Welder Certification Test Plate For AWS D1.1 Limited Thickness Qualification With 0.25 Inch Root Gap, 2 Inch By 8 Inch Backing Strip, Fully Assembled And Ready To Weld With 45 Degree Bevel

AWS D1.1 Welding Qualification Plate with 0.25 in Root Gap
✔️ 3/8 in thick A36 steel, 2x8 backing, 1/4 in root gap pack 1

The Welder Certification Test Plate is a 3/8 in thick A36 steel, fully assembled test coupon designed for welder qualification and welding procedure testing under AWS D1.1. It ships ready to weld with a 45-degree bevel and a 1/4 in root gap, so no prep work is needed. The backing strip is 2 in wide by 8 in long and 1/4 in thick, helping reduce warping during welding. Made and assembled in the USA by PennWelding, this plate provides a realistic, reliable setup for certification trials or training programs in shops, schools, and inspection labs.

✅ 3/8 in thick A36 steel plates beveled to 22.5 degrees on both sides to form a 45-degree V-groove
✅ AWS D1.1 weld geometry compliant for limited-thickness qualification
✅ Backing strip: 2 in wide by 8 in long, 1/4 in thick, tack-welded at corners
✅ Root gap set to 1/4 in (0.25 in) to meet AWS D1.1 requirements
✅ Fully assembled and ready to weld; no fabrication or prep needed
✅ Made in the USA by PennWelding for consistent, dependable results

💡 What is a welding qualification plate used for in AWS D1.1 testing for limited-thickness welds?

- Handy for hands-on welder qualification and welding procedure testing in real-world settings - Useful in training programs, fabrication shops, QC labs, and welding schools - Provides a realistic, repeatable test setup with 0.25 in root gap and 45-degree bevel on 3/8 in A36 steel - Supports single-use certification or ongoing training with fully assembled plates✝️