4 & 5-Axis Machining
The 4 & 5-Axis Machining Course is designed to expand your programming skills for complex machining. This specialized course equips you with the knowledge and techniques essential for both 4-axis and full simultaneous 5-axis toolpath strategies.
This unique course provides a one-of-a-kind curriculum that unlocks the skills, techniques, and strategies to tackle the most complex programming jobs. By the end of this course, you’ll possess a powerful skill set for programming and machining complex parts with confidence.
Complex topics are divided into clear, easily digestible lessons, reinforced with periodic quizzes to ensure concept mastery. With guidance from experienced instructors and a proven curriculum, hundreds of students have successfully gained expertise in this challenging area of CNC programming.
4 & 5-Axis Machining Topics Include:
- Understand the Surface strategies for full 5 axis simultaneous machining.
- Lock one or two rotary axis for effective 3 or 4 axis machining.
- Master the Tool Axis Control tab to add lead/tilt angles on the tool for better material removal.
- Add Gouge checking to your strategies to adjust the toolpath to avoid collisions.
- Understand the Links tab for controlling important components of the toolpath.
- Program 5 axis toolpaths using tapered barrel/conical tools.
- Drill holes at multiple angles easily using 5AS drilling and the Hole Manager.
- Use 4AS roughing strategies. Compare it with Rotary Rough and VoluMill wireframe.
- Side mill features using Swarf milling.
- Simplify edge breaking using the 5-axis deburring strategy. It works well in 3 and 4 axis too.
- Use Multi-axis Machining to rough with Adaptive machining ability.
- Rough and finish a port feature using the Porting strategy.
- Create toolpaths using Geodesic Machining, Triangle Mesh, Wireframe and others.
- Control the feedrates within an operation in the Utility tab using feed zones.
- Optimize machining tolerances to create precise and efficient toolpaths.
- Use the GeoEdit tools for editing bspline geometry.
- Use Surface and Solid modelling to modify models for easier machining.
Take a look inside!
Check out the introduction from the GibbsCAM 4 & 5-Axis Machining course! This advanced course delves into complex machining strategies, including full 5-axis simultaneous machining, tool axis control, and multi-axis drilling. Led by experienced instructors, the curriculum offers practical, hands-on learning that will give you the skills to tackle complex jobs.
Meet Your Instructor: Brian Slonski
As the instructor for the more advanced training class, Brian enjoys helping students solve challenging problems and introducing them to powerful new features. He equips students with the skills they need to tackle advanced programming challenges and get parts out the door.
Expert Support
Learning a powerful CAM system like GibbsCAM is an investment in your skills and productivity. But great training goes beyond just lessons—it’s about having expert support when you need it. That’s why our courses include dedicated technical support to help you overcome challenges and get the most out of your learning experience. Our instructors and support engineers bring decades of hands-on experience in both manufacturing and GibbsCAM. They’ve been in your shoes and are here to help.
How to Buy
All our classes are offered in two convenient formats: On-Demand (video) and Live Online, so that you can pick the training experience that’s right for you.
On-Demand (Video) Training Options:
The most comprehensive video GibbsCAM training course available! Designed to ensure a practical, hands-on learning experience, our on-demand classes feature short, 10-minute lessons that give you the flexibility to learn on your schedule and at your own pace. When you purchase the 4&5 Axis Machining class, you have access to 23 hours of training through 142 high-quality videos. Purchase the class individually or bundle multiple classes for the best value in GibbsCAM training.
Individual Course
Bundles with 4&5 Axis Machining
$995/year
- Short 10-minute lessons
- Expert instructors
- Periodic quizzes
- Experienced technical support
- 365-day access
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$1,395/year
- Includes:
- Advanced Concepts $595
- 4&5 Axis Machining $995
- Experienced technical support
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$1,595/year
- Includes:
- GibbsCAM Essentials $495
- Advanced Concepts $595
- 4 & 5-Axis Machining $995
- Experienced technical support
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Live, Online Training:
Get the full classroom experience from anywhere! Our Live Online classes cover the exact same material as our On-Demand courses, but with the added benefit of live, instructor-led interaction. Just log in at the scheduled date and time and we’ll handle the rest. With two-way screen sharing, you’ll see the instructor’s screen in real time, and they can view yours for hands-on, personalized guidance. Ask questions, get immediate answers, and enjoy the support of a fully interactive learning environment.
Included with Every Live Online Class:
For additional support, you’ll have access to the matching On-Demand course starting one week before your class until one week after it ends.
Want extended access?
Upgrade to a full year of the On-Demand version for 50% off—so you can refresh your skills long after the class ends. (That’s a $497.50 value!)
July 8 – 18, 2025
$1,545
- 8 classes over 2 weeks
- Tuesday-Friday
- 9am-12pm Pacific Time
- PLUS
- 50% off matching
- On-Demand class ($500 value!)
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Dec 9 – 19, 2025
$1,545
- 8 classes over 2 weeks
- Tuesday-Friday
- 9am-12pm Pacific Time
- PLUS
- 50% off matching
- On-Demand class ($500 value!)
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