--- title: Welding & Fabrication FAQs | ATWF description: Find the answers to common welding and metal fabrication questions here. Trust the experts at All-Type Welding and Fabrication. image: https://www.atwf-inc.com/hubfs/2107/homeBanner01.jpg --- [Contact Us](https://www.atwf-inc.com/offers/contact-us) | [Blog](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog) [![atwf_globe100tall.png](https://www.atwf-inc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2107/atwf_globe100tall.png?width=137&name=atwf_globe100tall.png "atwf_globe100tall.png")](https://www.atwf-inc.com) [![REQUEST A QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2689087/56a2ac61-65c4-4b0d-b11a-dac9b5db5ef3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2689087/56a2ac61-65c4-4b0d-b11a-dac9b5db5ef3) [fa icon="phone"] 440.439.3990 # Welding & Fabrication FAQs ## We Have the Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions All-Type Welding and Fabrication, Inc. has a full-service team of experts that can answer any common industry question. Below are some of the most common questions we’ve received over our decades in the industry. ### Q. What industries does ATWF serve? - **[Foodservice](https://www.atwf-inc.com/industries/foodservice)** - **[Pharmaceutical](https://www.atwf-inc.com/industries/pharmaceutical)** - **[Aerospace](https://www.atwf-inc.com/industries/aerospace)** - **[Military and Defense](https://www.atwf-inc.com/industries/military-defense)** - Power Generation ### Q. Is ATWF ISO Certified? All-Type Welding and Fabrication is** [ISO 9001 Certified](https://www.atwf-inc.com/about-us/certifications)** and has been since 2007. ### Q. What file formats does ATWF except? - PDF - DXF - DWG - IGES - SLDDRW - SLDASM - STP ### Q. What programming software does ATWF use? **TruTops Laser**, which nests the parts to be cut for ideal sheet utilization. The software even uses inner-part surfaces where possible. Since TruTops Laser knows how TruLaser machines function, material utilization is exceptional and work processes are reliable. **TruTops Bend**, which helps by automatically calculating the best bending sequence and determining the right tool combination. **SolidWorks**, which is a 3D design solution for rapid creation of parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings. ### Q. Does ATWF have an inspection service? All-Type Welding and Fabrication is able to do **[100 percent inspection and first article inspection (FAI)](https://www.atwf-inc.com/capabilities-services/inspection)** upon customer request. ATWF follows sampling plans, upon customer request, for aerospace, foodservice and military and defense industries. We’re also able to supply all inspection documentation. ### Q. Does ATWF offer prototyping services? All-Type Welding and Fabrication does offer **[prototyping](https://www.atwf-inc.com/capabilities-services/prototyping-assembly)**. 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