The VRTEX 360 Compact by Lincoln Electric is a portable virtual reality welding simulator for mobile use in multiple environments. Students may select gas type, process, gas flow, amperage/voltage, and wire-feed speed in the system, which offers realistic puddle and welding sounds. The simulator also provides demos of successful welds, simulates sparks, slag, grinding, and weld cooling, and tracks key parameters like travel speed, distance, and position. The virtual bend test provides results instantly and reveals what causes a weld to pass or fail.