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Description:

Whether you're learning to weld, teaching students, qualifying welding procedures, or refining your welding technique, EPIC QT™ 304 Stainless Steel Welding Practice Coupons provide a consistent, high-quality practice surface manufactured to professional standards.

Each coupon is precision sheared from premium #4 brushed Type 304 stainless steel to provide accurate dimensions and consistent material thickness. Unlike random scrap material, every coupon is manufactured from new production-grade stainless steel, allowing for repeatable welding exercises and predictable results.

Each pack contains 24 welding coupons and is ideal for welding schools, vocational training centers, technical colleges, apprentices, fabrication shops, instructors, professional welders, hobbyists, and manufacturing facilities.

Material Specifications

Property	Specification
Material	Type 304 Stainless Steel
Finish	#4 Brushed Finish
Manufacturing Process	Precision Sheared
Edge Condition	As-Sheared (Not Deburred)
Flatness	Commercial Sheet Flatness
Intended Use	Welding Practice & Training
Pack Quantity	24 Pieces

Available Thicknesses

Our welding coupons are available in the industry's most commonly used stainless steel gauges, allowing welders to develop proper heat control and welding techniques across a wide range of material thicknesses.

Gauge	Thickness
20 Gauge	0.036" (0.91 mm)
18 Gauge	0.048" (1.22 mm)
16 Gauge	0.060" (1.52 mm)
14 Gauge	0.075" (1.90 mm)
12 Gauge	0.105" (2.67 mm)
11 Gauge	0.120" (3.05 mm)
3/16" Plate	0.1875" (4.76 mm)

Available Coupon Sizes

EPIC QT offers one of the industry's largest selections of standard welding coupon sizes.

Coupon Size	Typical Applications
2" × 2"	Arc starts, tack welds, puddle control
2" × 4"	Beginner practice, lap joints, short bead practice
2" × 6"	Stringer beads, heat control, stitch welding
2" × 8"	Long bead consistency, travel speed practice
3" × 3"	Fillet welds, T-joints, outside corners
3" × 5"	General-purpose practice, classroom training, multiple weld passes
4" × 4"	Multi-pass welds, groove preparation, joint practice
4" × 6"	Procedure development, groove welds, advanced training
4" × 7"	Certification-style practice, bend test preparation
4" × 8"	Structural practice, weave beads, qualification preparation

Common Welding Applications

These practice coupons are suitable for developing and improving virtually every common welding technique.

Flat Bead Practice

Develop consistent:

Arc starts and stops
Travel speed
Heat control
Bead profile
Puddle control
Tie-ins

Butt Joints

Ideal for practicing:

Square butt joints
Root gap setup
Full penetration welds
Groove welds
Multi-pass welding

Lap Joints

Improve:

Fusion control
Edge wetting
Heat distribution
Distortion control

T-Joints

Perfect for practicing:

Fillet welds
Horizontal fillets
Vertical fillets
Multi-pass fillets

Corner Joints

Develop techniques for:

Inside corners
Outside corners
Sheet metal fabrication
Box fabrication

Welding Positions

Suitable for practicing:

Flat (1G / 1F)
Horizontal (2G / 2F)
Vertical (3G / 3F)
Overhead (4G / 4F)

(Depending on fixturing.)

Compatible Welding Processes

Suitable for use with:

TIG (GTAW)
MIG (GMAW)
Stick (SMAW)
Flux-Core (FCAW)
Pulse MIG

Ideal For

These welding coupons are commonly used by:

Welding schools
Technical colleges
Trade schools
Apprenticeship programs
Fabrication shops
Manufacturing facilities
Maintenance departments
Professional welders
Welding instructors
Students
Hobbyists
Home fabricators

Why Choose Precision Sheared Welding Coupons?

Consistent practice materials help welders build repeatable skills and improve welding technique more effectively than using random scrap material.

Benefits include:

Consistent material thickness
Accurate dimensions
Predictable heat input
Repeatable welding exercises
Progressive skill development
Professional appearance
Easy storage and organization
Manufactured from new Type 304 stainless steel

Typical Uses by Coupon Size

Size	Best Use
2" × 2"	Arc striking, tack welds, puddle control
2" × 4"	Beginner exercises, lap joints
2" × 6"	Straight beads, stitch welding
2" × 8"	Continuous bead practice
3" × 3"	Fillet welds, T-joints
3" × 5"	General classroom and shop training
4" × 4"	Multi-pass practice
4" × 6"	Groove weld preparation
4" × 7"	Certification-style practice
4" × 8"	Advanced training and structural welding practice

EPIC QT Quality Commitment

At EPIC QT, we understand that quality training begins with quality materials. Every welding coupon is manufactured from premium Type 304 stainless steel and inspected for dimensional accuracy before shipment to ensure consistent size and material quality.

Whether you're laying your first bead or preparing for professional certification, EPIC QT welding practice coupons provide the consistency, accuracy, and reliability needed to help develop confidence and improve welding skills.