
Practice Lab
Hands-on Practice Before Your First Lesson
New to Welding or CWI Prep? Start Here
Experiment with quizzes and tools to get comfortable.
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Start WeldTrack Module 1
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Start WeldTrack Module 1
Perfect for new welders and CWI candidates.
Begin with symbol mastery and progress through structured modules.
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AWS D1.1:2025 symbol training
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Interactive quests and practice
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ClauseBot AI assistance
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Progress tracking
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Real blueprint practice
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Browse Practice Tools
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Creating a Welding Symbol
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Launch the Wizard
Click the "Weld Symbol" icon in the Main Toolbar to open the Weld Symbol Wizard.
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Configure the Symbol
Use the controls to define specifications for the Arrow Side, Other Side, General Symbols (All Around, Field Weld), and Tail information.
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Verify with ClauseBot PRO
Click "Verify with ClauseBot PRO" for an instant AI-powered compliance check against AWS standards. Review the verdict, citations, and notes.
When you're ready to begin the real program…
What is Practice Lab?
Practice Lab is your resource vault - a collection of field-tested, professional tools built by a CWI with 40 years of experience.
If you want guided learning or certification preparation, start with WeldTrack above.
AWS D1.1 Compliance Checklists
AWS D1.1 Compliance Checklists
Field-Tested Quality Control Systems
Comprehensive checklists developed through 30+ years of real inspection experience.
These aren't theoretical compliance guides - they're the actual quality control
systems I use on critical projects where getting it right the first time matters.
What You Get:
✓ Pre-weld inspection checklists for all joint types
✓ In-process quality control verification points
✓ Post-weld inspection documentation templates
✓ Non-conformance tracking and resolution procedures
✓ Audit-ready documentation systems
Field-Tested Features:
• Prevents costly rework through systematic quality control
• Satisfies AWS D1.1 requirements with real-world application
• Includes troubleshooting guides for common issues
• Mobile-friendly format for shop floor use
• Proven on projects worth millions of dollars
"These checklists have prevented more costly mistakes than I can count.
They're the quality control systems I wish I'd had when I started."
[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST] [LEARN MORE]
CWI Exam Preparation Materials
CWI Exam Preparation Materials
Study Methods That Actually Work
Exam preparation materials developed by someone who's been there. These study
guides combine 30+ years of field experience with proven test-taking strategies
to help you pass the CWI exam with confidence.
What You Get:
✓ Code interpretation practice with real-world examples
✓ Visual inspection techniques from actual field experience
✓ Welding process fundamentals with practical applications
✓ Destructive testing procedures with hands-on insights
✓ Practice exams with detailed explanations
Study System Features:
• Field experience examples for every code requirement
• Memory techniques developed through real application
• Practice questions based on actual exam patterns
• Study schedule templates for efficient preparation
• Troubleshooting guides for difficult concepts
"I remember how terrifying the CWI exam was. These materials give you
the confidence that comes from understanding, not just memorizing."
[ACCESS MATERIALS] [STUDY GUIDE]
Code Interpretation Guides
Code Interpretation Guides
Real-World Application of Complex Standards
Code interpretation guides written by someone who's applied these standards
on thousands of real projects. These aren't textbook explanations - they're
practical interpretations that work in actual field conditions.
What You Get:
✓ AWS D1.1 clause interpretations with field examples
✓ ASME Section IX applications for real welding procedures
✓ API 1104 requirements with pipeline project insights
✓ Cross-code comparisons for complex applications
✓ Troubleshooting guides for conflicting requirements
Practical Features:
• Real project examples for every major code section
• Common misinterpretation warnings from field experience
• Practical application methods that actually work
• Quick reference format for job site use
• Updated interpretations based on current industry practice
"Code interpretation isn't about memorizing rules - it's about understanding
how to apply them safely and effectively in real situations."
[VIEW GUIDES] [CODE REFERENCE]
Weld Symbol Quick Reference
Weld Symbol Quick Reference
Field-Tested Symbol Interpretation
Quick reference guides for weld symbols developed through decades of reading
blueprints under pressure. These guides help you interpret symbols quickly
and accurately, even in challenging field conditions.
What You Get:
✓ Complete AWS A2.4 symbol reference with field examples
✓ Common symbol combinations with practical applications
✓ Troubleshooting guide for unclear or conflicting symbols
✓ Mobile-friendly format for job site reference
✓ Real blueprint examples with interpretation notes
Reference Features:
• Instant symbol lookup with practical examples
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Field application notes for complex symbols
• Quality control checkpoints for symbol compliance
• Troubleshooting guide for symbol conflicts
"Reading weld symbols under pressure requires instant recognition.
These guides give you the confidence to interpret symbols correctly every time."
[QUICK REFERENCE] [SYMBOL GUIDE]
NDT Procedure Templates
NDT Procedure Templates
Proven Inspection Procedures
NDT procedure templates developed through thousands of real inspections.
These templates provide the systematic approach needed for consistent,
reliable non-destructive testing results.
What You Get:
✓ Visual inspection procedures with field-tested techniques
✓ Liquid penetrant testing templates with quality controls
✓ Magnetic particle inspection procedures with troubleshooting
✓ Ultrasonic testing documentation with practical applications
✓ Radiographic interpretation guides with real examples
Template Features:
• Step-by-step procedures proven in field conditions
• Quality control checkpoints for reliable results
• Documentation templates that satisfy audit requirements
• Troubleshooting guides for common inspection challenges
• Mobile-friendly format for field use
"Consistent NDT results require systematic procedures. These templates
provide the structure needed for reliable inspection outcomes."
[PROCEDURE TEMPLATES] [NDT GUIDE]
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