The VRTEX systems are virtual reality arc welding training simulators. These computer-based training systems are educational tools designed to supplement and enhance traditional welding training. They allow students to practice their welding technique in a simulated and immersive environment. The VRTEX systems promote the efficient transfer of quality welding skills and body positioning to the welding booth while reducing material waste associated with traditional welding training.
VRTEX® Welding Simulator at Carpenters Training Center
Virtual Reality Welding in Action: A Case Study from Chicago
Virtual Welding Saves Time and Materials
Discover how the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Apprentice and Training Center revolutionized their welding program with Lincoln Electric’s VRTEX® 360 Virtual Reality Welding Training Simulator.
Instructors saw dramatic results:
- Enrollment surged from 650 to 1,800 apprentices
- Saved tens of thousands of pounds of material
- Reduced electricity costs and increased training throughput
- Built student confidence before they ever struck a real arc
From new apprentices to seasoned journeymen, the VRTEX® created a safe, effective, and immersive environment that mimicked real welding scenarios—without sparks, fumes, or wasted steel. With instant feedback, visual cues, and replay mode, students learned faster and instructors taught more efficiently.
Want to see how they did it? Download the full case study and learn how VRTEX® is transforming welding programs across the nation.
