The Best Welding Decision We’ve Made Since 2021
In 2021, we made a strategic investment that continues to pay dividends every day on our shop floor: weld booms.
To be honest, we weren’t sure how much of a difference they’d really make. On paper, they seemed like a convenience—maybe a nice-to-have. But in practice, they turned out to be a game-changer. What felt like a modest upgrade at the time has had a significant impact on our productivity, safety, and efficiency.
Before the booms, our welders spent a surprising amount of time just setting up—untangling leads, repositioning welders, and navigating cluttered floor space. Since introducing weld booms, the difference has been night and day.
🔧 Here’s what changed:
Productivity Up – We’ve seen a 30–40% increase in welding throughput on large assemblies.
Downtime Down – Lead replacements have dropped to almost zero (just a few over several years).
Cleaner Workflow – No more tripping hazards or tangled leads. Everything is off the ground, organized, and easy to access.
Faster Setups – The booms are free-swinging and smooth to reposition—making it a true "grab and go" process.
We paired this investment with a pre-mixed bulk gas system, which has been equally impactful. Our welders don’t waste time swapping cylinders or adjusting mixes. It’s all dialed in—weld and go.
At Mission Critical Solutions, we’re always looking for ways to upgrade our people, our process, and our product. Weld booms were a simple shift—but they’ve helped us take a major leap forward.
