Pressure Vessel Test Kit

Pressure Vessel Welding Test Kit for CTE Programs

Prepare students for careers where precision, quality, and safety are critical.

The West Iron Pressure Vessel Welding Test Kit was developed specifically for Career & Technical Education (CTE) welding programs to introduce students to the fabrication techniques commonly used in pressure vessel, industrial piping, and process equipment manufacturing. By combining precision plate fabrication with threaded and hose fitting installation, this project gives students valuable experience with the types of weldments found throughout manufacturing, energy, food processing, chemical plants, and industrial equipment.

Each kit includes precision-cut steel plate components, threaded and hose connection fittings, and a comprehensive instructor grading system that allows educators to objectively evaluate fit-up, weld quality, dimensional accuracy, and overall craftsmanship. Students gain practical, industry-relevant experience while instructors can track measurable skill development throughout the course.

Educational Benefits

• Simulates real-world pressure vessel and industrial fabrication projects
• Develops precision fit-up and multi-pass welding techniques
• Reinforces dimensional accuracy and quality workmanship
• Introduces students to welding threaded and process connection fittings
• Includes a standardized grading system for objective student evaluation
• Tracks measurable skill progression throughout the course
• Builds confidence before employment weld tests and fabrication careers

Designed For

• High School CTE Welding Programs
• Community College Welding Programs
• Technical & Trade Schools
• Workforce Development Programs
• Pre-Apprenticeship Training

Kit Includes

• Precision-cut steel plate components
• Threaded process fitting
• Hose barb fitting
• Complete instructor grading rubric and scoring system
• Student test instructions
• Ready-to-weld materials

Skills Developed

• Plate fit-up and fabrication
• Corner and fillet welding
• Fitting alignment and installation
• Weld quality and consistency
• Dimensional accuracy
• Blueprint interpretation
• Professional fabrication practices
• Visual inspection techniques

Why West Iron Test Kits?

West Iron Welding Test Kits are designed to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and industry expectations. The Pressure Vessel Welding Test Kit provides students with hands-on experience building realistic industrial assemblies while giving instructors a standardized, repeatable method for evaluating welding performance and preparing students for careers in pressure vessel fabrication, industrial manufacturing, process piping, and heavy equipment production.

Give students experience with the precision and craftsmanship required in today's industrial fabrication careers, before they enter the workforce.