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

This 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.

Built 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. The backing strip is welded only at the corners—never across the center—ensuring clean, accurate test samples.

Ideal for welders, schools, fabrication shops, and inspectors, each plate is ready to use and built for dependable performance.

• AWS D1.1 Compliant Weld Geometry - Limited Thickness Qualification Plate Designed for welder performance qualification and welding procedure testing in accordance with AWS D1.1 standards. Assembled and Ready to Weld with a 45-degree bevel and a 1/4" Root Gap
• Assembled & Ready to Use Ships fully assembled and ready for immediate welding. No fabrication, cutting, or prep work required.
• Heavy-Duty Professional Steel Construction Made from 3/8" thick, industrial-grade A36 steel for accurate, repeatable certification and training results.
• Made & Assembled in the USA by PennWelding. Manufactured by a professional welding and fabrication company specializing in industrial weld testing and qualification/certification equipment.