Welducation Simulator The welder training of the future

Learning to weld made easy

Risk-free welding: Virtual training offers a safe, affordable, and resource-conserving way to realistically simulate complex welding processes. Those new to welding can repeat jobs as many times as necessary, improve their skills in a safe environment, and learn from their mistakes as a result. This is an ideal way of preparing trainees for real-life welding situations and lets them quickly and effectively respond to the constantly changing requirements of the job market and the industry.

Alongside the associated Welducation Campus platform, the Welducation Simulator offers trainees and trainers a complete teaching concept consisting of theoretical content and virtual training units with the simulator.

The advantages of the Welducation Simulator

Training and theory

The combination of theory and virtual training lets training participants consolidate their knowledge while also developing their practical skills. They can apply the concepts they have learned on the spot in the simulation, try out different welding techniques, and see the effects they have on the virtual workpiece.

More realistic than ever

Using AR technology, actual welding torches, and the housing of a real welding system creates a real-world welding simulation. Training participants also practice preparing for the actual welding process and the tasks between welding on the new simulator (checking the gas supply, attaching return lead cables, setting welding parameters, removing slag, etc.).

Safe and risk-free

The safety risk due to the hot arc, UV radiation, and welding fume is significantly higher for beginners during welding than in other professions. Virtual training completely eliminates this risk.

Cost-saving and sustainable

The Welducation Simulator enables resource-conserving training by saving expensive consumables such as materials for workpieces, wire, and shielding gas. In addition to protecting the environment, this also cuts costs.

More realistic than ever

Real components Actual welding torches, original connections, and the installation of the simulator in a standard welding system make the virtual welding simulation more realistic than ever.

3 process variants Trainees can use the Welducation Simulator to practice all three process variants (manual arc welding, MIG/MAG, and TIG). They do this while using various materials (steel, stainless steel, and aluminum), material thicknesses, and welding positions in the welding simulation.

Augmented reality Using AR glasses to integrate the real-life environment takes the welding simulation to a completely new level, giving the virtual welding situation an even more realistic look.

The same prep as for real welding The preparation stage prior to welding is also part of the training with the new Welducation Simulator. In addition to producing the perfect weld, users have to carry out checks ahead of time to ensure the ground earth connection has been established, the gas flow is regulated, and the correct welding parameters are set. The standard Fronius welding system interface is shown on the associated tablet so participants can already become familiar with handling welding systems during their training.

Digital training tool The Welducation Simulator is simple and easy to operate with the tablet included in the scope of supply. When using the cloud version, the Welducation Campus can be accessed both via the tablet and with other devices such as a mobile phone or laptop.

Real components

Actual welding torches, original connections, and the installation of the simulator in a standard welding system make the virtual welding simulation more realistic than ever.

3 process variants

Trainees can use the Welducation Simulator to practice all three process variants (manual arc welding, MIG/MAG, and TIG). They do this while using various materials (steel, stainless steel, and aluminum), material thicknesses, and welding positions in the welding simulation.

Augmented reality

Using AR glasses to integrate the real-life environment takes the welding simulation to a completely new level, giving the virtual welding situation an even more realistic look.

The same prep as for real welding

The preparation stage prior to welding is also part of the training with the new Welducation Simulator. In addition to producing the perfect weld, users have to carry out checks ahead of time to ensure the ground earth connection has been established, the gas flow is regulated, and the correct welding parameters are set. The standard Fronius welding system interface is shown on the associated tablet so participants can already become familiar with handling welding systems during their training.

Digital training tool

The Welducation Simulator is simple and easy to operate with the tablet included in the scope of supply. When using the cloud version, the Welducation Campus can be accessed both via the tablet and with other devices such as a mobile phone or laptop.

Pipe connection

Lap joint

Butt weld

Corner weld

Butt weld

Pipe connection

Lap joint

Butt weld

Corner weld

Butt weld

Teaching concept

Virtual training

Training is completed without safety risks, with original welding torches and hosepacks, typical workpieces, and adjustable welding parameters. Creating the perfect weld is not the only focus. The tasks prior to, between, and after welding also need to be completed, just as they would in real life. Examples of these tasks include attaching the return lead cable, setting the correct welding parameters, and cleaning and touching up the weld.

Theory

The theoretical content on the Welducation Campus platform corresponds to a curriculum covering the latest methods. All results and learning progress are managed in this comprehensive training tool. In addition to the existing learning material, trainers have the option to create customized curricula and courses in order to adapt the training to the target group.

Step by step to a professional level

Trainees can use the Welducation Simulator to practice all three process variants (manual arc welding, MIG/MAG, and TIG).

Extensive weld analysis options help training participants improve their technique and identify mistakes by letting them continually track their progress. Welding can be recorded and replayed at any time via the Welducation Campus, meaning the trainee’s own welding performance can be closely analyzed against the optimal target.

Three different levels of difficulty

Easy

no welding know-how needed
visual guidance with traffic light color signals shows any deviations and/or correct techniques

Medium

welding know-how needed – trainees are still supported by the virtual trainer
visual guidance is only shown when the welding torch is moved incorrectly during the weld

Hard

welding know-how needed – welding decisions have to be made independently
no visual guidance
trainees need to select both the correct welding parameters and the correct process
only after completing the weld are users given their evaluation and an insight into how they performed
ideal way of preparing for upcoming welding tests

Easy

no welding know-how needed
visual guidance with traffic light color signals shows any deviations and/or correct techniques

Medium

welding know-how needed – trainees are still supported by the virtual trainer
visual guidance is only shown when the welding torch is moved incorrectly during the weld

Hard

welding know-how needed – welding decisions have to be made independently
no visual guidance
trainees need to select both the correct welding parameters and the correct process
only after completing the weld are users given their evaluation and an insight into how they performed
ideal way of preparing for upcoming welding tests

Welding positions

Each welding task requires different techniques and manual skills, so learning different welding positions is an essential part of welding training.

Participants can train with a wide variety of workpieces, which they can attach in various positions on the stand included in the scope of supply. A large stand is also available to provide even more variation. Whether an overhead fillet weld or a single-V butt weld, participants can train on nearly any welding position.

Welducation Campus

Fast way of training skilled workers

The Welducation Simulator provides a fast way of training skilled workers by combining practical training units with theoretical content on the Welducation Campus platform.

This carefully designed training system takes the pressure off especially in times of skills shortages. Trainees can acquire knowledge and skills on their own with the help of theoretical content and prepared courses rather than requiring continual guidance from trainers.

The course overview on the Campus platform offers trainers a summary of trainees’ performance. They can see how many times the participants have practiced welding in the virtual space and whether the individual processes were successfully completed or not.

Helpful materials for trainers and trainees

Advantages of the Welducation Campus

The theoretical content on the Welducation Campus platform corresponds to a curriculum covering the latest methods. All results and learning progress are managed in this comprehensive training tool.

In addition to the existing learning material, trainers have the option to create customized curricula and courses in order to adapt the training to the target group.

By spurring one another on and interacting in this way, as well as being assessed professionally, trainees learn swiftly and effectively.

A pedagogically sophisticated evaluation system makes it possible to compare training results; this allows the trainees to be assessed objectively and transparently. A ranking list also motivates trainees to make the most of their welding potential.

The simulator’s HDMI connection makes it possible to display the simulation on external screens for training purposes.

The stand-alone version is included free of charge. It is an offline variant of the Welducation Campus that supports local work on the tablet.

The cloud license is subject to a fee and enables location-independent training. This license is available as a subscription for one, three, or five years.

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Perfect Welding

Welducation Simulator The welder training of the future

Learning to weld made easy

The advantages of the Welducation Simulator

Training and theory

More realistic than ever

Safe and risk-free

Cost-saving and sustainable

Teaching concept

Virtual training

Theory

Step by step to a professional level

Three different levels of difficulty

Welding positions

Welducation Campus

Fast way of training skilled workers

Advantages of the Welducation Campus

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