247841001 - Miller AugmentedArc Lap Joint Workpiece

Miller AugmentedArc™ Lap Joint Workpiece (247841)

The Miller AugmentedArc™ Lap Joint Workpiece is a critical component for the AugmentedArc™ Augmented Reality Welding System, designed to modernize and streamline welding education. Identified by SKU 247841, this workpiece is engineered to serve as a physical proxy for a standard mild steel lap joint, a fundamental configuration in welding curriculums often categorized under 'Topic B' or similar introductory modules. Unlike traditional steel coupons, this accessory is manufactured from a durable, non-conductive composite material that is lightweight yet robust enough for daily classroom use.

The surface of the workpiece is embedded with specially coded fiducial markers. These markers are read by the AugmentedArc™ system's camera to generate a 3D virtual overlay of the welding process on the helmet's heads-up display. This technology allows the system to track the user's gun angle, travel speed, and work distance with high precision, providing immediate, data-driven feedback. By using this physical prop, instructors can ensure that students develop the muscle memory and positioning skills required for real-world welding without the associated costs of consumables, shielding gas, and scrap metal.

This specific workpiece simulates a lap joint, presenting the unique challenges of electrode positioning and heat distribution found in that joint type. It is an essential accessory for institutions utilizing the Miller AugmentedArc™ system to deliver comprehensive welding training. The unit is designed to be easily repositioned, allowing for practice in multiple positions such as flat (1F), horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F), depending on the curriculum requirements. It represents a significant advancement in MRO training technology, reducing overhead while increasing the frequency and quality of student practice.