Turning track, step one

Advanced
Turning I

Unlock the full power of mill-turn with live tooling.

How this course runs

Live Online 6 classes over 2 weeks with an instructor $1,145/seat

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The course

Take your GibbsCAM turning skills to the next level

In the Advanced Turning I course, we explore the full range of capabilities offered by the GibbsCAM turning module. You will learn a variety of machining strategies for simple mill-turn lathes with live tooling to create more efficient operations, reduce cycle times, and extend tool life. Our instructors bring decades of real-world mill-turn experience and are eager to share their expertise with you.

Live instructor on Zoom
Two-way screen sharing
Certificate on completion

Curriculum

What the course covers

Six live classes over two weeks.

Overview of the mill-turn interface
Import solids and define stock
Introduction to solid modeling and extracting geometry from solids
Create high-speed roughing strategies using VoluTurn and Prime Turn
Advanced threading: tapered, variable pitch, scroll threading, thread clipping
Milling using polar and cylindrical interpolation
4-Axis radial milling processes
Transition from mill-turn to double spindle multi-task machines
Eccentric turning
Advanced turning features: notch ramp, peck turn, advanced approach/retract, drill-turn
Define turning tools and holders in GibbsCAM using solids
Lathe drilling: counter rotating live tools
Add cutting data to tools
Advanced coding options

Support

Someone to ask when you get stuck

Learning GibbsCAM is an investment in your skills and productivity. That is why our courses include dedicated technical support from instructors and engineers with decades of real-world manufacturing and GibbsCAM experience, so you get the most from every class.

No commercial license? You can still take this course.

Follow along on your shop's GibbsCAM seat, or get your own with the GibbsCAM Student License, a learning seat that unlocks every advanced module so every toolpath example behaves exactly as shown.

Learning seat, not a production seat: no G-code posting, no commercial file formats. Keys arrive by email after a compliance check, 3 to 4 business days, so order ahead. Full terms and details

$150 per seat, per year Add to cart

How to buy

Live Online with an instructor

Our live online format delivers a true classroom-style experience, with full two-way screen sharing between students and instructors. You can ask questions, get instant feedback, and follow along step by step, all from anywhere, whether you are at the shop or learning from home. Advanced Turning I is taught live only. An On-Demand version is in production.

Sept 15 to 232026

6 classes over 2 weeks, 9am to 12pm Pacific
Sept 15 to 18 and Sept 22 to 23

$1,145 Enroll Closed

Nov 17 to 242026

6 classes over 2 weeks, 9am to 12pm Pacific
Nov 17 to 20 and Nov 23 to 24

$1,145 Enroll Closed

Seats are limited so every student gets time with the instructor. Do not see a date that works? An On-Demand version of Advanced Turning I is in production, and new live dates are added through the year.

Schedule

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Frequently
Asked Questions

What are the computer requirements?
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (with all available Windows updates).
- Intel: Xeon, Core i9 or i7 with four or more cores or AMD: Ryzen or Threadripper.
- 16 GB minimum; 32 GB or more recommended for complex parts, large assemblies, or multitasking with other software (e.g., CAD programs)
- A quality Nvidia with 4+GB of video memory with the latest drivers installed. (e.g., GeForce RTX series or Quadro P4000/P5000).
- 2 GB of available hard drive space (for virtual memory usage and temporary file storage).
Are there prerequisites for this course?

We recommend starting with the GibbsCAM Essentials class before progressing to Turning I. However, depending on your experience with GibbsCAM, you may already have the foundational knowledge required for success. If you find this course too advanced, consider revisiting the GibbsCAM Essentials class to build the programming skills essential for this course.

Please reach out to us at support@cognus.institute for help finding the right class for you.
Do I need a GibbsCAM license?

No commercial GibbsCAM license is required to take this course. If your shop already runs GibbsCAM you can follow along on that seat. If you do not have access to one, the GibbsCAM Student License gives you a learning seat of your own for $150 per year.
What is the cancellation policy?
- Any cancellations or re-scheduling must be made a MINIMUM of 10 working days prior to the course start date in order to acquire full refunds.
- If cancellation is made within 5 to 10 working days of the course start date, there will be a 50% refund available.
- If cancellation is made within 5 working days of the course start date, there will be no refund.
- Cognus Institute reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule courses for any reason. If courses are cancelled, Cognus Institute will provide full refunds.

Where to next

Discover our other GibbsCAM training courses

Advanced Turning I is where the turning track begins.

Live Online, 6 classes over 2 weeks