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247841300 - Miller LiveArc Topic B Mild Steel Training Coupon

Packaging: 1 PER EA
TBA

OVERVIEW

Miller LiveArc Workpiece: Topic B Mild Steel (247841300)

The Miller 247841300 is a specialized consumable workpiece designed specifically for use with the Miller LiveArc Welding Performance Management System. This system represents the cutting edge of welding education, combining real-world welding with digital motion tracking to provide immediate, objective feedback to students and instructors. This particular item is the "Topic B" workpiece, manufactured from mild steel and pre-configured to meet the exact physical requirements of the LiveArc curriculum modules associated with this topic.

In the context of the LiveArc system, the physical consistency of the workpiece is paramount. The system relies on cameras and sensors to track the position of the welding gun relative to the joint. If a generic plate were used without the precise mounting points, the system's calibration would be off, leading to inaccurate scoring of parameters such as work angle, travel angle, and contact-tip-to-work distance (CTWD). The 247841300 features a precision-drilled 3-hole pattern that mates perfectly with the LiveArc's workpiece holder, ensuring that every student starts with the material in the exact same coordinate space.

This workpiece is intended for educational institutions, union training centers, and industrial training labs that utilize the LiveArc system to train welders. By using the official Miller "Topic B" coupon, facilities ensure that their curriculum runs smoothly and that the data collected by the system is valid. The mild steel composition offers standard weldability for common processes like GMAW (MIG) and FCAW (Flux-Cored), allowing students to practice on material that behaves exactly like the steel they will encounter in the field. This product is sold individually or in bulk packs depending on the vendor, catering to the high-volume consumable needs of busy training classrooms.

Investing in the correct OEM consumables for your welding simulator protects the integrity of your training program. The Miller 247841300 eliminates the variable of material preparation, allowing instructors to focus on teaching technique rather than prepping metal. It is a critical component for any facility running the LiveArc Topic B assignments.

Additional Information
Brand:Miller
Product Type:Training Coupon, Workpiece
Material:Mild Steel
System Compatibility:Miller LiveArc
Configuration:3-Hole Drilled, Topic B
Application:Welding Training, Performance Monitoring
Packaging Description:1 PER EA

INCLUDED

  • (1) Mild Steel Workpiece (Topic B)
  • Pre-drilled 3-hole mounting pattern

APPLICATIONS

  • Vocational welding training programs
  • Industrial skills evaluation and testing
  • Miller LiveArc system calibration and usage
  • GMAW and FCAW process training on mild steel
  • Skill refinement for travel speed and gun angles

FAQ

The Miller LiveArc is a reality-based training system that uses motion-tracking cameras to monitor welding technique (angles, speed, aim) while the student welds on a real workpiece, providing objective scoring and feedback.

The 3-hole pattern is designed to fit the specific workpiece holding fixture on the LiveArc system. This ensures the plate is positioned at exact coordinates so the computer can accurately track the weld path.

While mild steel can be TIG welded, the LiveArc system and 'Topic B' assignments are typically configured for specific processes (often MIG or Stick). Check your LiveArc curriculum settings to see which process is assigned for Topic B.

It is a consumable welding coupon. Once the joint is fully welded, it is typically discarded or used for scrap practice, although the LiveArc system allows for 'simulation' modes where no arc is struck (in which case it could be reused).

This workpiece is made of standard Mild Steel.

Some coupons may be included in the initial starter pack, but the 247841300 is sold as a replacement consumable for ongoing training needs.

'Topic B' is a specific assignment designation within the Miller LiveArc software curriculum. It requires this specific plate size and configuration to match the digital lesson plan.

Using non-drilled plates is difficult because they cannot be secured to the fixture in the precise location required for the motion tracking to work correctly, leading to inaccurate scoring.