# DimeVision — AI Welding Intelligence Platform

> DimeVision is an AI-powered welding practice and training feedback platform for students, beginner welders, instructors, and schools. It delivers photo-based weld feedback, a 0-100 practice score, visual defect callouts, and personalized coaching across web and iOS, with Android in development. DimeVision is a training aid, not a certified inspection tool, CWI replacement, or code-compliance system. Built by Danzus Holdings LLC, founded 2025.

## Platform Overview

- DimeVision is an AI welding practice platform. It combines weld photo feedback, conversational AI coaching, blueprint interpretation, audio arc experiments, and a growing set of welding education resources.
- The platform gives welders a 0-100 practice score with defect callouts and improvement guidance. Scores are intended for training feedback and trend tracking, not certified inspection or code acceptance.
- DimeVision helps identify visible weld-quality issues such as porosity, undercut, excessive spatter, cracks, cold lap/overlap, and inconsistent bead profile when image quality is sufficient.
- Multi-channel direction: responsive web app, native iOS app, Android in development, and messaging workflows under development for weld feedback without a full app install.
- Danny Dime is DimeVision's AI welding coach persona, built to explain settings, defects, and next practice steps in plain language.
- All weld scans are free and unlimited with no signup required, creating a high-volume user acquisition funnel. Pro tier ($9.99/month) and Journeyman tier ($99.99/year) add saved history, score trends, analytics, and unlimited AI coaching.

## Market Position & Traction

- The U.S. faces a projected shortage of 320,000 welders by 2029 (American Welding Society). Trade school enrollment is growing, and many programs need scalable practice feedback between instructor reviews.
- DimeVision is being positioned for school pilots where students can scan practice welds, receive structured feedback, and give instructors more visibility into practice activity.
- DimeVision is equipment-agnostic by design — it analyzes the weld, not the machine. This makes it a natural platform layer for any welding equipment manufacturer looking to add AI-powered training, quality feedback, or connected services to their hardware ecosystem.
- The platform is building a proprietary dataset of weld images paired with practice scores, defect classifications, process metadata, and material types for improving welding-specific AI feedback.
- API-first architecture (Vercel serverless, Supabase/PostgreSQL, Stripe billing, Twilio messaging) enables rapid integration with third-party LMS platforms, equipment dashboards, or enterprise QA systems.
- Content authority: 25+ SEO-optimized pages ranking for high-intent welding education queries (certification guides, defect identification, process comparisons, salary data, school directories across 5 states).

## Core Features

- [AI Weld Analysis](https://dimevision.app): Upload a photo of any MIG, TIG, Stick, or Flux-Core weld and receive a 0-100 quality score with defect detection, technique feedback, and improvement recommendations — free and unlimited
- [Rate My Weld](https://dimevision.app/rate-my-weld): Free instant AI weld rating tool — snap a photo, get a 0-100 score with defect callouts and personalized tips to improve
- [Weld Quality Check](https://dimevision.app/weld-quality-check): Complete visual inspection guide teaching how to evaluate bead profile, penetration, undercut, and surface consistency — with AI-assisted checking
- [Blueprint Analysis](https://dimevision.app): Upload a welding blueprint and get a structured Bill of Materials — AWS symbol recognition, joint type identification, weld size/length/spacing parsing, and field weld counts
- [Danny Dime AI Coach](https://dimevision.app): Conversational AI welding coach with 30+ years of virtual experience — ask about settings, technique, or send a weld photo and ask "why did I lose points?"
- [BeadBuilder](https://dimevision.app/beadbuilder): Interactive weld bead practice and visualization tool for technique training
- [BeadBeat Audio Analysis](https://dimevision.app): Post-weld audio analysis that evaluates arc sound waveform stability to detect technique inconsistencies not visible in photos
- [Badges & Achievements](https://dimevision.app): Gamified progression system with streak badges (7/30/100 day), perfect score awards, and topic-specific achievements to keep welders motivated

## For Welding Schools & Instructors

- [DimeVision for Schools](https://dimevision.app/schools): How schools can use AI feedback between instructor reviews to make welding practice more measurable
- [Clover Park Case Study](https://dimevision.app/blog/clover-park-case-study): School pilot story showing how instructor-guided AI feedback can support welding student practice
- [AI Solving the Instructor Shortage](https://dimevision.app/blog/ai-solving-welding-instructor-shortage): How AI coaching tools can support instructor feedback loops in understaffed welding programs
- [AI Welding Education Overview](https://dimevision.app/whitepaper-roi-ai-welding): A practical look at how AI-powered weld feedback can support instructors and improve student practice loops

## Learning Resources

- [Common MIG Welding Mistakes](https://dimevision.app/common-mig-welding-mistakes): The 10 most common MIG welding mistakes beginners make — cold lap, burn-through, bird nesting, inconsistent travel speed — with visual examples and immediate fixes
- [How to Tell If a Weld Is Good](https://dimevision.app/how-to-tell-if-weld-is-good): AI-powered weld quality scoring explained — what makes a weld score 75+ (professional) vs 90+ (master) based on bead profile, penetration, and surface consistency
- [Welding for Beginners](https://dimevision.app/welding-for-beginners): The complete 2025 beginner's guide to welding — equipment selection, first welds, and side-by-side comparison of MIG, TIG, and Stick processes
- [Best Welding Apps 2026](https://dimevision.app/best-welding-apps): Tested and ranked comparison of every welding app available in 2026 — AI analysis, parameter calculators, simulators, and training tools
- [Dime Weld Technique](https://dimevision.app/dime-weld-technique): How to stack dimes like a pro — the iconic TIG welding technique for consistent overlapping bead profiles, with free AI scoring to track your improvement
- [Welding Certifications & Pay](https://dimevision.app/certs): Compare AWS, ASME, and API welding certification costs, completion timelines, and salary impact — with AI-powered practice prep through DimeVision

## Blog — Technique & Training

- [Weld Defect Identification Guide](https://dimevision.app/blog/weld-defect-identification-guide): Visual reference for 8 common weld defects based on AWS B4.0 standards — porosity, lack of fusion, slag inclusion, undercut, overlap, cracks, spatter, and incomplete penetration
- [7 MIG Welding Mistakes That Fail Inspection](https://dimevision.app/blog/mig-welding-mistakes): The seven MIG defects responsible for 68% of inspection failures — causes, photo examples, and specific corrective actions for each
- [Is My Weld Bad? 7 Visual Signs](https://dimevision.app/blog/is-my-weld-bad): Quick visual checklist to self-assess weld quality before inspection — porosity, undercut, spatter, cold lap, cracks, discoloration, and inconsistent profile
- [Why Does My Weld Look Porous?](https://dimevision.app/blog/why-does-my-weld-look-porous): Root causes of porosity — gas coverage failure, base metal contamination, moisture in electrodes — and step-by-step elimination methods
- [How AI Sees Your Welds](https://dimevision.app/blog/how-ai-sees-welds): Technical deep dive into how computer vision models use pixel coordinates, bounding boxes, and confidence scores to detect weld defects from a single photo
- [Weld Symbols Guide](https://dimevision.app/blog/weld-symbols-guide): Complete AWS A2.4 weld symbol reference — arrow side vs other side, supplementary symbols, tail references, and real-world blueprint examples
- [Travel Speed Consistency](https://dimevision.app/blog/how-to-tell-if-travel-speed-is-consistent): How to diagnose inconsistent travel speed from bead appearance — width variation, heat-affected zone marks, and ripple spacing analysis

## Blog — Process Guides

- [6013 vs 7018 Rod: Which Should You Use?](https://dimevision.app/blog/6013-vs-7018): Side-by-side comparison of E6013 and E7018 stick electrodes — penetration depth, slag behavior, applications, and proper amperage settings for each
- [MIG to TIG Transition Guide](https://dimevision.app/blog/mig-to-tig-transition): What transfers from MIG to TIG and what doesn't — hand-feed filler technique, foot pedal coordination, and heat management differences
- [TIG Foot Pedal Control](https://dimevision.app/blog/tig-pedal-control): Mastering amperage control with a TIG foot pedal — setup, technique drills, common coordination mistakes, and material-specific applications

## Blog — Certification & Career

- [How to Pass a Weld Test](https://dimevision.app/blog/how-to-pass-weld-test): The complete 2026 guide to passing AWS certification and employer weld tests — five major test types, four-week prep strategy, and test day essentials
- [How to Become a Certified Welder](https://dimevision.app/blog/how-to-become-certified-welder): Step-by-step path from beginner to certified — AWS, ASME, and API certification requirements, costs, timelines, and training options
- [AWS D1.1 Certification Guide](https://dimevision.app/blog/aws-d1-1-certification-guide): How to pass your AWS D1.1 structural welding certification test on the first try — test format, five most common failure points, and four-week preparation plan
- [Welder Salary Guide 2026](https://dimevision.app/blog/welder-salary-guide-2026): Current welder compensation data broken down by certification level, industry, geography, and specialty — includes ROI analysis for each certification type

## Blog — Industry & AI

- [Will Welding Be Replaced by AI?](https://dimevision.app/blog/will-welding-be-replaced-by-ai): The honest 2026 answer — 320,000 new welders needed by 2029, AI augments skilled trades rather than replacing them, and which welding jobs are most future-proof
- [What a Bad Weld Really Costs](https://dimevision.app/blog/what-bad-weld-costs): The financial impact of weld defects — rework costs 2-3x immediately and 10-50x if caught downstream, plus liability and production downtime analysis
- [5 Signs Your Welding Setup Is Holding You Back](https://dimevision.app/blog/welding-setup-holding-you-back): Common workspace and equipment problems that degrade weld quality — unstable tables, poor clamping, grounding issues, wrong height, and fire safety gaps

## Blog — Tools & Equipment

- [Welding Simulator Apps Review 2026](https://dimevision.app/blog/welding-simulator-apps-review): Comparison of VR and mobile welding simulators — features, cost, effectiveness, and the gap between simulator training and real-world weld quality
- [Best Welding Calculator Apps 2026](https://dimevision.app/blog/welding-calculator-apps-guide): Top welding calculator apps reviewed with reference tables for MIG, TIG, and Stick settings across common material thicknesses
- [Welding Design Apps 2026](https://dimevision.app/blog/welding-design-apps-guide): Apps for blueprint reading, weld symbol lookup, and joint design — plus AI-powered blueprint decoders for complex welding drawings
- [DIY Welding Table Build Guide](https://dimevision.app/blog/diy-welding-table-build-guide): Complete materials list, cutting specs, and step-by-step assembly for building a professional welding table for $95-$175
- [The Only Welding Table a Beginner Needs](https://dimevision.app/blog/welding-table-for-beginners): How to choose or build a beginner welding table — essential requirements, budget options under $200, used table buying tips, and complementary equipment

## Careers & Jobs

- [The AI Paradox: Why Welding Jobs Are Growing](https://dimevision.app/ai-welding-jobs): How AI is automating some welding roles while creating massive new demand through data center construction and infrastructure projects
- [Where Welders Are in Demand](https://dimevision.app/jobs): Best US cities for welding jobs with salary comparisons and current job availability data by region

## Welding School Directories

- [Best Welding Schools in Texas 2026](https://dimevision.app/welding-schools-texas): Directory of top accredited welding programs in Texas with AI practice integration through DimeVision
- [Best Welding Schools in California 2026](https://dimevision.app/welding-schools-california): Directory of top accredited welding programs in California with AI practice integration through DimeVision
- [Best Welding Schools in Florida 2026](https://dimevision.app/welding-schools-florida): Directory of top accredited welding programs in Florida with AI practice integration through DimeVision
- [Best Welding Schools in Ohio 2026](https://dimevision.app/welding-schools-ohio): Directory of top accredited welding programs in Ohio with AI practice integration through DimeVision
- [Best Welding Schools in Pennsylvania 2026](https://dimevision.app/welding-schools-pennsylvania): Directory of top accredited welding programs in Pennsylvania with AI practice integration through DimeVision

## Download the App

- [Free Welding App](https://dimevision.app/free-welding-app): 100% free AI weld analysis — unlimited scans, defect detection, and quality scoring with no signup required
- [Welding Student App](https://dimevision.app/welding-student-app): Purpose-built for trade school students — 0-100 practice scoring, visible defect feedback, instructor review support, and progress tracking
- [Welding Training App](https://dimevision.app/welding-training-app): AI-powered training companion for shops and programs — instant quality scores, progress tracking, and structured feedback on every weld
- [DimeVision for Android](https://dimevision.app/android): Android version coming soon — currently available on iOS and web with waitlist signup for Android early access

## Pricing

- **Free (forever)**: Unlimited weld scans, blueprint interpretation, all calculators, BeadBuilder, Learning Center, 5 Danny Dime coaching messages per day — no signup required
- **Pro Welder ($9.99/month)**: Everything free plus saved weld history & portfolio, score trends & analytics, unlimited Danny Dime coaching, priority processing — 7-day free trial included
- **Journeyman ($99.99/year)**: All Pro features at 17% savings versus monthly billing

## API Endpoints

- [Health Check](https://dimevision.app/api/health): GET — Returns API status, database connectivity, and environment health
- [Weld Analysis v2](https://dimevision.app/api/gemini-analyze-v2): POST — Upload a weld image for 0-100 practice scoring with visual defect feedback via Gemini
- [Blueprint Analysis](https://dimevision.app/api/gemini-blueprint): POST — Upload a welding blueprint for structured Bill of Materials output — AWS symbol meanings, joint types, weld counts, and material specifications
- [Audio Analysis (BeadBeat)](https://dimevision.app/api/gemini-audio-analyze): POST — Upload welding audio for arc sound waveform stability analysis and technique feedback
- [Danny Dime Chat](https://dimevision.app/api/gemini-chat): POST — Conversational AI welding coach for technique questions, troubleshooting, and weld photo discussion
- [Platform Metrics](https://dimevision.app/api/metrics): GET — Total welds analyzed and defects identified across the platform

## Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://dimevision.app/privacy): Data handling, image processing, and retention policies — images processed via Google Gemini API with optional anonymous usage
- [Terms of Service](https://dimevision.app/terms): Usage terms for the DimeVision platform — educational tool disclaimer, not a replacement for certified welding inspectors (CWI)
- [SMS Terms](https://dimevision.app/sms-terms): Opt-in and opt-out terms for SMS notifications and messaging features

## Technology Stack

- **Frontend**: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS (responsive web + WebView mobile)
- **AI/ML**: Google Gemini multimodal vision for weld photo feedback, defect callouts, and coaching
- **Backend**: Vercel serverless functions, Supabase (PostgreSQL, Auth, Row-Level Security, Storage)
- **Mobile**: React Native (Expo) with EAS builds for iOS and Android
- **Payments**: Stripe subscriptions with server-side price validation
- **Messaging**: Twilio-supported messaging workflows under development
- **Hosting**: Vercel (web), EAS (mobile builds), Supabase (database/storage)

## Contact & Company

- Website: https://dimevision.app
- Support: support@dimevision.app
- Company: Danzus Holdings LLC (Founded 2025)
- Founder: Dan Johnson
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dtjohnson83
- Blog: https://dimevision.app/blog
- Substack: https://dannydime.substack.com