GibbsCAM Advanced Concepts Training – WestCAM Solutions Inc

Advanced Concepts – Live Online

Each course consists of 8 morning classes, Tuesday through Friday for two weeks.

Description

We show how to harness the power of GibbsCAM. Showing how to generate productive machining strategies while adopting best practice skills is what our training is all about. Proven curriculum will be presented by exceptional instructors. The live online environment allows students to ask questions which will be addressed quickly and clearly. With no travel requirements participants can literally be anywhere, at work or perhaps in the comfort of their own home. Temporary GibbsCAM licenses will be provided at no extra cost. CAM training is known to be a great investment. The benefits will begin immediately and continue well after the course has paid for itself.

Pre-requisites

This course will explore GibbsCAM powerful capabilities for working with solid models, such as SolidWorks parts. Also includes coordinate system control for use in positional 4th and 5th axis machining. The GibbsCAM Essentials Course or experience and knowledge of basic GibbsCAM is required.

Computers

Recommended hardware:

2 monitors are recommended. One to run GibbsCAM, the other to display the instructor’s screen.
Note: the system we use does not have a dial-in option. Speakers and a microphone or headphones with microphone will be required.
High-speed Internet Connection.
Windows 10 or 11 (with all available Windows updates).
Intel: Core i9, or i7 with four or more cores or AMD: Ryzen or Threadripper.
16GB RAM
A quality Nvidia or AMD (ATI) 3D accelerated video card with 2+ GB of video memory with the latest drivers installed.
Send setup related questions to billy@westcam.com.

Software
A 30-day GibbsCAM timed license will be provided.

Topics Covered Include

Advanced Coordinate Systems
2.5D Solids
- Solid Modelling
- 2.5D Machining
- Millturn solid/MTM Setup
- Feature manager
- Hole Manager
- Solids Plugins
3D Solids
- Solid Modelling
- 3D/Advanced 3D Machining
- Plunge Roughing
Surfaces
- Surface Creation/Modification
- Healing
New Stuff in the latest GibbsCAM
- 3D Deburring
- Geodesic Machining
- Improvements to 5 Axis
Customize GibbsCAM Interface
VoluMill Solids
Tool Libraries
Macros
Machine Simulation
Introduction to 5 Axis Machining
- 4 Axis Off Center Machining
Facet Bodies/STL Files
Custom Stock

Advanced Concepts

June 3 – 13, 2025

June

3 hours in length each day

10:00AM – 1:00PM Mountain Time
9:00AM – 12:00PM Pacific Time

$1,245

Advanced Concepts

August 26 – September 5, 2025

3 hours in length each day

10:00AM – 1:00PM Mountain Time
9:00AM – 12:00PM Pacific Time

$ 1,245

Is The Training Described Above Video Training?

No, the training described above is on-line training with live instructors. It is not video training such as Cognus. It is much closer to classroom training.

Can You Provide More Information About Cognus Video Training?

Cognus on-line video training is an excellent supplement to our courses. We recommend all GibbsCAM beginner users to take the free course which can be found at the following https://courses.cognus.co/courses/production-milling-turning.

For higher-level course material, the Cognus Premium Package covers a wide range of topics and is available at the following https://courses.cognus.co/courses/cognus-premium-subscription-package. Pricing for the Premium Package has been reduced temporarily from $495 to $295.

We have found that the more complex the material is, the better suited it is to live training. That is the reason we are offering the live online courses using Discord.

Are There Pre-Requisites for the Courses?

A. GibbsCAM Essentials – (Introductory Course)
There are no pre-requisites. The Production Milling for GibbsCAM FREE Cognus course is recommended. Let us know if you need a temporary seat of GibbsCAM to use while you take this video training course.

B. GibbsCAM Advanced Concepts – (Advanced Course)
Pre-requisite – The GibbsCAM Essentials Course or experience and knowledge of basic GibbsCAM. If the Essentials course was not taken before by the participant, then equivalency can quickly be determined during a short call with an instructor. Send an email to chuck@westcam.co to set up a time for a call.

C. GibbsCAM 4&5-Axis Machining – (Multi-Axis High Level Course)
Pre-requisite – GibbsCAM Advanced Concepts Course or experience and knowledge of Advanced GibbsCAM. If the Advanced Concepts course was not taken before by the participant, then equivalency can be determined during a call with an instructor. Send an email to chuck@westcam.co to set up a time for a call.

What is the cancellation policy?

A. Customers making cancellations ten business days or more in advance of the start date will be given a choice to either have a credit on file with WestCAM for a future course or be reimbursed. If reimbursement is chosen, WestCAM will send a check for the full amount within ten business days.

B. Cancellations which are made six to ten business days prior to the course start date will receive 50% reimbursement.

C. Cancellations which are made zero to five business days prior to the course start date will not receive reimbursement