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50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Welding and Machine Services in Indianapolis
Christie Machine Works Indianapolis Welding has been a trusted provider of precision welding and machine services since 1909. As a family-owned business rooted in downtown Indianapolis, we combine over a century of experience with modern techniques to serve individuals, small businesses, and large corporations. Our certified welders specialize in MIG, TIG, brazing, and arc welding, delivering solutions for heavy equipment, structural components, and custom fabrication projects. We maintain a full-service machine shop equipped for metal bending, shearing, rolling, and surface grinding, ensuring versatility in meeting client needs. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our use of premium materials and adherence to rigorous safety standards.With competitive pricing and a mobile service option, we prioritize accessibility and convenience for all clients. Our skilled team takes pride in executing every joblarge or smallwith precision and reliability. Backed by generations of expertise, we continue to build long-term relationships through transparent communication and results-driven service. Located at the southwest corner of Lucas Oil Stadium, we offer secure parking solutions for local events. For over 100 years, our dedication to craftsmanship has made us a cornerstone of Indianapolis' industrial community.
Services
Metal Bending
TIG Welding
Gear Manufacturing
Mobile Welding
Surface Grinding
Metal Shearing
Metal Rolling
Boring & Sleeving
Metal Spraying
Arc Welding
Details
- Year established: 1909
Highlights and features
- Over a century of welding and machining expertise in Indianapolis
- Certified welding professionals with multiple process proficiencies
- Mobile service available for on-site fabrication needs
- Competitive hourly rates with transparent pricing
- Full-service machine shop with precision grinding capabilities
What people say
Price was very reasonable
Expert machinists and welders
No issue or problem
Helped in a pinch
Pleasure working with crew
Services
Metal Bending
Our precision metal bending services accommodate various thicknesses and alloys using modern press brake technology. Clients receive dimensionally accurate components for structural, automotive, and industrial applications. This service supports both prototyping and bulk production requirements.
TIG Welding
Certified TIG welding specialists create high-integrity welds for critical applications across steel, aluminum, and exotic alloys. This process ensures superior quality for aerospace components, piping systems, and custom fabrication projects requiring precise heat control.
Mobile Welding
Fully equipped mobile units deliver welding services at client locations without minimum charge requirements. Our technicians perform field repairs, equipment modifications, and structural welding for construction and manufacturing clients across central Indiana.
Gear Manufacturing
Complete gear production capabilities include hobbing, shaping, and grinding for industrial machinery components. We maintain tight tolerances for spur, helical, and bevel gears used in heavy equipment, power transmission, and automation systems.
Surface Grinding
Computer-controlled surface grinding achieves micrometer-level flatness and finish quality on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. This service supports tooling, die-making, and component restoration applications requiring exact dimensional specifications.
People
Joseph Humphrey
Owner
Joseph Humphrey brings three decades of operational leadership to Christie Machine Works, overseeing daily operations and client relations while maintaining quality control standards established over the company's century-long history.
John Humphrey
Owner
John Humphrey manages technical operations at Christie Machine Works, applying his extensive welding certification expertise to ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring the next generation of craftsmen in traditional and modern fabrication techniques.
Gene Humphrey
Owner
Gene Humphrey directs business development efforts for Christie Machine Works, leveraging deep local industry connections to expand service offerings while preserving the family-owned company's commitment to personalized client service.
Questions
What welding processes do you specialize in?
We specialize in MIG, TIG, brazing, and arc welding for steel, aluminum, and exotic metals across industrial applications.
Do you offer on-site welding services?
Yes, our mobile welding units provide on-site fabrication and repair services without minimum charge requirements across central Indiana.
What are your business hours?
Our shop operates Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Emergency services available outside these hours.
Are you certified for structural welding?
Yes, our welders maintain certifications for structural steel and pressure vessel applications per industry standards.
Reviews (2)
James Waymire
Oct 22, 2017
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Expert machinists and welders. Have used Christie Machine Works/Indpls Welding Co for over 40 years. Never an issue or a problem. Highly recommend.
Andra Rodriguez
Dec 18, 2016
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My first experience here was great , i had a flywheel bearing pressed on. They worked quickly and even did it free of charge . I just went back today for 2 wheel hubs needing assembly, i paid 30$ for the work and am satisfied with their service, friendly people and professional. Highly recommended ! Thank you.
