Ron Olsson, president of Pro Spot International, explained that teaching welding can be difficult, and as with all technical skills, practice is required. Pro Spot designed the simulator to cover a variety of weld techniques and applications to fully simulate today’s demanding collision repair environment. Participants used the weld simulator to demonstrate their skills and learn what their strengths and weaknesses are. The competition was judged by averaging each participant’s scores in the speed, work angle, arc length, straightness, travel length, stickout and defects.
This year’s winner of the Pro Spot Virtual Welding Tournament was Anthony Dworniczak , of Mario’s Complete Auto and Collision Repair in Philadelphia, Penn. Dworniczak was awarded a new big screen TV as the grand prize.
“We really want to work on education and training within the industry as well as introducing the technology to more schools,” said Ashley Olsson, Communications Director for Pro Spot. “Providing solutions that allow technicians to constantly improve their skill is extremely important to our company.”
The AASP Northeast Show is an annual three-day event for the collision repair industry, bringing together professionals from the automotive repair industry with a goal of showcasing products, procedures and industry knowledge for success in the market.
Simulator Photos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGSfzu0E50s
About Pro Spot International
Pro Spot International, Inc., established in 1986 and based in Carlsbad, California, manufactures resistance spot welding equipment specializing in applications for the collision repair industry. The company owns and manages an onsite machine shop, research and development department, a fabrication facility and production lines for the various welders. Pro Spot International exports its products worldwide, and export sales are managed through its headquarter office. The company owns three patents for special welding equipment and manufactures resistance spot welders, aluminum repair equipment and products for the collision repair, fabrication & restoration industries.
