-A General Dynamics Company.  Our Supplier and Quality System has met or exceeded Gulfstream Aerospace’s requirements.

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Topics: Advance Welding News

Advance Welding 2021 Trade Show Schedule

Posted by Chris Kielb on Jun 21, 2021 3:07:06 PM

We're excited to announce our 2021 trade show schedule!

Meet with us to discuss your aerospace welding needs at any of these events.

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Topics: Advance Welding News

Chris Kielb Elected to the Board of Directors of the ACM

Posted by Chris Kielb on Jun 3, 2021 2:06:01 PM

Chris Kielb, President of Advance Welding, is excited to announce that he has been elected to the Board of Directors of the ACM (Aerospace Components Manufacturers).  

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Topics: News & Events

Advance Welding Offers Certified NAVSEA Welding Services

Posted by Chris Kielb on Mar 30, 2021 3:03:01 PM

Advance Welding holds qualifications per the complex requirements of NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 (MIL-STD-248) and NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 (MIL-STD-278).  

Qualification to these specifications allows Advance Welding to demonstrate the ability of our welding technicians to produce sound welds for NAVSEA applications.  

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Topics: NAVSEA

Advance Welding Named Nadcap Supplier for Sikorsky-Lockheed Martin

Posted by Chris Kielb on Aug 5, 2020 3:18:00 PM

Advance Welding is very pleased to announce that we are an approved supplier of Nadcap Accredited Aerospace and Defense Welding Services to Sikorsky-Lockheed Martin.  Our company history and proven ability to meet the high standards of quality, affordability and performance are a perfect fit for a successful partnership with Sikorsky-Lockheed Martin.

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Topics: Nadcap

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