LiveArc™ Augmented and Live Welding System
The bridge between simulation and live welding.
Miller LiveArc™ combines augmented guidance with live arc practice in MIG and Stick welding, giving students the tools to refine technique, build confidence, and prepare for industry success.
Refine skills with real welding.
The Miller LiveArc™ is an advanced welding training solution that combines augmented guidance with live arc welding, giving students both simulation-based instruction and hands-on practice. With its SmartGun® MIG gun and SmartStinger® Stick electrode holder, LiveArc provides real-time feedback on angles, aim, and contact tip-to-work distance (CTWD) as learners practice actual welds.
Designed for intermediate to advanced students, LiveArc bridges the gap between classroom learning and workforce-ready performance. Instructors can assign exercises, track results, and reduce consumable costs while still delivering authentic training. Integrated with Miller OpenBook™, LiveArc connects theory, guided simulation, and live practice in one system.
Features:
- Combines augmented feedback with live GMAW, FCAW-G, and SMAW welding
- SmartGun® provides tactile vibration and on-screen feedback to guide technique
- SmartStinger® extends capabilities to Stick welding
- 21.5″ HD touchscreen monitor for assignments, scoring, and post-weld feedback
- Real-time scoring and playback reinforce skill development
- Preloaded Miller assignments, plus customizable instructor-created lessons
- Reduces costs by improving first-pass quality and minimizing wasted materials
- Compatible with Miller power sources; durable ArcStation® base with storage and mobility
Welding Process Mastery
Develop advanced skills in GMAW (MIG), FCAW-G, and SMAW (Stick) welding.
Welding Parameters & Technique
Understand and apply travel angle, work angle, aim, CTWD, and travel speed for high-quality welds.
Assignment-Based Learning
Complete structured groove and fillet weld projects with customizable instructor criteria.
Miller OpenBook™ Integration
• Preloaded with Miller-designed groove and fillet assignments
• Supports SMAW upgrade module for expanded curriculum
• Instructors can configure assignments, parameters, and scoring criteria
• Tracks student progress with detailed history, statistics, and downloadable reports
LiveArc™ Product Details
- Processes: MIG (GMAW-S, GMAW-P), Flux-Cored (FCAW-G), Stick (SMAW)
- Welding Positions: 2F–4F; 1G–4G
- Joints: Lap, T-joint, butt joint (square groove), single V-groove, single-bevel groove
- Input Power: 120 V, 60 Hz
- Rated Output:
– SmartGun®: 400 A at 60% duty cycle (GMAW)
– SmartStinger®: 250 A at 60% duty cycle (SMAW) - Electrode Capacity:
– SmartGun®: up to 5/64 in. (2.0 mm)
– SmartStinger®: up to 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) - Computer: Intel® Core i7, 128 GB SSD, fanless cooling, HDMI port for secondary display
- Monitor: 21.5 in. HD LCD touchscreen, glove-friendly
- Base: ArcStation® with reversible ½ in. steel tabletop, drawers, clamps, and casters
- Dimensions: 77.5 in. H x 46 in. W x 31 in. D (1,969 x 1,168 x 787 mm)
- Weight: 527 lb (239 kg)
Comprehensive Training Solutions for Welding Education
For 100 years, the welding industry has trusted the power of blue. Why? Because Miller designs and builds equipment used every day in industry, they understand the skills students need and the quality required to prepare the next generation of welders. With advanced augmented reality training systems and curriculum, Miller helps instructors deliver education that connects directly to the demands of the workforce.
Augmented Reality Welding
Industry Standard Welding Equipment
Curriculum
Alignment to AWE Sense Standards
Miller OpenBook™
Free for instructors, Miller OpenBook™ is a web-based learning management system designed for welding education. Instructors can easily build courses, assign quizzes, and track student progress through preloaded or custom content.
With modules covering welding basics to advanced topics, OpenBook™ aligns with AWS SENSE standards and integrates with Miller training systems.
See welding training tools in action
See how Miller’s training solutions fit every level of instruction and classroom environment, giving you the tools to train the next generation of welders.
Welding training for every level
The Miller’s lineup of training solutions supports every stage of the learning journey. From career exploration to advanced skill development, you can prepare students for successful careers as welders.
Introduction to Welding
MobileArc is designed for career exploration and introductory welding training, making it perfect for outreach events or middle and high school programs. Students gain hands-on experience with safe, simulation-based welding that builds confidence and foundational skills before ever striking an arc.
Intermediate Welding
AugmentedArc blends augmented reality with realistic welding equipment to provide a deeper training experience. Students develop intermediate skills by practicing techniques like MIG and TIG, positions, and processes in a safe, cost-effective environment that mirrors live welding without consuming materials.
Advanced Welding
LiveArc takes students beyond simulation into real welding, combining augmented guidance with live arc training. This expert-level system helps learners refine technique, improve accuracy, and build the confidence required for industry-ready performance.
Robotic Welding
Welding meets automation by combining Miller welding systems with FANUC robotics. Students learn to operate, program, and integrate robotic weld cells, equipping them with the advanced skills in automation and welding that today’s employers demand.
Planning your Welding Classroom
Start students with simulation-based training to build confidence and muscle memory in a safe environment. Using augmented and virtual systems, they can practice fundamentals and refine techniques before stepping into the live welding lab. Once those skills are developed, transition them into the welding booths, where safety, efficiency, and confidence translate into workforce-ready performance.
