Advanced Concepts – Live Online
Each course consists of 8 morning classes, Tuesday through Friday for two weeks.
Description
Upcoming GibbsCAM Training: Online Using Zoom
We show how to harness the power of GibbsCAM to make part programs easier and faster. We have adopted Zoom in place of classroom training as it has no travel requirements and we can provide a high level of instruction. As a channel partner for more than twenty years WestCAM has provided training for thousands of clients. Showing how to generate productive machining strategies while adopting best practice skills is what our training is all about.
We believe that live online training is the best approach. Proven curriculum will be presented by two exceptional instructors. One will be leading the class while the other will be checking with participants to address everyone’s questions and keep the class on track. The Zoom environment allows students to ask questions which will be addressed quickly and clearly. When the content starts to get complex is when this platform really shines. 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. Even modest productivity gains in programming time and machining time will provide a reasonably quick ROI. The benefits will continue on well after the course has paid for itself.
Pre-requisites
This course will explore Gibbs 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.
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.com to setup a time for a call.
Computers
Hardware
- A computer with two monitors is recommended (One to be used for the GibbsCAM application, the other to display the instructors screen).
- Speakers or headphones will be required for listening. Headsets seem to work well.
- A microphone or normal phone will be required for audio.
- A High-speed Internet Connection
Hardware requirements for running GibbsCAM
- Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (with all available Windows updates)
- Intel Pentium Core i5/i7
- 8GB RAM
- A quality Nvidia or AMD (ATI) 3D accelerated video card with the latest drivers installed
- 1GB of available hard drive space (for virtual memory usage and temporary file storage)
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 | |
| • 3DSolids | |
| Solid Modelling | |
| 3D/Advanced 3D Machining | |
| Plunge Roughing | |
| • Surfaces | |
| Surface Creation/Modification | |
| Healing | |
| • New Stuff in GibbsCAM 13 | |
| 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 | |
Date/Time
Location
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Advanced Concepts
January 19 - 29, 2021
| Date | Pacific Time | |
| Jan 19, | Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Jan 20, | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Jan 21, | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Jan 22, | Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Jan 26, | Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Jan 27, | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Jan 28, | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Jan 29, | Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
$ 995
Date/Time
Location
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Advanced Concepts
March 16 - 26, 2021
| Date | Pacific Time | |
| Mar 16, | Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Mar 17, | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Mar 18, | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Mar 19, | Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Mar 23, | Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Mar 24, | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Mar 25, | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Mar 26, | Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
$ 995
FAQ’s
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 link:
http://courses.cognus.co/courses/introduction-to-milling-tutorial
For higher-level course material, the Cognus Premium Package covers a wide range of topics and is available at the following link:
http://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 Zoom.
Will WestCAM Offer 5-Axis Courses?
We are planning to offer a 5-Axis course in July. All students will have to be up to a certain level in order to take this course. The pre-requisite will be the completion of the Advanced Concepts course as described above. We are paying a lot of attention to preparing this course and we will let everyone know more about it soon.
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.
http://courses.cognus.co/courses/introduction-to-milling-tutorial
Let us know if you need a temp 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 setup a time for a call.
c. GibbsCAM 5-Axis – (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 setup a time for a call.
Note: this course has not been scheduled yet.
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