Contents
- Bend tester
- Plungers (1/2″, 1″ and 1 1/2″)
- Jack handle
- 8-lesson curriculum
- 2 posters
- Instructor Guide
- 1-year limited warranty
Bend Tester
How do you conduct a bend test? How do you qualify a bend-tested weld? Why is such knowledge important to potential employers? Answer these questions and more with the Bend Tester and curriculum. Designed with education in mind, this 8-ton hydraulic, manual-guided bend test fixture allows educators to conduct destructive weld testing in a classroom as well as a welding lab. 
Additionally, incorporate the included comprehensive curriculum, classroom posters, and supporting materials.
$4,949.00
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Bend Tester
Lesson topics:
1. Welding Safety – PPE
2. Parts of a WPS
3. Reading a WPS
4. Nondestructive and Destructive Testing
5. Prepare to Weld for a Bend Test Qualification
6. Welding a Qualification Test
7. Preparing to Bend and Examining a Bend for Qualification
8. Welding Career Opportunities
Teaching hours: 15
Includes: Presentation slides and student activities
Aligns to: Common Career Technical Core Standards
Alignment and Crosswalk Documents
Features
- Tabletop size for shop or off-site portability
- 3 plungers
- Adjustable feet
- Auto-close safety cover with auto latch
- Bends 1/8″ plate, 1/4″ plate and 3/8″ plate
- Conforms to AWS D1.1 test specifications
FAQs
What careers can the Bend Tester help students prepare for?
Careers and industries where bend testers might be utilized include: Automotive Engineering, Welding and Fabrication, Construction and Civil Engineering, Quality Control Inspectors and Technicians and more.
What types of classes would use a Bend Tester?
Many high school classes could benefit from incorporating the use of a bend tester into their curriculum. Some of these classes include: Metalworking or Welding, Industrial Technology or Manufacturing, STEM Electives and more.
How much does this Bend Tester weigh?
This particular Bend Tester weighs 93 lbs (42.1 kg)
How many Bend Testers would you recommend for a 20-student class?
We recommend one Bend Tester for a 20-student class.
Resources
Blog – 4 Essential Components of a 21st Century Welding Program
Blog – 5 Teaching Tools to Help Refresh Your Welding Program
WEBINAR – Refresh Your Welding Program with Realityworks’ Solutions
Webinar – 3 Quality Testing and Evaluation Tools for Any Welding Program
Blog – Teach Students How to Conduct a Bend Test with Our Educational Weld Bend Tester
Specs
- Product Weight: 93 lbs (42.1 kg)
- Product Height: 24.5″ (622 mm)
- Product Width: 13.75″ (350 mm)
- Product Depth: 11″ (280 mm)
Shipping Info.
NOTE: This product ships on a pallet and requires a shipping dock. If you do not have a dock available, the order will need to incur an additional fee for a lift gate truck. Please select the lift gate option for your organization.
International Pricing May Vary.
Check out our International page for appropriate contacts.
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