Description and Preliminary Training Evaluation of an Arc Welding Simulator.
Abstract
Training effectiveness of a prototype arc welding simulator was evaluated by comparing 13 naive welding students trained under conventional methods with 14 subjects trained under the following experimental procedure: quarter-time simulator practice, quarter-time awaiting use of the simulator, and half-time actual welding practice. Preliminary data indicated that the simulator trainees, with substantially less welding practice and combined welding/simulator practice, may perform as well as the conventionally trained subjects. A description and physical evaluation of the apparatus is provided as well as an outline of its potential advantages. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0766082
Entities
People
- Macy L. Abrams
- Robert G. Wells
- William R. Safarjan
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory