Level up your programming skills
GibbsCAM Advanced Concepts
Take a deeper dive into the powerful capabilities of GibbsCAM, including working with solid models and coordinate system control.
Take your GibbsCAM skills to the next level
Advanced concepts takes you beyond the basics with lessons on advanced coordinate systems and solids-based programming. This class drills into the GibbsCAM menus and taps into powerful features that few users know how to use. Our instructor guides you through hard-to-find information, including lessons on creating macros and how to use Machine Simulation for complete confidence in every program.
With 14 hours of instruction led by experienced instructors, our proven curriculum is designed to ensure a practical, hands-on learning experience.
Advanced Concepts Topics Include:
- Specialty Toolpath Strategies
- 3D Deburring
- Geodesic Machining
- 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 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
Take a look inside!
Check out the introduction module from the Advanced Concepts course! Designed to take your GibbsCAM skills to the next level, this course explores advanced features such as solid modeling, coordinate system control, and VoluMill, providing a deeper understanding of GibbsCAM’s capabilities.
Meet Your Instructor: Derek Frith
Derek is passionate about helping students harness the power of GibbsCAM and unlock its full potential. With over 17 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and an experienced CNC programmer, he thrives on teaching students how to tackle and successfully program the challenging parts they’ve struggled with, enabling them to take their programming skills to the next level.
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 Advanced Concepts
$595/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 Advanced Concepts 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 $595 value!
April 15 – 25, 2025
$1,245
- 8 classes over 2 weeks
- Tuesday-Friday
- 9am-12pm Pacific Time
- PLUS
- 365 Day Access to Matching
- On-demand Class ($595 value!)
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June 3 – 13, 2025
$1,245
- 8 classes over 2 weeks
- Tuesday-Friday
- 9am-12pm Pacific Time
- PLUS
- 365 Day Access to Matching
- On-demand Class ($595 value!)
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