Weld CERT Cart by APT Manufacturing
Robotic welding is the future of the welding industry, and it is already the present in most high-volume manufacturing environments. Automotive plants, aerospace facilities, fabrication shops, and heavy equipment manufacturers rely on robotic welding systems to deliver the speed, consistency, and quality that manual welding alone cannot match at scale. Programs that want to prepare students for those environments need more than a MIG welder and a welding booth. They need a real robotic welding cell.
The Weld CERT Cart from APT Manufacturing Solutions, developed in partnership with Miller Electric and FANUC, is the first robotic welding training device with full FANUC CERT support. It brings together a genuine industrial FANUC ARC Mate robot, a professional Miller Auto-Continuum welding power supply, and a comprehensive curriculum pathway into a classroom-ready, mobile training cell that fits through a standard doorway.
Klein Educational supplies the Weld CERT Cart to CTE programs, community colleges, and workforce development programs across California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska. As the authorized distributor for APT Manufacturing solutions in these seven states, we help programs get the right configuration specified, installed, and running.
What is the Weld CERT Cart?
The Weld CERT Cart is a fully integrated robotic arc welding training cell built around the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD/7L, a high-speed six-axis industrial welding robot with an IP67 rating that qualifies it for use in demanding manufacturing environments. The robot is paired with the FANUC R30iB Mate Plus controller, the same controller platform used across FANUC's broader educational robot lineup, so skills learned on the Weld CERT Cart transfer directly to other FANUC systems students may encounter in industry.
The welding power source is the Miller Auto-Continuum 350, an advanced industrial system featuring three distinct welding processes: Versa-Pulse for fast, low-heat, low-spatter applications ideal for gap filling, Accu-Pulse for the majority of industrial welding applications across all weld positions, and RMD for lowest-heat work and gap handling. All processes are accessible through the FANUC ArcTool software, giving students experience with the adaptive welding technologies they will encounter in production environments.
The cart itself uses welded steel construction with tinted sides to protect the classroom environment. Helmet use is required for viewing. The fully integrated, collapsible design fits through a standard 36-inch doorway in its collapsed state, making it easy to move between classrooms or facilities. A work holding kit is included, with an optional PPE kit available.
What students and trainees learn
The Weld CERT Cart supports a comprehensive curriculum covering robotic welding programming, integration, and welding process knowledge across three curriculum streams.
FANUC robotics courses cover ArcTool Operation and Programming, WeldPRO, iRVision 2D for vision-guided welding and error proofing, Advanced TPPC, and the full FANUC ARC CERT program. These courses build the robot programming and automation integration skills that robotic welding technicians need from day one on the job.
Miller OpenBook curriculum covers Robotic Arc Welding Fundamentals, Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), and Applied Knowledge Robotic Welding Labs. OpenBook is Miller's learning management software designed specifically for welding education, providing instructors with tools to plan, deliver, and assess student learning from foundational concepts through advanced techniques.
APT integration courses cover Intermediate Concepts including Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Industrial Equipment, Basic Integration Labs covering PLC, HMI, robot, and ancillary components, and Safety Systems, Standards Design, and Application. These courses connect the welding cell to the broader industrial automation context, giving students a more complete picture of how robotic welding systems fit into a modern manufacturing environment.
The specific skills students develop include:
FANUC ARC Mate robot programming using ArcTool and the iPendant
Touch sensing and through-arc seam tracking for precision automated welding
Robotic arc welding operations including MIG welding processes
Fixture loading and part positioning for automated welding
Welding power supply operation and parameter configuration
Robot troubleshooting and maintenance concepts
PLC, HMI, and ancillary component integration
Safety system design and application
Optional iRVision 2D for vision-guided error proofing and guidance
FANUC CERT certifications and career pathways
The Weld CERT Cart qualifies for FANUC's ARC CERT gift-in-kind package for qualifying schools, which includes FANUC Advanced Academic Software and the ARC Bundle, the FANUC ArcTool Student Certificate Program, and the Welding Power Supply Training Program. Together these provide students with a clear pathway to industry-recognized credentials in robotic arc welding.
Career paths supported by the Weld CERT Cart include FANUC Robot Operator, Robotic Welding Technician, Welding Automation Maintenance Technician, and pathways toward AWS Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) certification. The system also serves as a direct pathway to the CSM Connected Smart Manufacturing system for programs that want to build toward a full Industry 4.0 integrated manufacturing line.
System design and practical features
The Weld CERT Cart is designed to work in a real classroom environment without requiring facility modifications. The collapsed cart dimensions of 80 inches long by 33 inches wide by 78 inches tall fit through a standard doorway, and the expanded working configuration opens to 80 inches long by 63 inches wide. Four-point side pickup and transport make it straightforward to reposition within a facility. The fixed work table allows students to load parts directly into fixtures while the robot waits in a safe position, reinforcing the safe work practices students will be expected to follow in industrial settings.
A Swivellink holder for the teach pendant and a customized mounting solution for the FANUC controller and transformer are integrated into the cart design for convenience. The optional built-in Kennedy toolbox provides storage for tooling and accessories.
Why robotic welding training matters now
The welding industry faces a well-documented skills shortage, with hundreds of thousands of welding positions projected to go unfilled over the coming decade. At the same time, manufacturers are rapidly adopting robotic welding to address labor constraints and quality demands, creating strong demand for technicians who understand both welding processes and robotic automation. Workers who can program, operate, and maintain a robotic welding cell are among the most sought-after in manufacturing today.
Programs that add robotic welding to their curriculum are not replacing traditional welding training. They are extending it, giving students the automation skills that make them significantly more employable and better compensated across a broader range of manufacturing environments.
How Klein Educational supports your program
Klein Educational is more than an equipment supplier. We work with CTE directors, college department heads, and workforce administrators from the first conversation through installation and beyond. That includes needs assessment, equipment specification, lab layout planning, and staff training.
As the authorized distributor for APT Manufacturing solutions in the western US, we have direct access to the full Weld CERT Cart system, curriculum, and support infrastructure, which means faster service and deeper product knowledge than you will find anywhere else in the region.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Weld CERT Cart? The Weld CERT Cart is the first robotic welding training device with full FANUC CERT support, developed in partnership with Miller Electric, FANUC, and APT Manufacturing Solutions. It combines a FANUC ARC Mate 50iD/7L industrial welding robot, a Miller Auto-Continuum welding power supply, and comprehensive curriculum into a classroom-ready, collapsible training cell that fits through a standard doorway.
What certifications can students earn with the Weld CERT Cart? Students can pursue FANUC ARC CERT credentials including the ArcTool Student Certificate Program, as well as Miller OpenBook welding credentials. The system also supports pathways toward AWS Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) certification. Qualifying schools can receive FANUC's ARC CERT gift-in-kind package.
What curriculum is included with the Weld CERT Cart? The system ships with FANUC robotics courses covering ArcTool Operation and Programming, WeldPRO, and iRVision 2D, Miller OpenBook courses covering Robotic Arc Welding Fundamentals and Gas Metal Arc Welding, and APT integration courses covering maintenance, troubleshooting, PLC and HMI integration, and safety systems.
Does the Weld CERT Cart fit in a standard classroom? Yes. The cart uses a collapsible design that fits through a standard 36-inch doorway in its collapsed state. Tinted sides protect the classroom environment, though helmet use is required for viewing welding operations.
Who is the Weld CERT Cart designed for? The Weld CERT Cart is designed for high school CTE programs with welding or advanced manufacturing pathways, community colleges, and workforce development programs that want to introduce robotic welding into their curriculum. It is ideal for programs that already teach manual welding and want to extend into automation.
Does Klein Educational help with lab setup and installation? Yes. Klein works with programs from needs assessment through equipment specification, lab layout, installation, and staff training. We guide the entire process so your program is set up correctly from day one.
What states does Klein Educational serve? We serve California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska as the authorized distributor for APT Manufacturing solutions in these seven states.
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