Intermediate
Turning

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Mill-Turn with Live Tooling
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Take your GibbsCAM turning skills to the next level.

In the Intermediate Turning course, we explore the full range of capabilities offered by the GibbsCAM turning module. You’ll 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.

Intermediate Turning Topics Include:

  • 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-turns 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

Meet Your Instructor:
Stephen Cunningham

With over 35 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and 29 years as a seasoned GibbsCAM user, Stephen is passionate about sharing his expertise. He strives to make learning both enjoyable and accessible for all users.

Expert Support

Learning GibbsCAM is an investment in your skills and productivity. That’s 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.

How to Buy


Live, Online Training:

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’re at the shop or learning from home.

Live, Online Class

Jan 27 - Feb 4, 2026

$1,145

  • 6 classes over 2 weeks
  • Jan 27-30 & Feb 3-4
  • 9am-12pm Pacific Time
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Frequently
Asked Questions

  • What are the computer requirements?

    • 2 monitors are recommended. One to run GibbsCAM, the other to display the instructor’s screen.
    • Note: the system we use does not have a dial-in option. Speakers and a microphone or headphones with a microphone will be required.
    • High-speed Internet Connection.
    • Windows 10 or 11 (with all available Windows updates).
    • Intel: Core i9, or i7 with four or more cores or AMD: Ryzen or Threadripper.
    • 16GB RAM
    • A quality Nvidia or AMD (ATI) 3D accelerated video card with 2+ GB of video memory with the latest drivers installed.

  • Are there prerequisites for this course?

    We recommend starting with the GibbsCAM Essentials class before progressing to Intermediate Turning. 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?

    A 30-day GibbsCAM timed license will be provided.

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