{"title":"Welding training and certifications","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"7400f62f-e69b-4b79-bf7e-5527f970e57a\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-9\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:d7a4c88d-abc0-43d6-9cfc-203f1bfcd33e-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0ca3875f-1756-411e-bb43-94449c9e4933\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"473\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWelding training and certifications help welders develop skills and qualify to industry standards like AWS, opening doors to higher-paying, in-demand careers. Programs cover essential techniques, safety, and real-world testing to prepare for certification exams. \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSimpleweld.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e supports welders with high-quality, USA-made certification plates and convenient mail-in weld testing, making it easier to train, practice, and get certified from anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"3-8-welder-certification-test-plate-for-aws-d-1-1-limited-thickness-qualification-with-1-4-x-2-x-8-backing-strip-fully-assembled-with-1-4-landing-gap-and-45-degree-bevel","title":"3\/8\" Welder Certification Test Plate for AWS D-1.1 Limited-Thickness Qualification with 1\/4\" x 2\" x 8\" Backing Strip. Fully-Assembled with 1\/4\" Landing Gap and 45 Degree Bevel","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eThis 3\/8” AWS D1.1 Weld Qualification Test Plate is a fully assembled, professional-grade steel coupon designed for certification, training, and procedure qualification. Made in the USA by PennWelding, it delivers consistent, reliable results under real-world welding conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eBuilt from two 3\/8” A36 steel plates beveled to form a 45° V-groove, it features a 1\/4\" root gap (AWS standard) and a heavy-duty 2\" wide backing plate to reduce warping. 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