What to Send With Your Quote Request
The faster we can see the part and understand the job, the cleaner the quotation will be. For laser welding work, a photo alone helps, but sizes, material type and the fault area make a big difference to pricing and turnaround.
Please include the basics in your first message so we can advise properly. If the item is going back into service in a factory, workshop or production line, mention the application too. That tells us whether the part needs only a small repair or a tighter tolerance finish.
- Clear photos of the damaged area and the full part
- Part dimensions in millimetres or metres where relevant
- Material type if known, such as stainless steel, aluminium or tool steel
- How many parts you need repaired or joined
- Any drawing, sample, or mark-up showing the problem area
- Required delivery date and where the work must go
How We Assess The Job
Once we receive your details, our team reviews the part for weldability, access and finish requirements. Marius van der Merwe and the workshop team look at the repair method first, because some jobs are better suited to crack repair while others need edge build up or thin section welding.
We also consider heat control, part distortion risk and the condition of the surrounding surface. That matters on fine components, mould and die work, and restored parts where the original size must stay accurate. On rushed site jobs or plant stoppages, we will tell you what can be done safely and what should come in to the Centurion workshop.
Quote Factors That Affect Price
Every quote is based on the actual work involved, not just the part name. A small precision repair can take longer than a larger part if the access is tight or the finish has to be exact.
These are the main factors we use when pricing:
- Material type and thickness
- Length of the weld or area to be built up
- Condition of the damage, including cracks or worn edges
- Need for finishing, rework or repeat passes
- Quantity for single items, batch jobs, or repeated parts
- Collection, courier or local drop-off requirements
For production work in Pretoria, Midrand, Rosslyn, Jet Park and surrounding industrial areas, batch quantity can change the price per part quite a lot. If you need 10, 50 or 200 parts done, tell us upfront so we can quote correctly.
Where You Can Send Parts From
We handle job-shop work nationwide and accept parts from businesses across South Africa. Clients often use our Centurion Workshop for direct drop-off, with support for collections and courier jobs from Pretoria East, Midrand, Rosslyn and Jet Park.
If you are in a coastal area with humidity, salt corrosion or pitted metal, mention that in your note. It helps us plan the prep and check whether the damage is purely surface wear or deeper than it looks. During load-shedding or plant downtime, some customers ask for urgent turnaround, so please say if the part is critical and when it must be back in service.
Sending Parts To The Workshop
Pack the part so it will not rub against other items during transport. Thin sections, polished faces and small repaired edges can mark easily if they are loose in a box. A labelled bag or wrapped layer around each item works well.
- Write your company name and contact number clearly on the package
- Include any job number or reference we have given you
- Mark fragile, sharp or oily items if needed
- Send drawings separately if they should not be folded or bent
If a part is awkward to courier, ask us first. Theres no need to guess the packaging if the component is large, delicate or already cracked.
What Happens After We Accept The Job
After approval, we confirm the next step, the turnaround estimate and where the parts should go. Naledi Mokoena and Priya Naidoo handle client coordination, so you are not left waiting for updates. For larger production work, Thabo Molefe helps organise the flow through the workshop.
On completion, we can arrange collection, courier return or local handover depending on your location. If the job needs inspection notes or a repeat batch later on, keep the reference number for future orders. That saves time when the same part comes back in for more welding or restoration.
