Virtual Trainers

Experience Welding Training on a Whole New Level with VRTEX® Virtual Welding Simulators

Set new standards for hands-on skill-building and welding performance with the integration of Lincoln Electric’s VRTEX® virtual reality welding simulators. From a realistic welding puddle to accurate sounds and movements, what can be learned virtually with a VRTEX welding simulator seamlessly transfers into real-world, hands-on welding.

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Benefits:

Reduce welding training costs
Train welders faster
Increase certification rates
Safer (no metal, sparks, heat, gas or fumes)
Two-day free training at manufacturing sites

Features:

Realistic puddle and *actual welding sound* help welders learn to respond and adjust welding technique.
Simulates sparks, slag, grinding and weld cooling.
Welding *discontinuities* appear when improper welding technique is used.
Virtual bend test provides results instantly and reveals what causes a weld to pass or fail.
Demos of successful welds.
Replicates proper machine set-up using a Welding Procedure Specification. (Students must select gas type, process, gas flow, amperage/voltage and wire-feed speed into the system.)
Tracks and scores key weld parameters including work angle, travel angle, travel speed, distance and position.
Encourages more consistent feedback than traditional training.
Replay mode (in multiple views) helps instructors and welders identify what went wrong or well.
Intuitive software program designed to bridge welding curriculum with hands-on training.

*Exclusive to Lincoln Electric

VRTEX 360 Models

The VRTEX® 360 and 360+ are the most advanced welding trainers on the marketing and are ideal for basic to
advanced welding training, and as a skill evaluation and recruitment tool in education and industry.

VRTEX 360

Single User Virtual Reality Welding Training System

VRTEX 360+

Dual User Virtual Reality Welding Training System

Processes:

GMAW Short Arc, Axial Spray and Pulse
FCAW Gas-Shield and Self-Shield
SMAW E6010, E6013 and E7018
GTAW (with and without filler metal)

Positions:

2F, 3F, 4F, 5F (Pipe on Plate Only)
1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G

Coupons:

Practice Plate, Pad, Lap Joint, Tee Joint, Groove 3/8 in. (9.5 mm), Groove on 2 in. XXS Pipe (50 mm), Groove on 6 in. Sch 40 Pipe (150 mm), Pipe on Plate

Bend Test:

Simulates welding certification test

Materials:

Mild Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Please Note: You cannot upgrade from the VRTEX 360 welding simulator to the VRTEX 360+ You must select one model or the other. The 360+ model comes with twice as many tools and coupons as the 360 and different welding processes can be performed on each stand simultaneously.

VRTEX Transport Models

The VRTEX Transport™ and Transport™+ welding trainers are ideal for basic to intermediate welding training, engagement during recruiting efforts,
prospective employee screening or as a skills evaluation tool to establish a baseline of student knowledge.

VRTEX Transport

Virtual Reality Welding Training Simulator on Pallet

VRTEX Transport+

Dual User Virtual Reality Welding Training Simulator on Pallet

Processes:

GMAW Short Arc, Axial Spray and Pulse
FCAW Gas-Shielded and Self-Shielded
SMAW E6010, E6013 and E7018
GTAW (with and without filler metal) - NEW!

Positions:

2F, 3F
1G, 2G, 3G

Coupons:

Practice Plate, Pad, Lap Joint, Tee Joint, Groove 3/8 in. (9.5 mm)

Materials:

Mild Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

VRTEX Engage Models

VRTEX Engage Introductory Welding Trainer

Features:

Introductory welding lessons (safety, machine/process selection, welding procedure set up, math, welding theory and more)
Processes include SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW-S