K4601-3 - Lincoln VRTEX 360 Virtual Reality Welding Simulator System

Advanced Industrial Welding Training Solution

The Lincoln Electric VRTEX 360 is a premier virtual reality welding simulation trainer designed to revolutionize the way welding skills are taught and assessed in industrial and educational environments. By bridging the gap between classroom theory and the welding booth, the VRTEX 360 offers a high-fidelity, immersive experience that replicates the sights, sounds, and physical dynamics of actual welding without the associated risks or costs. This single-user system is engineered to support training for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), making it a versatile tool for comprehensive workforce development.

For industrial employers, the VRTEX 360 serves as an invaluable asset for screening potential hires and upskilling existing staff. The system's sophisticated software tracks critical manual skills—including travel speed, work angle, travel angle, contact tip to work distance (CTWD), and aim—providing objective data that eliminates guesswork from skill assessment. By simulating realistic welding discontinuities when improper techniques are used, the trainer forces users to recognize and correct their errors in real-time, fostering deeper understanding and faster habit correction than traditional methods allow.

One of the most significant advantages of the VRTEX 360 is its ability to reduce operating costs. Traditional welder training consumes vast amounts of steel coupons, filler metals, shielding gas, and electricity. The VRTEX 360 eliminates these consumables entirely during the simulation phase, allowing trainees to build muscle memory and technique before ever striking a real arc. This eco-friendly approach not only saves money but also reduces the carbon footprint of your training program. Delivered in a robust wooden crate, this package includes a complete suite of curriculum materials, instructor guides, and student workbooks, ensuring you have a turnkey solution for immediate deployment.