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4 & 5-Axis Machining
This unique advanced course gives you the skills to tackle complex part programming.
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
You’ve got options! You can purchase the on-demand Essentials class alone or bundled with the Advanced Concepts class for the ultimate GibbsCAM foundational training. We also offer the live online class (see schedule), for a live, instructor-led experience. All live, online classes include access to the on-demand class as well, to allow you to revisit the material and sharpen your skills at any time in the future. An incredible value!
On-Demand (Video) Training Options:
The most comprehensive video GibbsCAM training course available! We’ve taken our proven training curriculum, perfected over many years, and recorded it just for you. 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.
Individual Course
Bundles with 4&5 Axis Machining
$995/year
- Short 10-minute lessons
- Expert instructors
- Periodic quizzes
- Experienced technical support
- 12-month 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 Options:
365 Day Access to 4&5 Axis Machining On-Demand Included!
Our live online class covers the exact same material as our on-demand class but provides a fully live, interactive, instructor-led experience you can take from anywhere! Simply log in on the scheduled date and time, and we take care of the rest.
With full two-way screen sharing, you can view the instructor’s screen while they can also see yours, ensuring personalized guidance. Ask questions, get instant feedback, and receive the support you need—just like in a traditional classroom setting.
As a bonus, you’ll also get 365 day access to the matching on-demand video course—perfect for reinforcing your skills long after the live class ends! That’s a $995 value!
July 8 – 18, 2025
$1,545
- 8 classes over 2 weeks
- Tuesday-Friday
- 9am-12pm Pacific Time
- PLUS
- 365 Day Access to Matching
- On-demand Class ($995 value!)
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