Dan Crifase, Owner of A.R.K. Welding

A.R.K. Welding Inspection Services

Established in 1991 by Ken Karwowski, A.R.K. was created to provide reliable welding inspection services to Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Ken was a true family man and relied on his family values to determine schedules, costs and professional etiquette. He hired his son-in-law, Dan Crifase, who learned the business from Ken and now holds the title of owner/operator. Dan prides himself with implementing the same integrity that Ken did while providing welding certifications, basic and advanced training and certified welding inspections. If you’re in the process of building, upgrading or expanding your welding department or shop, Dan will be happy to come in for a welding consultation where he’ll recommend equipment, develop welding procedures and evaluate the performance of the welders you employ.

Owner Dan Crifase | Welder, Inspector, Trainer

  • Worked with Ken Karwowski for over 12 years
  • Teaches welding at Gateway Technical College
  • Certified Welding Inspector #08011471
  • Certified State of Wisconsin Weld Test Conductor
  • Maintains a series of welding certifications with the American Welding Society and the State of Wisconsin

Welding Inspection Services

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Certification

Earn the proper credentials
to work in the field

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Training

Learn solid welding skills
and proper processes

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Inspection

Get a detailed assessment
of your work

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Consultation

Have an expert evaluate your
welders and procedures

“Dan operates like he is part of our staff – assuring that we are always compliant without spending time and resources unless absolutely needed. We are grateful for the working relationship we have developed with Dan and recommend him unconditionally.”
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FabriFast LLC

“When I lived and worked in Wisconsin for a metal fabrication company in Hartford, Dan was our go to CWI for all our welding professional needs, such as weld certifications and expertise in weld inspection. Dan would come into our facility on site and conduct numerous AWS certifications as needed. He always made the welders feel extremely comfortable during the testing process with his excellent communication, high level of skill, utmost professionalism, and amazing likability.”
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Kevin R. Kirchner, Chesapeake Bay Steel
“Dan, Thank you for working with Brauilo to achieve this certification. We enjoyed your professionalism, timeliness, and great attitude!!”
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Steven Wieting, Quality Control, Plant Supervisor

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